Days Update Monday, March 18, 2024

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At home, Eric tells Sloan that he thinks he got Jude to sleep. Sloan comments that he said that 10 minutes ago. Eric responds that if he wakes up again, he’ll take him over to John and Marlena’s and put Brady to work as the Godfather. Sloan thought he hadn’t asked Brady to be Godfather yet. Eric confirms he hasn’t, but thinks now might be a good time to do so. Sloan knows how tradition is so important to the Bradys, so she asks what Eric thinks about moving the Christening reception back to the Brady Pub where it was originally to be held. Eric says they already talked about this but Sloan says she had time to think and worried that Roman might feel slighted if he’s not able to give his grandson the reception. Eric points out that Nicole is really excited about hosting it at the DiMera Mansion. Eric assures that Roman will understand. Sloan questions if he won’t be hurt. Eric asks if this is about keeping the celebration in the family or keeping Nicole out of it?

John goes home and tells Steve and Marlena that he can’t believe that Steve told Marlena that he killed Konstantin’s daughter. John questions Steve knowing all these years, but when he asked him, he lied to his face and went behind his back to tell his wife. John asks Steve if he was ever going to tell him.

Harris goes to see Ava, who questions him not following bed rest and asks where he was as he had her worried. Harris responds that he just had some things to take care of.

Stefan emerges from the tunnels of the DiMera Mansion to the living room and asks EJ what’s going on. EJ informs him that Harris was just there asking for him. Stefan asks what he said. EJ says since Stefan failed to neutralize Clyde, who just escaped from prison, he safely infers that Stefan is no longer of any use to Harris. EJ adds that Harris also told him that Stefan shot him in cold blood and he demanded justice be served for his attempted murder. Stefan asks if EJ is still going to help him out, reminding him that they made a deal. EJ tells him not to worry since he can’t wait to get rid of him, so he is going to help him. EJ declares that tonight will be Stefan’s last night as a DiMera and tells him to make the most of it. EJ hands Stefan a drink and toasts to that, calling it exciting.

Sloan argues that Eric already knows how she feels about Nicole and doesn’t understand why Eric told Nicole that she could throw the Christening party for a child she stole. Eric argues that Nicole was out of her mind and has apologized which they accepted. Eric adds that Holly is like a daughter to him and thinks of Jude as a brother, so he thinks it’s important for her to feel like a part of this. Sloan questions if this is about Holly or Nicole. They are interrupted by a knock at the door as Brady arrives. Brady hopes he’s not interrupting. Sloan says she was just leaving, tells Eric to have a good night and storms out.

John calls it ironic that after all these years, Konstantin of all people is the one who finally told him the truth. Marlena explains that Steve was afraid how John would react to the truth. John states that he took the life of an innocent young woman and asks how he’s supposed to react to that. Steve argues that it might not be the whole truth as Konstantin doesn’t know any more than they do. John argues that this woman was a real person and somebody’s daughter, but he killed her.

Ava asks Harris what he had to take care of and if everything is alright. Harris asks when she last saw or spoke with Stefan. Ava says she doesn’t know as she’s been so focused on Tripp. Ava guesses it was a few days ago when Harris woke up at the hospital and asks why. Harris says he wanted to have a chat with him about Clyde, but Stefan is nowhere to be found.

EJ informs Stefan that he is all set to depart and he has arranged him a flight tomorrow morning with a new passport, so he will assume his new identity and be on his way. Stefan didn’t think it would move so fast. EJ reminds him that Clyde wanted him to off Harris while Harris wanted him to take out Clyde and since he failed both, his only options are prison, death, or North Korea. Stefan asks if that’s a joke. EJ says he’s dead serious as he told Stefan that he would get him to a country that doesn’t have a treaty with the US, he just didn’t say which one. Stefan calls that nuts and argues that EJ said he would help him, not send him to a warzone. EJ asks if he would prefer Afghanistan or Siberia.

Ava tells Harris that it is odd that she hasn’t heard from Stefan and asks if Harris thinks he had something to do with Clyde’s escape. Harris talks about Clyde putting the screws to Stefan by threatening Gabi and that Stefan is crazy about her. Harris thinks Ava might even be surprised by the lengths Stefan would go to protect Gabi.

Stefan argues with EJ that this is not what they agreed to. EJ disagrees. Stefan asks how he’s supposed to navigate these places when he doesn’t speak Russian or Korean. Stefan complains that he lost four years of his life thanks to EJ. EJ says if Stefan doesn’t want to be sent to a safer location, he’s free to do that. Stefan argues that he’s trusting EJ with his life. EJ remarks that Stefano always said starting over builds character.

Sloan walks through the town square and finds Leo passed out at a table, so she wakes him up. Sloan asks if he partied too hard on St. Patrick’s Day. Leo complains about her talking too loud and her perfume. Leo thinks Roman was trying to do him in last night with whiskey and green beer. Sloan suggests he not go drinking on her dime. Leo responds that it’s his dime now and suggests she show more consideration for someone feeling weakness. Leo adds that if Sloan did less drinking herself, his weekly allowance wouldn’t be due so quickly.

Brady asks Eric if he’s sure it’s a good time since Sloan didn’t seem too thrilled. Eric says she’s just exhausted as it took awhile to get Jude down and he didn’t sleep well last night. Eric talks about the Christening being the day after tomorrow. Brady assures that he wouldn’t miss it. Eric then asks Brady to do them the honor of being Jude’s Godfather. Brady says he’s honored to be asked but says no, he can’t do that.

Marlena tells John not to torture himself, insisting that he’s a wonderful man. John calls himself a killing machine and declares that he can’t live with himself anymore. John announces he’s going to turn himself in to the authorities.

Ava asks Harris why Stefan would help Clyde when he despises him. Harris repeats that he’s crazy about his wife. Harris suggests Ava reach out to Stefan. Ava says she has called and texted but he never responded. Ava tells Harris that he can’t be running all over town like an action hero. Ava decides she’s taking Harris to bed, no arguments.

EJ suggests Stefan take only a few changes of clothes and a toothbrush but nothing more. Stefan jokes about packing all his belongings. Stefan says he would at least like to say goodbye to his wife before he goes. EJ says sure if he would like to say goodbye to his life as well. EJ reminds Stefan of the power Clyde’s network wields at prison and warns that he’ll be taken out if he steps foot there. EJ tells Stefan that he’ll gladly put the knife through Gabi’s heart on his behalf. Stefan calls him a sadistic son of a bitch. EJ warns him about the name calling since Stefan’s life is in his hands. Stefan asks what he will tell Gabi. EJ says he will tell her that Stefan went to start his happily ever after without her and he’s sure she will do the same at her earliest opportunity, unless she already has. Stefan asks EJ to tell Gabi that he loves her. Stefan says he doesn’t care about anything else but that. EJ says no and then tells Stefan that a car will meet him at the end of the tunnel before dawn. EJ hopes Stefan isn’t claustrophobic, because it’s safest for him to ride in the trunk.

Sloan gives Leo a check and remarks that she knows how to stick to a budget. Leo remarks that he was in the red because of a suit he bought for Jude’s Christening. Leo says he and Jude have a very special connection since he brought him in to the world. Sloan demands Leo return that suit because he’s not coming to Jude’s Christening.

Eric questions Brady turning down being Jude’s Godfather. Brady says it’s an honor to be asked but he doesn’t think he should be involved with any titles that have the word father in them because he screwed up with his own kids. Eric asks what he’s talking about as he calls him a great father. Brady questions that, pointing out that he has his son in a halfway house and a daughter that doesn’t care if she sees him because he hardly ever sees her. Eric argues that’s only because of Kristen messing with Rachel’s head. Brady says Kristen was only able to do that because he messed up and made mistakes. Brady then informs Eric about Tate breaking out of the halfway house and in to the DiMera Mansion to see Holly, leading to EJ slapping a restraining order against him. Brady knows Tate is in love and feels he would probably do the same thing at his age because it’s genetic. Brady declares that history has shown that if there’s a mistake to be made, he’s going to make it and his kids are just taking after their father.

Marlena questions what John will say when he turns himself in. Steve argues that they are talking about something that happened decades ago, that John doesn’t remember and no one actually saw. John complains that he tried to convince himself that he was one of the good guys. John says he knew Yo Ling tried to create him in his own image when he trained him to be an assassin. John adds that if he killed people as The Pawn, he told himself that they were probably the bad guys anyway but taking the life of an innocent girl proves that he’s no better than Yo Ling was and he’s a monster just like he was.

Stefan tells EJ that he can’t do this and there’s got to be another way. Stefan argues that EJ could offer him a deal. EJ questions letting him off for attempted murder when there’s plenty of evidence against him and says he would lose his job. Stefan complains that EJ is taking over the DiMera empire and questions why the hell he would want a government job anyway. EJ declares that amassing power is the DiMera’s raison d’etre and Stefan knows that better than he does. EJ adds that Stefan threw that all away when he shot a cop. Stefan blames EJ not helping him when he asked. EJ argues that Stefan makes one calamitous decision after another including one that almost cost his stepdaughter her life, so he should be grateful that he’s even helping him. Stefan shouts that EJ is only helping himself to everything that is rightfully his. EJ reminds Stefan that this was his own idea. Stefan points at the portrait of Stefano and remarks that he’s sure he’d be flipping in his grave right now, mortified that one of his sons could betray another. EJ calls Stefan so wrong because they both know that if Stefano was mortified by this current turn of events, it would be because one of his sons has proven himself to be an absolute failure and complete embarassment of the DiMera name. EJ declares that Stefano would be so proud of him for making sure that stain is banished.

Ava feels Harris and worries about a possible fever if he’s overdoing it but Harris assures that he’s fine and jokes that he’s just hot for her.

Leo tells Sloan that he is going to Jude’s Christening because Eric invited him and since he delivered the baby, he has a special place in his heart. Leo thinks it’s reasonable for him to want to be there. Sloan question why he wants to be there so bad. Leo says he just explained it and repeats that he and Jude have a special connection. Leo calls himself Jude’s fairy godmother. Sloan bets Jude’s real Godfather will have something to say about that.

Eric tries to convince Brady and asks if he wants Leo Stark to be Jude’s Godfather which Brady questions. Eric calls it a long story that he doesn’t fully understand, but Leo pretty much appointed himself to the job. Brady calls that creepy but insists that Eric will find another willing candidate besides him. Eric argues that he doesn’t want anyone else. Eric says Brady is his brother and he loves him. Eric knows Brady would do anything for his kids. Eric asks Brady again to do him the honor of being Jude’s Godfather. Brady decides that he knows Eric won’t back down from this so he agrees to do it. Eric thanks him as they hug.

Marlena tells John that she knows all too well the guilt that she felt for doing unthinkable and unspeakable things. Marlena knows how difficult it was to forgive herself even though what was done was out of her own control. Marlena adds that what helped her was John’s kindness, support, and empathy which is what he needs now. Marlena says the man John is today would never do anything like that but John tells her that she’s wrong as he reveals that just last week, he helped Clyde Weston break out of prison. Steve explains that they had no choice as it was either help Clyde escape or let Tripp and Wendy die. Steve adds that they had no intention of just letting Clyde go and if they hadn’t put their trust in Ava, Clyde wouldn’t be running free. John tells Marlena that he’s sorry that he had to burden her with more knowledge about what he did. Marlena says she’s relieved to know what they have been through. John adds that if anyone else gets killed with Clyde out there, that’s on him too. John feels he at least needs to go apologize to Konstantin for everything including the accusations. Steve argues that it’s true that Konstantin is trying to fleece Maggie but John declares that Konstantin is a grieving father and he’s the reason for that. John states that if anyone did that to his daughter Belle, he would hunt them down and kill them.

Brady tells Eric that Sloan thinks Tate should plead guilty because there’s no way to prove that the drugs were Holly’s unless she admits it. Eric asks if Brady thinks Holly knows more than what she’s saying. Brady mentions talking to Sarah about memory loss in coma patients but Tate told him that Holly was using drugs for weeks before she overdosed and says she’s got to remember that. Brady feels that unless Holly comes clean, everyone’s going to believe Tate pushed the drugs on Holly and he will keep paying for a crime he didn’t commit.

Leo questions Sloan as to who Jude’s Godfather is. Sloan informs him that Eric is asking Brady tonight. Leo argues that Brady hasn’t accepted yet and that Eric must be procrastinating by waiting until the last minute. Sloan argues that it was all up to their schedules. Leo says he’ll make sure Jude’s picture ends up in the Spectator but Sloan refuses to let him use Jude as an attempt to humanize himself. Leo reminds Sloan that if it wasn’t for him, Jude wouldn’t be in her life. Leo brings up Melinda being the Godmother while he gets nothing. Sloan says that’s because Melinda didn’t try to blackmail her. Leo insists upon having a special connection with Jude. Leo asks if it’s so hard to believe that he actually cares about the kid and assures that he does because he’s been a part of his life since he was born. Leo doesn’t think it’s too much to ask to have a ringside seat to one of the most important moments of Jude’s life.

Ava and Harris kiss. Ava jokes that she’s pretty sure this is not what the doctor meant by bed rest but Harris says it’s exactly what the doctor ordered as they continue kissing.

Stefan tells EJ that they never discussed specifics as far as living arrangements and expenses. EJ says he’s sure he’ll figure it out. Stefan decides it doesn’t matter since he’ll be miserable where ever he is without Gabi which EJ mocks. EJ says if it’s any comfort to him, if Gabi ever gets out of prison, he will let her know where Stefan is so they can wallow together in misery. EJ suggests Stefan get back in to the tunnels before anybody sees him.

Sloan tells Leo that it is too much to ask and warns him about showing up uninvited. Leo threatens that if she throws him out, he’ll have to announce to all in attendance that Sloan stole Jude from Nicole. Leo tells Sloan he will see her at the Christening and walks away.

Eric knows Brady wants to believe Tate and he does too, but maybe Holly isn’t lying and is just confused. Brady knows Eric loves Holly and he does too. Brady understands Holly doesn’t want her parents to think she’s using but she’s putting that ahead of his son’s freedom. Brady asks what Eric is thinking. Eric informs him that he talked to Holly the other day and felt like she might be hiding something but he didn’t want to push too hard. Eric promises to talk to her again. Brady says he’d be grateful for anything he could do. Eric declares it’s all about family and he knows Brady would do the same for Jude.

Steve tells John that he’s so sorry for not telling him about what happened in Aria with Konstantin and his daughter, but he blocked it out himself for a long time. Steve repeats that he didn’t know how John would react. John thinks Steve knew exactly how he would react. Marlena decides no more talk about John turning himself in until he’s had time to really think about it. Marlena tells John not to forget that she loves him.

Ava and Harris lay in bed together. Ava asks if he’s sure this is what the doctor ordered. Harris jokes that he might need a refill of this prescription as they kiss. They say they missed each other. Ava then thinks back to when she had sex with Stefan. Ava decides she will go get Harris his pain meds and she will be right back. Ava exits the bedroom and then Stefan arrives at the front door, saying he needs to talk to her as he needs her help. Ava tells him it’s not a good time and he needs to go but Harris comes out of the bedroom and acknowledges Stefan as his would-be assassin. Harris declares that Stefan is not going anywhere, leaving Ava confused in between them.

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Days Short Recap Friday, March 16, 2024

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Theresa and Brady confronted Tate about escaping the halfway house. Tate said he was going out of his mind with worry. Nicole and EJ checked on Holly. EJ told her they wanted to talk about what happened. Holly said Tate didn’t break in. EJ said they were concerned with her safety. Holy said he couldn’t send Tate to jail. Marlena wanted to know what Steve had to say about John. Steve said it was about his past as the pawn. John wanted to know what Konstantin did to him. Konstantin said John ruined his life. He showed John a picture of his daughter. John didn’t know who was in the picture. Konstantin said he found it hard to believe that he didn’t know who the person in the picture was when he killed her. Harris and Jada talked about Goldman. Jada told him Goldman left town. Harris couldn’t believe Clyde got out of jail. He said he thought Clyde was going to stay local. Jada said besides Goldman, they didn’t know who was working with him. EJ told Holly that Tate had to pay for breaking the law. Nicole told him to calm down and reminded him that Tate was a teenager. While Nicole and EJ were talking, Holly said Tate didn’t do anything. Holly asked EJ not to send Tate to jail. EJ said he would consider the options, but he wasn’t making any promises. Marlena wanted to know about John’s past. Steve told her about the things he and John did for Victor. Konstantin told John that Victor’s pawn killed his daughter. Tate asked Brady and Theresa what they would do if they were stuck in the rehab center. He said he wanted EJ to drop the charges against him. Theresa said he was doing well. Tate said he didn’t do anything. Brady told him he broke in the DiMera mansion. He said they all wanted Holly to tell the truth but breaking the law wasn’t the way to do it. Holly told Nicole to convince EJ not to press charges against Tate. Nicole said she would talk to him. Holly said she wanted EJ to stay out of it. Nicole said it was his house Tate broke into. Holly said it was their house too. Nicole said she was talk to him. While Holly was praising Tate, Nicole wondered if she was lying about Tate to get EJ off her back. She asked if Holly remembered more about the night than she’s telling her. Steve told Marlena that Victor gave them a message to go after his enemy. He told her they went to a village to find Konstantin. Holly told Nicole that she didn’t know what happened on New Year’s Eve, but Tate didn’t drug her. Nicole said she would talk to EJ.

Tate told Brady and Theresa that he was screw up. Theresa and Brady tried to tell him that he wasn’t. Tate said his biggest mistake was not calling for help sooner. He called himself a loser for messing up. Harris grilled EJ about where Stefan was. EJ said he didn’t know where Stefan was. While they were talking, Harris told EJ that he knew he was working with Clyde. When EJ wanted to know how he knew, Harris told him Stefan shot him. Marlena told Steve that she thought Victor and Konstantin were friends. Steve said they were more like rivals. He told her about John killing Konstantin’s daughter. Konstantin gave John details about him killing his daughter. Harris told EJ that he thought he was involved with Stefan’s situation. Holly went to the police station. She told Jada that she wanted to talk to Tate. Jada said she couldn’t see him because he broke in her house and his parents were with him. Malena asked Steve if John killed the girl. Steve said John was a pawn at the time and didn’t know what he was doing. Marlena asked if he thought John meant to kill the girl. Steve said John was going through a lot. He said John might have snapped. Konstantin told John that he held his daughter’s lifeless body in his hands. He said he told her about the memories they made. He said she as the only thing in this world that mattered to him. She was his reason for breathing. He said he had another reason for breathing. Konstantin said he would make is daughter’s killed pay after all these years. Steve told Marlena that he thought the mess was behind them. He said he thought they had to protect Maggie from him, but it was them that needed protecting. Marlena asked how Konstantin knew it was John. Steve said from his eyes. While they were talking, she asked how he was able to keep the secret so long. He said it was hard. Steve said he protected himself and his family. John couldn’t believe he killed anyone. Konstantin asked if he remembered. John said he didn’t remember. Konstantin said he should have killed him instead because he was going to make him pay for what he did. Harris wanted EJ to tell him where Stefan was. EJ said he didn’t know where he was. While they were talking, EJ said Xander shot him. Harris said he was the eyewitness and knew Stefan shot him. While Holly was yelling at Jada, Nicole showed up. When Nicole and Holly left the station, Holly saw Tate. Harris warned EJ that he was going to take down everyone involved in the shooting. Jada went to see Tate, Brady, and Theresa. She told them EJ decided to drop the charges, but Tate had to stay 100 feet from Holly. John showed up while Steve and Marlena were talking. He was upset that Steve never told him the truth, but he told his wife.

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Days Short Recap Thursday, March 14, 2024

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Julie talked to Eli about what happened to the house. They discussed Paulina’s condition. Julie tried to talk Eli into staying in Salem. He apologized, but he couldn’t stay. Konstantin talked to Maggie about missing his daughter more as time went on. Marlena asked John how he was sleeping. He wasn’t sleeping well. Marlena recapped everything he did to help Tripp and Wendy. Steve read a story about what Clyde did to Tripp and Wendy. Harris asked Ava if there was news on Tripp and Wendy. She told him they were okay. Ava talked to him about Goldman. He wondered if Stefan had anything to do with what happened. She didn’t think he did. Eli told Julie that he got a promotion that requires him to do more traveling. Konstantin said that Maggie was a special woman. Maggie liked being special in his eyes. She wanted to be honest with him. Maggie felt guilty being close to another man. He felt Victor would want her to get close to someone else. Steve called Ava so they could meet in person. He wanted her to meet him in an hour. She agreed to meet him. Steve and John talked to Ava about what happened with Clyde. She told them that Goldman was Clyde’s girlfriend. John blamed her for the mess they were in. She reminded him that Clyde was going to get out. John was upset with for what she did.

Eli said goodbye to Julie and Maggie. He promised to keep in touch with everyone. Eric admitted to Marlena that Sloan seems like she’s jealous of Jude. He told her that he enjoyed being around him. Harris tried to call Stefan. He warned him that he would go after him if he didn’t call him. John called Konstantin and wanted to meet with him. Ava informed Steve that John seems like he checks out at times. He didn’t want to talk about John with her. Ava thanked him for bringing their son back. They didn’t agree with the way things went down. Maggie admitted to Julie that she thought about Konstantin. She felt guilty about it. Julie informed her that she had a right to be happy. She said Victor would want her to be happy and loved. Steve visited Marlena to tell her about John. John told Konstantin that his life hasn’t been the same since they met. He wanted to know what he did to him. Konstantin said he got it wrong. Konstantin said John was the one who did something to him.

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Days Update Friday, March 15, 2024

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Harris goes to the police station where Jada questions what the hell he’s doing there instead of being on bed rest. Harris responds that he can’t just lay in bed and he has to find out how Clyde escaped prison. Jada informs him that there was a toxic spill and when all the prisoners had to evacuate, Clyde was missing. Jada declares that Clyde is on the run and they have no idea where the hell he is.

Brady and Theresa meet with Tate in the interrogation room. Theresa questions what Tate was thinking by breaking out of the halfway house and in to the DiMera Mansion. Tate argues that he had to see Holly and try to clean up this mess. Theresa complains that now it’s an even bigger mess, noting that he stole her phone. Tate apologizes and says he was desperate. Brady doesn’t think Tate understood how he screwed up here as he violated a legal mandate and could go back to jail. Tate gets that they are angry but complains that he was going out of his mind in the halfway house and he had to find out what Holly remembered. Brady says they are worried as he declares that what Tate did last night was a really bad move.

Nicole and EJ go to Holly’s room. Holly mentions hardly sleeping. Nicole understands she had a lot on her mind. EJ says they need to talk about Tate breaking in last night. Holly argues that he didn’t break in but EJ insists that he did. Holly calls it a big misunderstanding and complains that EJ didn’t have to have Tate arrested. EJ questions if he was just supposed to look the other way. EJ declares that he did what he had to do for Holly’s safety and the safety of their family. Holly argues that they are all safe and calls it ridiculous as she argues that he can’t send Tate to jail.

Steve goes to Marlena’s and they sit together. Steve hopes he didn’t alarm her at the Pub. Marlena asks what’s going on and what he has to tell her about John. Steve responds that it’s about his past as The Pawn.

At the Black Patch office, John complains that Konstantin has been messing with him ever since that night at the park a month ago. Konstantin informs him that their history did not begin there as many years ago, John tore his life apart. Konstantin then shows John a photo of his daughter, Catharina. John responds that he doesn’t know who it is which Konstantin finds very perplexing because he is the one who killed her.

Harris asks Jada if there’s any signs of Goldman. Jada says they don’t have good news on that either as she found out that she wiped out her bank account and they found her car abandoned outside of town but they are looking in to everything. Harris says Clyde had to have set this up because Goldman couldn’t have pulled this off on her own which Jada agrees with. Harris thinks Clyde will stay local to keep his eyes on his business and his people. Jada adds that aside from Goldman, they don’t know who else was helping Clyde. Harris thanks her for the update and says he has to get going. Jada tells him to get some rest as he exits the station.

EJ tells Holly that Tate broke the law and when you break the law, there are consequences. Nicole thinks EJ may be overreacting a bit and says that Tate and Holly are just teenagers and they make mistakes. Nicole calls it nothing compared to what they did at their ages. EJ argues that has no bearing on this situation. Holly argues that EJ doesn’t know Tate. EJ brings up Tate being kicked out of boarding school for vandalism. Holly calls that a stupid prank and declares that Tate is not a drug dealer and she knows he didn’t drug her. Nicole questions how she knows that if she doesn’t remember anything from that night. Holly insists that Tate would never do anything like that. Holly pleads with EJ not to send Tate to jail. EJ agrees to consider the options but says he’s not making any promises as he exits the room.

Marlena asks Steve what she doesn’t know about her husband’s past. Steve talks about being one of the first people to encounter John when he came to Salem. Steve states that under Victor’s orders, John was under his care as the Pawn and he was his handler until he went on the run and became John Black. Marlena says she’s aware of how he got his name and tells Steve to continue. Steve says they know what kind of guy he was back then and he still has a lot of shame that he carried out Victor’s orders and the unethical things he demanded of him. Steve informs Marlena that one day, Victor had a mission for them.

Konstantin tells John that he will tell him a story about him and Victor with Steve, his innocent daughter Catharina, and finally John, the Pawn.

Tate complains to Brady and Theresa that he had to go see Holly and all she had to do was tell EJ that the drugs weren’t his and he could come home. Theresa says they all want him to come home but he was doing so well. Tate asks what that even means and why she keeps saying stuff like that as if he belongs in the halfway house. Tate complains that it’s painful because he doesn’t need help. Tate says he didn’t do any of the drugs in Salem and he’s being railroaded for nothing. Brady points out that Tate did break in to the DiMera Mansion so all of this is snowballing in to a bigger mess. Brady says they all want Holly to know the truth, but breaking the law is not the way to get it.

Holly asks Nicole why EJ has to make such a big deal about this. Nicole agrees he’s being a little overzealous and says she will talk to him about not sending Tate to jail. Holly wants EJ to just stay out of it. Nicole points out that it is EJ’s house that Tate broke in to. Holly argues that it’s their house too. Nicole assures that EJ cares about her and is just looking out for her. Holly remarks that EJ isn’t her father and if he really cared about her, he’d back off of Tate. Holly insists that Tate is not who EJ is making him out to be as he’s always been really nice to her and swears that he was on New Year’s Eve too. Holly tells Nicole that she does remember that her and Tate were having a good time. Nicole wonders if she’s covering for Tate so he doesn’t get in any more trouble. Nicole questions if Holly just said Tate didn’t drug her to get EJ off her back. Nicole says it’s just her, so she can be honest. Nicole asks if Holly remembers more about that night than she’s telling her.

EJ goes to the living room where Harris is waiting. EJ asks what brings him by. Harris asks if he knows where Stefan is. EJ responds that he hasn’t seen him in days which Harris questions. EJ states that he does not keep tabs on his family members but he’s sure he’ll cross paths with Stefan eventually. Harris calls it a coincidence since he just came from the police station and was brief on Clyde’s prison escape and now Stefan has disappeared too. EJ questions what he is insinuating. Harris responds that he has a hunch that Stefan had something to do with Clyde busting out of prison and he thinks EJ knows something about it.

Steve tells Marlena that this is part of his past that he’d just as soon forget but now he’s being forced to confront it. Steve informs her that Victor sent he and John to deliver a message and it was John’s first assignment of the Pawn. Steve adds that the message was to a man who was challenging Victor’s authority.

Konstantin tells John that he and Victor were always fighting over power in Greece, so Victor sent his Pawn over to send him a message which was John.

Steve tells Marlena that the message was loud and clear to make sure this man knows that his interference will no longer be tolerated, so they flew by private jet and then rode in to the small village of Aria. Steve states that they were there to find the man they know today as Konstantin Meleounis.

Holly tells Nicole that she doesn’t remember what happened on New Year’s Eve but she knows in her heart that Tate did not drug her. Nicole says she hears her loud and clear, so she will talk to EJ. Holly asks if she thinks EJ will change his mind. Nicole says she doesn’t know but she will do her best. Nicole asks if Holly is hungry for anything, so she asks for a grilled cheese. Nicole notes that Holly’s school teachers sent some homework and suggests they can look at colleges online together as she exits the room. Holly then puts her shoes and jacket on and hurries out of her room.

Tate tells Theresa and Brady that he’s a screw up and asks if they’re happy that he admits it. Theresa tells him that he’s not. Tate goes over getting kicked out of school and then sent to jail for drug pushing and that’s what the world thinks of him. Tate says his biggest mistake was not calling the cops when he found Holly. Brady knows this is all very confusing. Tate says he’s just angry and scared as he declares that his life is over. Brady tells him not to say that. Tate argues that they said he screwed up his future, so they think he’s a loser like everyone else. Theresa says he just made a mistake. Tate complains that making mistakes over and over again make him a loser. Brady says it makes him human.

EJ asks if Harris got brain damage and says he’s out of his mind. Harris questions EJ knowing nothing about Clyde’s escape. EJ reminds him that he’s the district attorney and repeats that he has no idea where Clyde or Stefan are. Harris accuses him of lying, reminding him that they already talked about the possibility of Stefan being in cahoots with Clyde. EJ says he already told him that he would throw the book at Stefan if that was the case. Harris doesn’t believe he was being transparent. EJ advises Harris to go work out there instead of harassing him and directs him to the door. Harris then informs EJ that he knows Stefan is working with Clyde. EJ questions how he knows that, so Harris then reveals that he knows Stefan is the one who shot him.

Marlena tells Steve that she thought Konstantin was a longtime friend of Victor’s. Steve says more like longtime rival which is why he and John know that he’s been conning Maggie and why they’ve been trying to get him to leave town. Marlena asks if he went to his house to persuade him. Steve confirms that Victor called and instructed him to watch outside for guards while John confronted Konstantin.

Konstantin tells John that he was sitting at his work bench, carving a figurine for his daughter when all of a sudden John burst in. Konstantin says they struggled and he never saw his face, only his eyes, which still haunted him to this moment. Konstantin admits that John got the best out of him and beat him unconscious.

Steve explains to Marlena that he heard a gunshot but he knew the Pawn wasn’t supposed to kill Konstantin so he rushed inside to see what happened. Steve recalls it being hard to see at first but then he saw John off to the side in a trance, holding the gun, then he spotted Konstantin face down on the floor, unconscious but still breathing. Steve reveals that then he saw a young girl lying next to him with blood pooled underneath her and he checked her pulse, but she was gone.

Konstantin tells John that when he woke up, John was gone, his door was open and his home was a wreck. Konstantin recalls getting to focus and seeing his daughter, Catharina on the floor, shot by John which leaves John shocked.

Nicole returns to Holly’s room to find she’s gone.

EJ tells Harris that he can’t be serious since they’ve charged Xander with his shooting and the evidence is stacked against him. Harris says that’s because Clyde and Stefan framed him and he’s starting to think EJ is in on it too. Nicole comes in and asks what’s going on. EJ says they are just talking shop and asks if there’s anything she needs. Nicole says she was just looking for Holly. EJ thought she was upstairs with her. Nicole explains that she went to make her lunch and when she went back, she was gone. EJ suggests checking the grounds or the garden and offers to go with her but Nicole says it’s fine and she’s sure she’s there somewhere. Nicole tells Harris it was nice to see him and exits the room. EJ tells Harris that he promises he’ll be the first to know when he sees Stefan, but he’s going to find his stepdaughter. Harris stops EJ and says they are not done here.

Holly goes to the police station and asks Jada if she can help her. Jada tells her it’s nice to see she’s doing better. Holly says she needs to speak with Tate. Jada says she’s sorry but that’s not going to happen because he’s in interrogation with his parents and is in police custody as he might be charged with another felony. Holly asks about him being in the interrogation room. Jada repeats that they can’t allow her to see him because he violated the terms of his release and broke in to her house last night. Jada also feels that Nicole doesn’t know she’s here so she’s going to call her.

Marlena asks Steve if he’s telling her that John killed the girl. Steve clarifies that he didn’t see it happen but feels it wasn’t hard to piece together. Steve reminds her that John was the Pawn at that time so he wasn’t considered human, more of a weapon or an assassin. Marlena recalls John’s training when he was younger. Steve says that made it appealing for any evil bastard to recruit him. Marlena asks if he thinks John meant to kill that girl. Steve says it could’ve been an accident but John’s brain had been reprogrammed, so maybe he snapped. Steve says he doesn’t know and all he knew at that moment was that the message was sent, mission complete, and the girl was dead, so he grabbed John and took off back to Salem.

Konstantin tells John that he held his daughter’s lifeless body in his hands, telling her memories of her childhood. Konstantin says she was the only thing in the world that mattered to him and his only reason for living. Konstantin adds that after her funeral, he developed another reason to go on as he plottted and planned to undermine Victor every chance he got. Konstantin reveals that he swore to himself that if he ever found the man that killed his daughter, he would make him pay, and now after all these years, he has finally found him.

Steve tells Marlena that he thought this whole thing was behind them, but then they confronted Konstantin about his intentions with Maggie and he turned out to be the same man from Aria. Marlena points out that John’s face was covered when the girl was killed, so she asks how Konstantin could know. Steve reveals that he said it was his eyes. Marlena brings up that she was John’s doctor and trying to help him find his identity, so she questions why she’s just now hearing about this. Steve says in trying to keep the secret from John, he didn’t feel he could tell her either and apologizes. Marlena asks if Kayla knows. Steve confirms she doesn’t. Marlena asks how he’s been living with this all this time. Steve calls it a terrible memory that he kept buried and says there were times in his life when he didn’t know who he was either and the DiMeras wiped his memories from him. Steve wishes this whole thing had stayed in the past and that he could’ve protected his friend from the knowledge of what he did, but then Konstantin showed up in Salem and mentioned his hometown of Aria and it all unraveled from there.

Konstantin yells at John asking if he remembers now. John says he doesn’t but he always had a feeling in his gut. Konstantin hopes that feeling eats him alive. Konstantin declares that he will not rest until he gets his revenge. Konstantin remarks that John should’ve killed him but instead, he chose to murder his daughter in cold blood and for that, he will make him pay. Konstantin then storms out of the office.

EJ questions Harris detaining him in his own home and threatens to make one call to have him fired. Harris argues that only the police commissioner can do that and says if EJ tells him where Stefan is, he would go. EJ repeats that he doesn’t know and if he did, he would haul him in because talking to Harris is a colossal waste of time. EJ tells Harris again that Xander shot him, not Stefan. Harris responds that Stefan shot him and pulled the trigger. EJ asks what proof he has. Harris reveals that he is the eye witness because he saw Stefan shoot him.

Holly argues with Jada that she’s not a little kid and complains that Tate did nothing wrong in coming to see her last night. Holly shouts that she let him in. Brady opens the window from the interrogation room. Tate gets excited that Holly is there to see him. Nicole arrives at the police station and finds Holly, questioning what she was thinking. Theresa wants to go talk to Holly but Brady points out that Nicole has arrived. Holly tells Nicole that she came to see Tate because she needs to talk to him. Nicole says now is not the time. Holly questions when is the time. Nicole points out that Holly hasn’t been cleared to leave the house. Nicole thanks Jada for calling her and tells Holly they are going home now as she takes her out of the station, leaving Tate disappointed.

EJ question how Harris can prove he saw Stefan and not Xander. Harris responds that once he finds Stefan, he’ll have his proof. EJ calls it a ridiculous theory. Harris argues that he has his word and that means something as he’s a detective and a navy SEAL. EJ mocks Harris having his brain scrambled. Harris declares that he’s going to find Stefan and when he does, he’s going to take down every dirty bastard involved in this mess.

Brady states that was not a good move on Holly’s part. Theresa wishes she had a chance to talk to her though. Jada enters and announces that EJ has decided not to press charges. Brady asks if Tate can go back to the halfway house then. Jada confirms he can, but he will be required to wear an ankle monitor so he can’t skip out again. Theresa assures that he won’t and that he won’t be there much longer. Tate hopes that Holly can come visit him but Jada tells him not to count on it as she reveals that EJ has also filed a restraining order so Tate is not to come within 100 yards of the DiMera Mansion or Holly.

Konstantin sits in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion and has a drink. He looks at a photo of Catharina on his phone.

John goes home and stops outside the door as he tearfully looks at the photo of Catharina that Konstantin gave him while thinking back to Konstantin’s words. John starts to head inside but stops when he hears Marlena telling Steve that John had always been afraid that he had done unthinkable things in the past. Steve responds that the man who went to Aria with him was not John as the man they know today would never do something like that. Marlena says she knows that but he knows the truth would destroy him. John then comes in and questions Steve knowing and never saying a word to him but he told his wife.

 

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Y&R Short Recap Friday, March 15, 2024

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Harrison is upset because he has to have a new nanny so, Kyle and Summer take him to Crimson Lights to cheer him up.

Victoria introduces Claire to her cousin Summer. Summer introduces Claire to Harrison and Kyle and Victoria tells Kyle and Summer how she found Claire again. Claire cheers Harrison up by telling him jokes and Harrison draws a picture and gives it to Claire.

Ashley continues to hear voices in her head and she struggles to regain control of herself. Tucker tells Audra that he thinks Ashley is having a phycological break and he feels he needs to help her. Audra thinks Tucker is getting sucked in by Ashley again so, she tells him she is done with him.

Adam, Connor, and Chelsea are in the waiting room of his psychiatrist office when Connor tells Adam and Chelsea that he hates having OCD and he hates himself.

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Harris wakes up in Ava’s bed. Ava brings him breakfast in bed and reminds him that she brought him to her place last night. Ava notes that she slept on the couch, so Harris apologizes for taking her bed. Ava tells him not to be sorry and assumes he got some rest, so she asks how he’s feeling. Harris jokes that he feels like he got hit by a truck but she’s spoiling him. Ava says that’s what friends are for.

Eli and Julie sit together in the town square, talking about the Horton house fire. Eli calls it a blessing that they all made it out alive. Julie questions what kind of criminal sociopath sets a house on fire with innocent people inside. Eli says the worst kind and hopes the investigation gives them some solid leads but Julie says she’s not holding her breath. Julie says they are moving forward and going to restore, repair, and rebuild which she’s excited about. Eli asks about the mysterious time capsule. Julie says it’s great but they have no idea what the message is. Eli asks if she thinks the house will get finished or she’ll find the key to the time capsule first. Julie says time will tell and asks about Paulina not needing a heart transplant. Eli calls it a miracle and talks about how happy Abe is. Julie comments on Abe and Paulina loving having Eli, Lani, and the twins around. Julie asks if there’s any chance they would move back to Salem. Eli says he’s sorry but it’s not going to happen.

Maggie and Konstantin eat together at the Kiriakis Mansion. Maggie comments on the house being filled with guests. Konstantin says he loves it and having the children around. Konstantin remarks that he always hoped for grandchildren but it was never meant to be. Maggie tells him that she’s sorry about his daughter. Konstantin says it’s not true that time heals all wounds for him because he misses her more as time goes on.

John and Marlena prepare for breakfast with Eric. Marlena asks if John is up for this since he’s been through so much with Steve lately. Marlena asks if John is still having nightmares. John admits they are getting worse. Marlena isn’t surprised after having to save Tripp and Wendy from the edge of death, feeling that would give anyone nightmares. Marlena guesses it triggered John’s own bad memories. John confirms it did but he doesn’t want to talk about it right now. Marlena agrees not to keep Eric waiting.

Eric and Roman talk at the Brady Pub. Roman thanks Eric for his help with Lucas. Eric asks if there’s any chance of Lucas coming out of hiding anytime soon. Roman admits he’d rather Lucas stay away with Clyde out of prison. Eric questions how that could even happen. Roman says he had to have a whole lot of help from outside.

Steve sits in his office, reading an article about Tripp and Wendy being rescued. Steve reads that the kidnapper has been identified but nowhere to be found and they are waiting to determine if it is linked to Clyde’s escape from prison.

Harris asks Ava if there’s any news on Tripp and Wendy. Ava informs him that she was at the hospital and they are doing pretty well. Ava talks about getting there just in time and brings up Clyde and the crooked cop. Harris says that Goldman fooled everybody. Ava swears if she ever gets her hands on them. Harris tells her to get in line. Harris asks if there’s any news on the manhunt for them. Ava says not that anyone has shared with her. Harris says that Clyde had to have outside help as he doesn’t think Goldman could have pulled that off alone. Harris asks Ava if she thinks Stefan has something to do with this. Ava questions why he would think that. Harris says they both know that Clyde had Stefan under his thumb. Ava doesn’t think Stefan had anything to do with it and questions what Stefan would know about pulling off a prison break. Ava tells Harris that it’s time to take his pills.

Eli tells Julie that he was waiting to tell her this, but he got a big promotion with a lot more responsibility working with the FBI and DOJ. Eli says that means he will be doing a lot more traveling. Julie asks if this is something he wants. Eli assures that it is. Julie says she’s so incredibly proud of him. Eli responds that he’s proud of her with how she handled the house fire. Eli calls her incredibly strong and brave. Julie credits her family for making her brave. Julie wants to go tell Doug about Eli’s promotion.

Konstantin kisses Maggie’s hand and says her compassion touches him. Maggie knows what it’s like to lose a child since she’s lost two. Konstantin brings up that she still has Sarah. Maggie calls Sarah a blessing, but worries about interfering in her life or focusing on her too much. Konstantin encourages that Sarah adores her. Maggie talks about the importance of touch in later years being the most powerful form of communication. Maggie tells Konstantin that she’s grateful for him and that he’s touched her heart. Konstantin says he cherishes their friendship and her. Konstantin calls her a very special woman. Maggie repeats that she’s grateful but says she must be honest. Maggie admits that as much as she’s tried to fight it or that the guilt would subside, it hasn’t. Maggie states that being close to another man, other than her late husband, makes her feel like she’s betraying Victor. Konstantin asks why Victor would want her to continue life without being cherished and if he wouldn’t want her to be happy.

Harris jokes with Ava about the pain he’s in. Harris thanks her and they almost kiss but Ava’s phone rings. Ava answers the call from Steve, who asks if she can talk. Ava says she’s in the middle of something right now. Steve tells her to wrap it up as they need to meet face to face in an hour. Ava says she will see him then and hangs up. Ava tells Harris that she’s going to see Steve to visit Tripp and to call her if he needs anything. Ava then exits.

John and Marlena join Eric and Roman at the Pub for breakfast. Roman says it’s great to be celebrating something positive for a change. Marlena says they have a lot to celebrate. Roman talks about Abe calling last night. John says Abe left him a message and you could hear in his voice how happy he was to be himself again. Marlena adds that Paulina is doing amazingly well. Eric talks about blessings and miracles. Roman brings up Jude’s Christening coming up. Marlena says she and John would love to host a reception afterwards. Eric says that’s thoughtful but reveals that Nicole already offered to host at the DiMera Mansion so he hopes that’s okay. Marlena says she’s just surprised while John thinks it’s a great idea since it’s larger than their house. Marlena asks about Godparents. Eric reveals that Sloan asked Melinda Trask to be Godmother since they’ve become really close and she is the one who found Jude for them. Eric then announces that he plans to ask Brady to be the Godfather which John says he’s sure Brady will be stoked about. Roman comments on John looking beat. Roman says that was some rescue of Tripp and Wendy. Eric calls John a real hero but John says he’s far from it.

Konstantin asks Maggie if she is Irish. Maggie responds that she has no idea since her parents died when she was young, she grew up on a farm, and never knew any of her other siblings. Maggie says her maiden name is Simmons and guesses it could be Irish. Maggie wonders if she should have her DNA test. Konstantin jokes about never knowing who you could end up with as relatives. Maggie says it doesn’t affect anything as you can’t change the past. Konstantin remarks that you can’t change the past, but sometimes, there is something in one’s past that they will never forget. Maggie makes a call to have an arrangement sent to Paulina in the hospital. Maggie mentions that Paulina loves orchids. Julie and Eli then arrive. Maggie invites them to sit down but Eli reveals that he just came to pack his things as they are leaving this afternoon. Julie encourages Eli telling them about his new job. Eli confirms he’ll be working with the FBI. Julie exclaims that Eli will rid the whole world of evil. Maggie comments that if anyone can do it, Eli can, as Konstantin watches on.

Marlena suggests to Eric that Jude can wear the same Christening gown that Eric wore as she still has it. Steve arrives so Roman invites him to join them. Steve says he would love to, but he and John have a couple things to discuss about a case. Steve asks to borrow John for an hour or two and assures that he’ll be at the Christening. Steve and John exit the Pub. John asks what’s up. Steve informs him that Ava is meeting them at the office in 20 minutes.

Harris tells himself that he wants to trust Ava, but he knows she’s up to something.

Eli tells Julie that it would take more than one person to rid the world of evil. Julie encourages that he is the best of the best. Eli jokes that she’s a biased grandmother. Konstantin states that Eli has made his family very proud. Konstantin says he has to get going and make a call to Greece, so he exits the room. Maggie says they heard about Paulina’s recovery and that Abe must be over the moon. Eli assures they all are. Maggie adds that she heard Abe remembers everything. Eli says it sucks they can’t spend more time with them but they have to get back to DC for his new job. Eli adds that he’s thrilled they are leaving happy and not heartbroken. Eli thanks Maggie for taking them in. Julie jokes that Maggie is running the Kiriakis Mansion as a bed and breakfast for displaced loved ones. Maggie says she’s so happy that they came because she loves being surrounded by family.

Harris calls Rafe and questions having no leads. Harris tells Rafe to call him if there’s any news and hangs up.

Ava meets Steve and John at their office. Ava says to make it quick as she wants to check on Tripp and then she has things to take care of. Steve says after the stunt she pulled, they are lucky no one is on to them as everyone assumes Officer Goldman arranged Clyde’s escape. Ava reveals that she found out at the airfield that Rebecca Goldman is Clyde’s girlfriend which Steve says he didn’t see coming. Ava talks about Clyde taunting her about her son being dead. John complains that they are in this mess because they trusted Ava and didn’t expect her to stab them in the back. Ava tells them to get off their high horse, arguing that they double crossed her first since the original plan was to bust Clyde out and let him go, so she just went back to the original plan and she had no choice. Ava adds that Clyde is out now and there’s nothing they can do about it. John shouts that it doesn’t make it right. John tells Steve that he can’t live with himself knowing that Clyde is out there ruining people’s lives and that they made it happen. Steve knows it’s wrong and not what they do. Ava argues that they’ve all done some really bad things they aren’t proud of. Steve says those things are in the past while John is traumatized by those words. Steve asks if he’s okay.

Eli finishes packing the car up and says he’s picking up Lani and the twins from the hospital. Maggie says it was wonderful to see them and tells him to come back soon which Eli promises to do. Eli hugs Julie, who says she’s so proud of him and happy that his family is united. They say I love you as Eli then exits the mansion. Julie cries that it will feel like an empty place for her without Eli and his family. Maggie knows what it’s like to live in a house full of people, but still feel lonely.

Marlena tells Eric that fatherhood looks good on him. Eric says he’s fulfilled and talks about his amazing connection with Jude. Marlena asks how Sloan is. Eric hesitates so Roman questions what he missed. Eric tells Marlena to go ahead and tell him. Marlena informs Roman that she had supper at their house awhile back. Eric fills Roman in that Sloan got wasted. Marlena calls it not so crazy and unusual because of Sloan’s hectic job. Eric then reveals that he thinks Sloan sometimes gets jealous of Jude. Marlena asks if they’ve had that conversation. Eric says he’s tried to explain it and admits maybe he is a bit obsessed as he hates hearing Jude cry or being apart from him. Eric thanks Marlena and Roman for being amazing parents to him. Marlena says he always made it so easy and that he has thanked them. Roman adds that it’s still always nice to hear.

Harris calls Stefan but it goes to voicemail. Harris warns Stefan to quit blowing him off and to find him or call him or else, he won’t like what he does.

Ava tells John and Steve that no one but them can ever find out they were behind the prison escape. Steve brings up the issue of Ava’s mob pals helping out. Ava assures that she will take care of that. Steve questions what it’s really going to cost her. Ava says whatever the price is will be worth it because they saved their son. Steve says they are done here for now but he’s going back to the hospital. Ava decides she’ll head out with him. Steve asks if John is coming but John says he has a few things to follow up on here. Steve tells John to take it easy as he and Ava then exit the office. John picks up his phone and calls Konstantin, saying he needs to see him at his office. Konstantin says he’ll be right there and hangs up.

Steve and Ava walk through the town square. Ava asks what’s up with John. Steve claims to not know what she means. Ava says sometimes it seems like John just checks out. Steve says after 30 years, sometimes, John is a mystery even to him. Ava tells Steve that she just about stopped breathing when they found Tripp not breathing. Ava thanks Steve for bringing Tripp back and hopes he knows that she’s incredibly grateful. Steve says they have Wendy to thank too for being smart with the sign language. Ava knows Steve hates the way she handled things, but she wants him to know that saving Tripp was the only thing on her mind and she didn’t want to drag Steve in to this mess. Steve argues that if she just would’ve trusted him, maybe he and John could’ve saved Tripp without letting Clyde go. Ava says maybe not, so they agree to disagree. Steve asks if Ava is coming to the hospital. Ava says maybe later but she has a few things to check on at the house first.

Julie tells Maggie that it’s been awhile since they have caught up, so she asks how she’s doing. Maggie admits she misses Victor and talks about sometimes waking up and forgetting for a few seconds that he’s not with her. Maggie adds that she now has a sense of guilt which Julie questions. Maggie tells her that when she’s with Konstantin, she feels drawn to him and she hates herself for it. Julie says Maggie has been a happily married woman twice and she has a lot of good years ahead of her, so she asks why she should be alone. Julie declares that if Maggie chooses to be with somebody, there’s no shame in that and she knows Victor would give his blessing because he’d want her to be happy and loved.

Ava goes home to find Harris is out of the bed but left a rose on the table.

Marlena says she has to get back to the hospital. Roman says it’s always good to see her. Marlena hugs Eric and tells him to check in which he agrees to do. Marlena then hugs Roman and exits. Eric tells Roman that he’s going to grab some food from the kitchen for Sloan. Roman jokes about Sloan not liking the clam chowder. Eric says he will take him up on babysitting which Roman says he and Kate will be glad to do.

Steve comes back by the Pub and sees Marlena outside. Marlena questions John not being with him. Steve responds that they need to have a talk about him in private.

Konstantin meets John at the Black Patch office and asks what the big emergency is. John responds that he needs to know what Konstantin knows about his past. Konstantin asks why he would think he would know anything. John says his life hasn’t been the same since they met in the park a few weeks ago. John feels like he’s been tossed in to a tornado and the damn nightmares are endless which is also now affecting his wife. John asks Konstantin what the hell he did to him. Konstantin responds that it’s not what he did, but what John did to him.

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Steve sits in his room with his tablet, reading the Spectator headlines which include Tripp and Wendy escaping death and Clyde’s escape from prison. Steve then tosses his tablet aside in frustration. Kayla comes in and says she was hoping he went back to sleep since he was tossing and turning all night. Steve says he’s okay and just wants to go see Tripp. Kayla says she does too but she talked to Sarah, who said Tripp and Wendy are both resting comfortably. Kayla tells Steve that is 100% thanks to him. Steve says it’s thanks to Kayla too.

Wendy lays in her hospital bed and thinks back to her and Tripp exchanging vows while they were locked up. Tripp then enters her room and hugs her. Wendy questions him being allowed out of bed. Tripp clarifies that he’s not but he knows what time the shift changes. Wendy thinks Ava feels guilty about the whole situation even though it’s not really her fault. Tripp says he feels guilty too and brings up if Wendy went back to China when her parents wanted her to. Tripp knows Ava didn’t want any of this to happen and is horrified that it did, but with her, history has a way of repeating itself. Tripp doesn’t think he could live with himself if something like this happened again.

Chanel and Johnny join Abe at the hospital. Chanel says she got his text and knew they shouldn’t have gone home last night. Chanel questions Paulina flatlining but now doing better. Abe says she’ll find out for herself soon. Johnny doesn’t get it as he thought the only possible solution for Paulina was a heart transplant. Abe says that’s what they all thought. Chanel asks what happened last night then. Abe remarks that he doesn’t know how to explain it and if he didn’t know better, he might think that he dreamed the whole thing.

Eli and Lani go to Paulina’s hospital room but find the bed empty, causing Lani to worry. Eli tells her not to jump to conclusions as he’s sure Abe would’ve let them know if something changed. Abe then enters with Chanel and Johnny. Abe explains that they took Paulina out for some tests to see if she’s as good as she feels. Sarah then wheels Paulina back in. Paulina excitedly says hello to all of her favorite people. Chanel comments that she looks so much better. Paulina admits she feels so much better too. Abe asks Sarah what the verdict is. Sarah responds that there was no blockages and her heart tissue appears healthy, defying all medical explanation. Chanel asks if they have no idea what happened to bring Paulina back and make her heart strong again. Sarah calls it nothing short of a miracle.

Wendy tells Tripp that it’s not his job to keep her safe and jokes that she doesn’t need Ava’s help to get in to trouble but she’s good at getting out of it too. Tripp credits Wendy for being the reason that Steve found them before they ran out of air. Wendy credits Tripp for keeping them sane while they were locked up. Wendy says she clearly remembers everything before they were running out of air, but the last part is kind of blurry like maybe she imagined the whole thing. Tripp says when you run out of oxygen, the brain generates it’s own sensory inputs. Wendy asks if he’s saying maybe she did imagine some of it.

Kayla doesn’t understand how she can be responsible for saving Wendy and Tripp. Steve points out that he never would’ve learned CPR if she hadn’t taught him and made him take a refresher course a few months ago. Kayla feels he’s giving her too much credit. Steve adds that he never would’ve picked up on Wendy’s ASL clues in Tripp’s hostage video if he hadn’t learned sign language with Kayla all those years ago and jokes that the sign for beer was one he remembered. Steve adds that after he caught the sign language, John zoomed in on the wall and it clicked they were in the brewery tank passed the airport. Kayla guesses Steve was lucky to have remembered sign language. Steve wishes he picked up on it sooner so they didn’t come so close to losing Wendy and Tripp. Kayla encourages that Wendy and Tripp are now safe and okay. Kayla adds that Steve is obviously worried about something else. Steve brings up Clyde breaking out of prison. Kayla says there was nothing he could do so she asks what else. Steve says it’s just the whole nightmare of Ava getting involved with Clyde in the first place and nearly getting Tripp killed. Steve adds that Konstantin is still using Maggie, Abe still has amnesia, and Paulina’s in the hospital dying of heart failure. Kayla then reveals to him that Paulina is not dying of heart failure which Steve questions. Kayla calls it crazy but she just talked to Sarah, who said that against all odds, Paulina’s heart is functioning normal and she’s just back to normal. Steve asks how that’s possible. Kayla chalks it up to prayer and love because Paulina certainly has a lot of both. Steve calls that fantastic news and says Abe must be so relieved. Kayla says that things were rough last night, but this morning, they have so much to be thankful and grateful for. Steve agrees as he hugs her.

Chanel calls it a miracle while Lani calls it a medical mystery. Paulina doesn’t want to jinx it. Chanel declares that they have her back and are never letting her go again. Paulina states there is another very important miracle to celebrate. Paulina brings up Lani being free and Chanel being a newlywed. Lani points out that Chanel and Johnny can finally go on their honeymoon. Johnny says they haven’t really thought about that with everything going on. Chanel adds that she wouldn’t feel comfortable going too far right now which Johnny understands. Chanel asks Paulina about the other miracle. Paulina then announces that Abe finally has his memory back. Lani asks if that’s true. Abe confirms that he remembers everything and he remembers the day that he found out Lani was his daughter. Abe says even though he eventually found out Lani wasn’t his biologically, he still felt so much for her and always will. Abe tells Lani that he’s so proud to be her father. Lani tells Abe that she loves him and she has no words as she hugs him. Abe declares that he remembers falling in love with Paulina for the first time and he’s so happy that he got to fall in love with her all over again. Johnny calls this a beautiful moment. Johnny says as much as he loves most of his family, he swears the Carvers must have an angel. Abe agrees that they do.

Tripp tells Wendy that his memory is pretty hazy from last night too and asks what she thinks happened. They get interrupted by Sarah coming in. Sarah says she figured she’d find Tripp there. Tripp asks if she’s kicking him out. Sarah jokes that she’s already broken rules so she’ll go ahead and break another. Sarah checks on Wendy’s breathing.

Lani thought they would have so much to celebrate when she got released from prison but then Eli’s family’s house burned down and Paulina was so sick, so she was afraid this would not be a happy visit. Eli says they are on a major roll with good news. Eli then gets a call and says he has to take it. Lani tells Paulina and Abe that they will be back with a surprise or two. Paulina tells them to hurry back as she loves surprises. After Eli and Lani exit, Paulina tells Abe that she thinks she knows exactly what those two surprises are.

Johnny and Chanel run in to Steve and Kayla in the town square. Kayla congratulates Johnny and Chanel on their marriage while Steve mentions hearing the good news about Paulina. Kayla notes that they are on their way to see Paulina and are bringing flowers for her as well as Wendy and Tripp. Johnny asks what Wendy and Tripp are celebrating. Kayla questions them not hearing. Steve reveals that they were held hostage. Kayla says it was a close call but they were rescued by Steve and John, so now they are doing okay. Chanel guesses that makes four miracles now which Steve questions. Chanel and Johnny then announce that Abe got his memory back which amazes Steve and Kayla. Kayla says that must be such a relief for their entire family. Chanel credits all the hours that Kayla worked with Abe. Kayla says they all did an amazing job being supportive and encouraging. Kayla calls it very unusual for someone to get their memory back so suddenly and completely. Chanel remarks that it seems like everything about yesterday was unusual.

Sarah guesses that Tripp looked at he and Wendy’s charts already, joking that they say doctors are the worst patients. Steve and Kayla arrive. Kayla questions Tripp being out of bed. Wendy assures they are feeling much better. Kayla asks Sarah how they are doing. Sarah confirms their levels are good, they are stable and look a lot better than when they came in. Kayla drops off flowers for Wendy. Sarah tells Kayla that she’d love to chat with her about something so they step out of the room to talk. Steve asks Tripp if Ava was there to spin her side of the story. Tripp knows Steve is angry but says Clyde forced Ava in to this and she had no choice. Steve argues that people died because of the tainted drugs that Ava was running through the Bistro and that Tripp and Wendy could have died. Tripp insists that Ava was trying to protect them and begged them to leave Salem but he couldn’t leave her to deal with this all on her own. Steve questions Tripp knowing that Ava was involved in the drug operation. Steve demands an answer as to how long Tripp has known and why he didn’t tell him.

Paulina tells Abe that she guesses they aren’t going to tell the kids about Lexie. Abe says they wouldn’t believe that his first wife appeared to them from the afterlife and miraculously healed both of them. Paulina is quite sure that they both did not imagine the same thing but she wonders if Abe getting back some memories of her might cause him to wonder why he was with her which Abe questions. Paulina worries about Abe remembering all the lies she told and the problems she caused. Abe tells Paulina that she’s a complicated and amazing woman. Abe says most people have never had what he’s had once, let alone twice. Abe can’t wait to spend the rest of these years making new memories with her as they kiss.

Eli finishes his call and informs Lani that the FBI approved his status change to part time and that they gave him everything he asked for and more. Lani says that’s because he’s the best and she’s so proud of him. Eli tells her that means more money and he gets to spend more time with her and their twins. Lani adds that means less time in harm’s way. Eli says that’s if he takes the job. Lani points out that it’s everything he ever wanted. Eli mentions that the job is in DC, but now that they are back home, he doesn’t know how he feels about leaving. Lani admits that she doesn’t know either.

Tripp tells Steve that he didn’t tell him because he knew he would go ballistic but he knows it’s not an excuse and he’s sorry. Steve says he’s not mad at him, he’s angry at Ava. Steve understands Tripp is defending her because he’s a good son. Steve decides he’s just grateful they are both okay. Steve admits that he was so scared when he couldn’t get him to breathe. Steve apologizes for breaking Tripp’s rib. Tripp calls it a minor crack. Kayla returns to the room and encourages that Steve did everything right, noting that it’s very common to crack a rib with the force of CPR. Tripp tells Steve that he saved his life and he’s so grateful as they hug.

Paulina still feels like she’s in a dream as she sits here with her husband, who now has his memories back. Paulina talks about dreaming of this for so many months. Paulina thanks God and thanks Lexie as she declares they will be making many more beautiful and perfect memories together.

Johnny and Chanel join Steve, Kayla, and Tripp in Wendy’s hospital room with treats from the bakery. Kayla mentions they were just heading to Paulina’s room. Steve says they will let them visit. Tripp thanks them for everything as Steve and Kayla exit. Wendy asks Chanel how Paulina is doing. Chanel admits the past few weeks had been really rough but now she is doing much better. Wendy then notices Chanel’s wedding ring. Chanel reveals that she and Johnny got married in Paulina’s hospital room on Valentine’s Day. Tripp and Wendy congratulate them. Tripp says he always knew they would wind up together. Johnny declares that it seems as though they are all exactly where they belong.

Steve and Kayla visit with Paulina and Abe. Paulina thanks Kayla and Steve for all they have done for them. Kayla is not sure that it was the medical attention that cured Paulina or got Abe’s memory back. Steve says they have thanked them enough. Abe informs them that they will be losing him a houseguest as he is moving back in with Paulina as they kiss. Kayla says they are thrilled for both of them. Steve invites them to dinner as soon as Paulina is out of the hospital. Kayla says it will be a big celebration. Steve tells Abe that he’s so happy for him as they hug.

Wendy comments to Tripp on another wedding. Tripp asks what she means by another. Wendy reminds him that they were talking about what they remembered from last night before Kayla and Sarah came in. Wendy gets interrupted by a call from her mom. Wendy answers until her mom hangs up on her, saying she was mad that she heard about her near death experience from the news. Tripp guesses she was just worried about her, especially after what happened to Li as her parents would be devastated if something happened. Wendy realizes she’s been scared before but never as much as she was last night but she never felt as safe as she did in Tripp’s arms.

Johnny and Chanel give Sarah a box of croissants and donuts for the staff. Sarah brings up what they said earlier about not wanting to go far away on a honeymoon. Sarah informs them that they could always go to the Horton cabin which is private and cozy. Johnny says that sounds pretty good to him. Chanel says as soon as they get Paulina home and settled, they will do it.

Lani sits with Paulina and talks about how they brought the twins to visit which Paulina says she loved and was hoping would be her surprise. Eli returns and says the twins are now at the park with Julie. Paulina hoped they could’ve stayed a little longer so Eli says he will bring them back later. Paulina talks about how she can’t wait to babysit and make up for long time. Paulina then questions the looks on Eli and Lani’s faces. Lani says Paulina would get to babysit all the time if they were going to stay in Salem which Paulina questions. Lani guesses Abe didn’t tell her about Eli’s potential job offer in DC which she confirms. Abe notes that Lani said it was only a potential job offer. Paulina asks them to tell her now. Lani calls it a great opportunity for Eli but they love being in Salem. Paulina guesses they are going anyways. Lani says only if Paulina will be truly happy for them, otherwise they will stay here. Lani tells Paulina to just say the word. Paulina says not to put this on her. Paulina says she doesn’t want them to go but understands they have to do what’s right for their family. Paulina adds that when she can finally travel, she’ll be there as often as she can. Lani hugs Paulina as Chanel and Johnny return to the room. Chanel asks what’s going on. Paulina says they’re starving and asks where they have been. Chanel responds that they just took a little detour.

Tripp jokes with Wendy about waiting for someone else to interrupt them but says they might actually be safe now as he kisses her. Tripp asks what they were talking about. Wendy reminds him that it was what they thought they remembered from last night. Tripp tells her to tell him what she remembers. Wendy then asks if Tripp really proposed to her last night.

Paulina tells Chanel about Jules and Carver being there until Eli took them to the park. Johnny says they willl see them later. Sarah enters the room so Paulina asks when she can go home. Sarah says her blood work is still looking great and she might be released by tomorrow. Sarah says she still has follow ups but the end is definitely in sight.

Steve calls John and leaves a voicemail that they need to talk about the fallout from Clyde’s escape. Kayla comes over and says she’s ready to go but notes Steve is distracted and asks what’s going on. Steve responds that Clyde’s escape from prison is still eating at him since Tripp and Wendy suffered because of him, he killed their niece, and he kidnapped Kayla and Joey. They worry about what he could be planning next. Kayla insists that Clyde will be found and brought back to prison. Steve declares that Clyde better hope the police get him before he does.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Chanel and Johnny showed up at the hospital. They asked Abe what happened. Abe told them he might have dreamed what happened. When Eli and Lani went to see Paulina, she wasn’t in the bed. Lani panicked when she saw the bed. Abe, Chanel and Johnny came in the room. Lani asked where Paulina was. Abe said she was getting tests to see how she felt. Sarah brought Paulina back to her room. Chanel asked Sarah about Paulina’s recovery. Sarah said it was a miracle. Tripp apologized to Wendy about what happened. He said if she went to China that wouldn’t have happened. Tripp let her know Ava wouldn’t hurt her again. Wendy said it wasn’t his responsibility to take care of her. She said she could take care of herself. While they were talking, she wondered if she hallucinated things. Steve credited Kayla for saving Tripp and Wendy. He said she taught him CPR and ASL which was how they were able to find them. Kayla told him Tripp and Wendy were doing great. Steve told Kayla that Clyde broke out of prison. She wanted to know what else was going on. He told her about the things that were going on. When he brought up Paulina dying of heart failure, Kayla told him Paulina was back to normal. Everyone was happy that Paulina was better. Paulina said there was another important miracle to celebrate. She said Abe had his memory back. They were excited. Abe told Lani that he remembered her and was proud to be her father. Tripp told Wendy that his memory was hazy too. He asked her what she thought happened. Before she could answer, Sarah showed up. Sarah examined Wendy.

Johnny and Chanel ran into Steve and Kayla. They talked about Paulina, Tripp and Wendy. While they were talking, Chanel told them that Abe got his memory back. Steve and Kayla went to see Tripp and Wendy. Tripp told Steve not to be upset with Ava. Steve said Ava being involved with the drug cartel ruined things. While Tripp was telling him about Ava, he slipped and admitted that Ava was working with Clyde. Steve wanted to know why he didn’t tell him sooner about Ava. Eli and Lani talked about a job offer he got. He wasn’t sure if he should take the job because it was in D.C. Tripp told Steve that he didn’t tell him about Ava because he knew he would be upset. Steve said he wasn’t mad at him. He was mad at Ava. Kayla and Steve went to see Paulina and Abe. Paulina thanked Steve and Kayla for letting Abe stay with them while he got his memory back. Abe said they were losing him as their houseguest. Kayla said they were thrilled that Abe and Paulina were back together. Steve suggested they have a celebration. While Eli and Lani were talking to Paulina and Abe, they told Paulina about Eli’s job offer. Steve told Kayla that Clyde’s escape still bothered him. Kayla said Clyde was going to be found and brought to prison. Steve said Clyde better hope the police find him before he did.

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Steve, John, and Ava went into the brewery and found Tripp and Wendy. Tate wanted to know why Holly couldn’t tell the truth about the drugs. Holly said she couldn’t hurt her mother because she would never trust her again. Tate asked if she was going to ruin his life so she could keep up appearances. Holly said it wasn’t like that. Tate asked her to help him. Holly asked her not to make her do this. EJ came in Holly’s room and wondered what Tate was doing there. He called the police. Steve and John tried to save Tripp and Wendy. Rafe and Harris showed up while Steve and John were trying to save Tripp and Wendy. Brady ran into Sarah and asked if a person could lose their memory because of a coma. Sarah said it was possible to lose their memory. Brady asked if it was long term or if Holly could get her memory back. Sarah said she understood. She said a coma patient’s memories could come back gradually or not at all. Sarah said she hoped everything worked out for Tate. Holly asked EJ not to call the police because he didn’t do anything wrong. EJ said Tate broke into his home. Holly asked him to listen to why he was there. Tate said the drugs Holly took weren’t his. Nicole came in and wondered what was going on. EJ said Tate climbed in the window. He said he was going to call the police. Holly asked Nicole to stop EJ, but she said she couldn’t. Nicole called Brady and told him about Tate. Brady said he was on his way home. Ava willed Tripp to come back to them. Rafe said Wendy had a pulse. Steve told Tripp to fight to come back to them. Wendy wanted to know if Tripp was okay. John told her to focus on him. While Steve was giving Tripp chest compressions, Tripp woke up. Rafe got a call saying Clyde escaped from prison. Brady showed up at the DiMera mansion. Tate told Brady that he wanted to make sure Holly was okay. EJ said he wanted to make sure Holly didn’t sell him out to the police. When the police showed up, Tate begged Holly to tell the truth. EJ told the police to arrest him.

EJ told the police that he wanted Tate arrested for breaking and entering. Brady told him not to have him arrested. EJ said Tate has been a problem since he came to town. Brady said Tate wouldn’t have gone to all this trouble if he were guilty. EJ said he was trying to cover himself because he drugged Holly. When Holly tried to speak, she passed out. Steve, John, Ava, Rafe, and Harris got Tripp and Wendy to the hospital. John asked Ava about not sticking to the plan. Before she could say anything, Sarah showed up. Ava asked about Tripp. Sarah told her how Tripp and Wendy were doing. Steve and Ava went to see Tripp. They were glad he was okay. Rafe, Harris, and John went to check on Wendy. She told them that they saved her and Tripp’s life. Rafe asked if she could tell them what happened. Wendy told them what Goldman did. Rafe said Goldman was a dirty cop. While Holly was passed out, the police put handcuffs on Tate. Wendy told Rafe not to be mad at Ava. She said Ava didn’t want the police to know. Rafe said Ava should have trusted him. He said he was going to make Ava pay if she was responsible for Clyde’s escape. Harris asked why he thought Ava had something to do with it. Rafe said it was obvious that she was involved. Sarah talked to Harris about his case. She told him Xander was in jail for it and hoped he remembered soon. Harris apologized for what Xander is going through. John and Steve talked about Rafe figuring out they helped Clyde escape. When Holly woke up, she told Nicole and EJ not to send Tate to jail. Nicole told Holly rest. Tate told Brady to make sure Holly was okay. He asked Brady what was going to happen to him. Brady said he couldn’t do anything because he broke into the D.A.’s house. Tate asked him to talk to Nicole. Brady said he was going to side with her husband. When the police were about to take Tate, Brady said he would talk to Justin.

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Days Short Recap Monday, March 11, 2024

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Ava was upset with herself for trusting Clyde. She didn’t want to lose her son. John and Steve arrived and found her tied up. Rafe couldn’t believe that Goldman was a dirty cop. Jada was shocked when she heard it. Harris arrived at the station. He got himself released so he could help with the investigation. Abe prayed for Paulina. There was a white light in the room. Paulina opened her eyes and saw a woman in the room. Abe turned around and wondered if he was hallucinating. Paulina was shocked to see Lexie. She wondered if it was time for her to go. Abe wanted to know what was going on. Paulina asked him if he saw her. Abe said she died a long time ago. Rafe, Jada and Harris talked about what to do to find Goldman. John yelled at Ava for what she did. She told Steve and John that Tripp would be dead. Steve didn’t want to believe it. Ava blamed herself, but Steve yelled at her to shut up. He refused to give up finding their son. Tate went to see Holly. Abe told Paulina that he remembered reading that his first wife died. Paulina reminded him that Lexie died. He wanted to know if Lexie was there to take Paulina. Paulina said it was her time. Jada couldn’t believe she comforted Goldman when she was working for Clyde. Rafe and Harris couldn’t believe she was lying under their noses. Jada pieced the incidents together and couldn’t believe they didn’t see it. Rafe wanted to investigate the other cops too. Tate kissed Holly. She couldn’t believe he snuck into her room.

Steve, John and Ava went to her apartment. John called Rafe and told him about Tripp and Wendy getting kidnapped. He wanted to know if he wanted to see it. John hoped Rafe could pick up on something they missed. Steve wanted to watch the video again. Lexie asked Abe if he remembered when he last saw her. Abe got his memory of Lexie back. He remembered everything. Holly regretted not listening to Tate when he warned her not to take drugs. He let her know that EJ accused him of giving the drugs to her. Abe talked to Lexie about being with Paulina. He looked at Paulina when she flatlined. He kept staring at her. Steve noticed that Wendy made gestures while Tripp made the video to them. He realized that Wendy was signing in the background. Tate wanted Holly to tell everyone that he didn’t have anything to do with the drugs she got. She said she couldn’t do it. Jada found an address that Goldman kept going to. They went to check it out. Steve, John and Ava found Tripp and Wendy. Abe talked to Lexie while Paulina flatlined. Abe said he needed Paulina. Lexie said she wasn’t there to take anyone. She was there to help Paulina. Lexie wanted her to feel the love inside his heart. She wanted him to transfer his love to her. He didn’t know how to do it. She wanted him to believe what’s in his heart. Tate told Holly that his life was ruined if she didn’t tell the truth. She said she couldn’t say the drugs were hers. Holly wanted to come up with another story. He demanded to know why she wouldn’t tell the truth. Holly explained that he couldn’t disappoint her mother. Tate couldn’t believe that she was going to ruin his life so she could pretend she’s still the golden child. He begged her to tell the truth. Someone tried to open the door. Steve yelled for Ava to call 9-1-1. Steve and John gave Tripp and Wendy CPR. Rafe and Harris arrived at the scene. A nurse went to Paulina’s room. She started breathing again.

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Y&R Short Recap Thursday, March 14, 2024

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Audra talks to Sally about her problems with Tucker. Sally advises her to fight for Tucker if she feels he is the love of her life.

Devon tells Lily that Billy and Mamie want to split up Chancellor-Winters, so they are in for a fight since they want to keep the company together.

Heather and Daniel are excited to take the next step in their relationship since they don’t have to hide the fact that they are together from anyone.

Tucker tells Ashley she isn’t behaving like herself and if he is the cause of that then he is going to help her. Ashley tells Tucker she doesn’t need his help because there is nothing wrong with her. Ashley tells Tucker she wants him back and she will leave her family to make him happy. Ashley then gives Tucker a kiss to prove she wants to be with him.

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Days Update Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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Steve, John, and Ava go to the brewery. Ava prays while John and Steve get the tank open. Ava asks if they are alive. John tells Ava to just stay back as he and Steve head inside.

Tate questions Holly saying she can’t tell the truth, arguing that they are talking about his life and right now, he has no life as he’s stuck in a halfway house for no reason. Tate shouts that he wants his life back. Holly then agrees to tell that the drugs weren’t his but says she can’t say that they belonged to her. Tate complains that they will still think the drugs were his then and asks why she can’t tell the truth. Holly reveals that she overheard Nicole talking to EJ when she thought she was sleeping and she was talking about how disappointed she would be if it was her drugs. Holly talks about what it did to Nicole to lose her baby and then her almost dying. Holly declares that she can’t do that to Nicole and she would never trust her again. Tate questions if Holly is going to sacrifice him and his future so she can keep up appearances. Holly says it’s not like that. Tate asks what it’s like then. Tate pleads with Holly to help him but then EJ enters the room. EJ is shocked as Holly tries to tell him it’s not what it looks like. EJ questions how the hell Tate got in there and says he’s calling the police.

Brady runs in to Sarah in the town square. Sarah mentions heading to work while Brady is going to the gym. Brady stops and asks if she has a minute as he has a medical question for her about comas.

Steve and John try to revive Tripp and Wendy while Ava calls 911. Ava prays while Steve and John are unable to revive them. Rafe and Harris then arrive. Ava cries as Steve and John continue working on Tripp and Wendy. John says they need serious medical help now. Rafe calls for backup.

Brady asks Sarah if a coma can affect Holly’s memory. Sarah responds that she can’t discuss that with him because of doctor-patient confidentiality. Brady asks if a person’s memory in general can be affected by a coma. Sarah says she’s not a neurologist, but she knows there is a potential for that as a coma can cause a wide range of impairments which can include memory loss. Brady questions if it’s short term or long term. Sarah says it depends on the severity of brain damage and how long they were in a coma. Brady asks if the memories could come back because his son’s future depends on Holly remembering what happened the night she overdosed. Sarah says she’s sorry as she can’t imagine how hard that must be. Sarah repeats that it’s not her specialty but from what she knows, memories can come back quickly, gradually, or sometimes not at all. Brady confirms he read that online but he wanted a professional’s opinion, so he thanks her. Sarah hopes everything works out for Tate as she then walks away. Brady thinks back to Tate insisting to him that the drugs were Holly’s and trying to figure out how to prove it.

Holly asks EJ not to call the police because Tate didn’t do anything wrong. EJ argues that he broke into his home. Holly asks for a chance to explain why he’s there so EJ allows it. Tate explains that he has just been so worried about Holly. EJ blames Tate for Holly nearly dying. Tate says that’s not true and that he has it all wrong about that night. Tate swears the drugs were not his. Nicole then comes in and questions what Tate is doing there. EJ says he was apparently breaking and entering through Holly’s window. Tate says he just missed Holly so much. EJ decides he’s calling the police and nothing can stop him this time. Holly asks Nicole to stop him but Nicole says she can’t do that. Nicole tells Tate that she’s going to call his father. Nicole calls Brady and says she needs him to get to the DiMera Mansion right away as Tate broke in to see Holly which shocks Brady. Nicole adds that EJ is calling the police right now so Brady says he’s on his way and hangs up. Nicole then asks Tate and Holly what’s really going on.

Steve and John continue working on Tripp and Wendy while Ava prays for Tripp to come back to them. Rafe checks Wendy and finds that she has a pulse. Steve tells Tripp that Wendy’s coming back, so he has to fight to come back to them. Rafe tells Wendy they are here for her and asks her to squeeze his hand if she can hear him which she does. Rafe exclaims that Wendy’s back as John encourages her. Wendy regains consciousness and asks where Tripp is. Rafe tells her that Steve is helping him. Wendy asks if he’s okay. John says the only way to help Tripp is for her to get stronger. John urges Wendy to focus on him and breathe. Steve checks Tripp and finds his pulse. Ava asks if he can hear her. Tripp slowly regains consciousness and asks where Wendy is, referring to her as his wife. Ava encourages Tripp that Wendy is there and okay which relieves him. Ava points out that Tripp called Wendy his wife. Steve guesses he just hopes that someday she will be, but right now that they are just relieved that they are okay. Rafe gets a call from Jada. Rafe informs Jada that they found Tripp and Wendy and it looks like they will be okay. Rafe tells Jada to stay on top of it and call him with any updates. Rafe hangs up and announces that Clyde Weston escaped from prison. John asks if Jada had any intel on that. Rafe responds that it just happened so he’s sure they are looking at security footage as they speak. Harris wonders if Clyde had help from Goldman. Rafe is sure of it and asks who else would help…

Brady goes to the DiMera Mansion. EJ questions Nicole calling him. Nicole argues that Brady had a right to know what’s going on with his son. Brady checks on Tate, who insists that he just wanted to see Holly and make sure she was okay. EJ argues that Tate just wanted to make sure that Holly would lie for him. EJ adds that he heard Holly tell Tate not to make her do this when he opened the door. Tate argues that he just wanted Holly to tell the truth because he just wants his life back. The doorbell rings so EJ tells him that he can tell his story to the police. Tate pleads with Holly to tell them what happened or else they will take him back to jail. EJ returns with two cops and orders them to arrest Tate for breaking and entering. Brady asks if they can talk about this. EJ argues that there is nothing to talk about. EJ calls Tate a plague on his family and says they’ve all had enough. EJ goes over how Tate left his halfway house without permission and broke in to harass Holly. Brady argues that Tate was falsely accused and is a good, honest kid who wouldn’t have risked everything to break in if he wasn’t telling the truth. Brady declares that all Tate wants is for Holly to tell the truth about how and why she overdosed on New Year’s Eve. EJ complains that they already know how, accusing Tate of pushing drugs on Holly and that he only broke in to try and save his own ass. Holly yells at him to stop and says that’s not true. Holly then faints in to Nicole’s arms.

John, Steve, Harris, Ava, and Rafe go to the hospital with Tripp and Wendy. Rafe calls Jada and informs her that Tripp and Wendy are both awake and they should be able to interview them tonight. Rafe tells Jada to stay on the horn as they will need to interview guards and support staff as soon as possible. Rafe says he’ll see her at the station and hangs up. Harris calls it a hell of a stunt for Clyde to break out of prison. Ava asks Steve and John why they haven’t heard anything yet. Steve encourages that Tripp and Wendy are in good hands, so they need to trust the doctors to do their job. John points out trust and questions Ava, saying they had a plan here. Ava argues that Tripp and Wendy might have died if she hadn’t thought like Clyde. Sarah comes out and informs them that they can see Tripp and Wendy now. Ava asks Sarah if Tripp is going to be okay. Sarah confirms he is resting comfortably but asks her to keep the visit short since they need rest. Ava thanks Sarah as her and Steve go to see Tripp. John asks Sarah if Wendy is up for a visit as well. Sarah thinks she is and sends John to her room. Sarah then sees Harris and asks how he’s feeling. Harris says he’s feeling stronger every day. Sarah says she’s glad to hear that but she would still like to check him out. Sarah sends Harris to Wendy’s room and tells him to then meet her in the exam room.

Ava and Steve enter Tripp’s hospital room to check on him. Tripp says he’s good and just glad to be in an actual bed. Ava doesn’t think she’s ever been that scared in her life but points out that Steve saved Tripp’s life. Steve calls it a group effort and says that what’s important is they found him in time.

Rafe and John enter Wendy’s hospital room to check on her. Wendy admits she’s not great physically but she’s beyond relieved and grateful to be able to breathe. Wendy says they really saved her and Tripp’s lives and thanks them. Rafe asks if he should contact her parents. Wendy says she tried to call her mom but it went to voicemail, so she just let her know she was okay. Wendy asks if Tripp is okay too. John confirms his parents are in with him now. Harris then enters the room. Rafe asks if Wendy feels up to talking about what happened. Wendy responds that what happened was that Officer Goldman found her and Tripp during the geocaching event on Valentine’s Day and told them that Tripp was in danger, so they had to follow her immediately to a safehouse which she said was a direct order from Rafe. Rafe says they just learned she was a bad cop and wishes they had known sooner. Wendy says she was so sure that she was one of the good guys. Rafe says they are just learning of all the criminal activities that she’s been up to. John credits Wendy for the sign language clue. Rafe asks what he’s missing. Wendy brings up the video and guesses Rafe didn’t notice her behind Tripp, signing the word “beer”. John explains that Wendy’s good thinking is what led them to the brewery. Rafe calls that really impressive but remarks that maybe they would’ve found her sooner if Ava just shared the video with them in the first place.

Nicole checks on Holly while EJ rushes to pull Tate back. EJ picks Holly up and orders the cops to get Tate out of there. EJ carries Holly out and upstairs while Nicole follows. Tate asks Brady to do something as the cops arrest Tate.

Wendy pleads with Rafe not to be upset with Ava since Goldman told them that no cops could know about the video or they’d be dead. Rafe argues that Ava knew she could trust him but Harris points out that it was a happy ending since Tripp and Wendy are okay and safe. Rafe knows Harris is close with Ava but warns about if he finds out Ava had anything to do with Clyde’s escape. Harris questions where that’s coming from. Rafe asks if Harris doesn’t think it’s a little convenient that Tripp and Wendy are found at the same time as Clyde’s escape. Harris points out there’s no evidence linking Ava to Clyde’s escape. Rafe responds that they both know what Ava is capable of.

Tripp thanks Steve and Ava for not giving up on them. Tripp admits that towards the end, he and Wendy were sure that they were going to die in the tank. Steve informs him that Wendy’s sign language saved them. Tripp says they didn’t have time to plan anything but Wendy thankfully acted on her own. Ava calls Wendy a brave woman. Steve is thankful that Goldman didn’t notice what Wendy was doing. Steve admits they almost didn’t catch it at first. Ava credits Steve and John for being relentless on the video and not giving up. Ava tells Tripp that she’s counting on him coming home real soon, so she tells him to just relax. Ava offers to stay, so Tripp tells her and Steve both to stay as long as they want.

Sarah checks on Harris and tells him that he’s very lucky as his stitches were not meant to be put through the ringer. Harris points out that he’s still standing. Sarah gives him an antibiotic to take and pain medicine to take if necessary. Sarah admires his dedication to his job. Harris says the same to her. Sarah hopes that Harris gets to the bottom of his own case, pointing out that Xander has been held in jail without bail ever since Harris was shot. Harris says he’s sorry about that and he’s sure the officers were just following the evidence. Sarah comments on it pointing directly at Xander. Sarah says she knows Xander is innocent and now that Harris is up and around, she thought maybe he would remember who did shoot him. Harris responds that so far, he doesn’t. Sarah hopes he remembers soon because Victoria really misses her dad and Xander is missing a lot of firsts. Harris repeats that he’s sorry. Sarah thanks him and says she does understand, but points out that he’s a really experienced detective so she has every faith that he’ll continue investigating who did shoot him so that she and Victoria can bring Xander home where he belongs.

Steve and John talk at the hospital about Tripp and Wendy seeming in good spirits. Steve guesses when they are feeling stronger, they can get more information from them. John is not sure that time is on their side. Steve asks what he’s talking about since no one knows they were involved in Clyde’s escape. John informs him that Rafe is suspicious of Ava based on past experience with her and he got the vibe that Rafe is about to start digging. Steve worries that Rafe’s digging could lead straight back to them. John worries that they made a serious mistake in letting the devil loose, so God only knows what’s going to happen next.

Rafe joins Harris in a room at the hospital. Harris fills him in on getting checked out. Rafe says he’s heading to put a task force together as this investigation is going to be massive. Harris responds that he’ll be right behind him but Rafe says no. Harris questions what he means. Rafe orders Harris to go home and get some rest because he needs him healed up and he can’t take the chance of losing him.

Sarah goes to Tripp’s hospital room to check on him. Tripp says he would feel better if he could see Wendy and asks if he could be taken to see her. Sarah then brings Wendy in to see Tripp. Tripp says he’s so excited to see her. Wendy says they couldn’t keep her away from him for long. They talk about making it through and say they love each other as they kiss.

Nicole and EJ get Holly back in her bed. Holly assures her that she’s fine. Nicole offers to call Sarah but Holly promises she doesn’t need to do that. EJ says they will be right down the hall. Holly asks him not to send Tate to jail, promising that he didn’t do anything wrong. Nicole says they can talk about it in the morning as she needs to rest. Holly argues that she doesn’t understand but EJ insists that Nicole knows what’s best for her. EJ and Nicole then exit the room. Holly thinks back to New Year’s Eve and Tate trying to talk her out of using the drugs and then to Tate asking her to tell the truth earlier.

Tate asks Brady to check on Holly. Brady is sure that EJ and Nicole are taking care of her while right now, his focus is on him. Tate asks what’s going to happen to him, promising he won’t leave the halfway house again. Brady says his hands are tied and he can’t help him after he broke in to the district attorney’s house. Tate asks him to talk to Nicole but Brady says she won’t turn on her husband right now. Brady tells Tate that he’s sorry. The cops say it’s time. Brady says he’ll talk to Justin about getting him out of this. Tate apologizes, admitting that he really screwed up this time. The cops then escort Tate out of the mansion.

Harris and Ava embrace at the hospital. Ava thanks him for everything he did for her son. Harris states that Tripp is going to be okay. Ava says Harris is too. Harris knows that Ava was there for him a lot when he was unconscious as Rafe told him. Harris is sure it helped his recovery to sense that she was around him. Ava isn’t sure how much it helped but she was definitely around him. Ava asks how he’s feeling. Harris says he’s glad he’s not staying here tonight as he’s looking forward to sleeping in his own bed. Ava asks what about her bed since Harris is still recovering from a gunshot wound and she knows he’s not recovered fully yet so he will need someone to help take care of him and she’d like to be that someone if he’d let her.

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Lily walks into Daniel’s apartment and finds Heather and Lucy there. Heather and Lucy leave Daniel and Lily alone so they can talk. Lily figures out Daniel and Heather slept together while she was away. Lily gets Daniel to admit he never stopped loving Heather and they want to rebuild their relationship. Lily is hurt that Devon knew about Daniel’s relationship with Heather and didn’t tell her about it.

Billy and Devon argue about Mamie’s proposal that they split the company in two but the company would remain the same in name only. Chance tells Nate they should work together to do what is best for the company.

Adam talks to Sally and tells her he is worried about Connor.

Adam also tells Sally the details of his family’s ordeal with Jordan and admits he is afraid that Jordan will hurt Victor. The rest of the Newman family are at the ranch worrying about Nick and Victor since they have not heard from them. Victor and Nick finally arrive at the ranch and tell everyone the Jordan ordeal has come to an end. The audience sees Jordan locked in a room trying to find a way out then she screams “Damn you Victor Newman!!”

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Holly lays in bed in her room and gets another direct message from Theresa’s account. She opens the message and sees that it’s Tate asking her to call him through the app as soon as she sees the message.

Tate lays in bed with Theresa’s phone and gets excited when he sees that Holly has seen his message, so he hopes that she calls him.

Tripp and Wendy remain locked up and trying to stay conscious. Wendy weakly tells Tripp that she loved exchanging vows but points out that they didn’t finish.

Ava is left tied up at the airfield and screams in frustration that Clyde is a lying bastard. Ava asks herself what she was thinking as she worries about losing Tripp. John and Steve then return. Steve tells Ava that he told her.

At the police station, Rafe tells Jada that Rebecca Goldman was the last person he ever expected to be on the dark side. Jada says being shocked was an understatement. Harris arrives at the station. Rafe and Jada question what he’s doing there. Harris reveals that he checked himself out of the hospital. Rafe tells Harris that he doesn’t need to do this in his condition and assures that they have this handled. Harris argues that they can always use an extra pair of eyes and there’s no way he’s going to lie in his hospital bed doing nothing.

At the hospital, Abe holds Paulina’s hand and prays as she imagines someone appearing in the room. Abe turns to look and the woman greets Abe. He questions her knowing him and asks if he’s hallucinating. Paulina then identifies that it’s Abe’s late wife, Lexie, and says she recognizes her from pictures. Paulina introduces herself and asks Lexie if it’s time. Abe questions what’s going on. Paulina asks if Abe sees Lexie, his first wife. Abe argues that Lexie died years ago

Rafe tells Harris that maybe they can use him so Harris asks where to start. Jada says she still can’t wrap her head around Rebecca Goldman working for Clyde. Rafe adds that they have an APB out for Rebecca and her car while they are also searching her records, though he’s sure she used a burner phone and she’s no amateur considering how she played them. Harris declares that they win this by skating to where the puck is going to be and not where it is now.

Ava questions how John and Steve got back. John responds that it took them three minutes to leave her goons laying on the side of the road as he unties her. Ava argues that she had no choice but John says she did. Ava complains that Clyde lied to her. John guesses that now Clyde is long gone. Steve asks Ava what Clyde told her about Tripp. Ava responds that he said Tripp is as good as dead. Steve doesn’t accept anything Clyde says and refuses to believe it until they leave no stone unturned. Ava blames herself as Steve yells at her to shut up. Steve declares that they have to find Tripp before it’s too late as they walk off.

Tripp and Wendy struggle to stay awake as Tripp talks about wanting to buy them a house one day and have kids as they say I love you to each other.

Holly remains in her room as she hears a noise outside her window. Holly then opens her window and is shocked to find Tate climbing up.

Abe recalls reading that Lexie was his first wife’s name but repeats that she died. Paulina confirms that Lexie died from brain cancer years ago. Paulina brings up that Abe and Lexie had a son together, Theo. Abe then questions if Lexie is there to take Paulina to the other side. Paulina tearfully declares that it’s her time but Abe refuses to let her go.

Jada can’t believe that she was a friend to Rebecca. Rafe notes that they took her word for it when she shot the drug dealer. Harris goes over how Rebecca was doing Clyde’s dirty work all that time right under their noses. Jada remembers Rebecca saying she had a sore arm on the night of the shooting at Lucas and she said she hurt it at the gym but Kate shot at the shooter so it all makes sense now. Harris admits she was good and asks if they’ve questioned Officer Phillips. Rafe confirms Phillips is not thrilled to be on desk duty but understands they have to investigate him too. Rafe adds that Phillips was furious and seemed shocked. Jada wonders what else they will uncover.

Tate climbs in to Holly’s room and hugs her, saying she’s alive and he can’t believe he’s looking at her. Holly tells him that he shouldn’t be there. Tate assures that no one saw him and asks what happened. Holly responds that she was in a coma but she’s fine now. Tate talks about thinking she was going to die and not knowing what to do. Holly holds his hand and says he doesn’t have to go anywhere. Tate asks if she’s really okay. Holly confirms that she is, so Tate then grabs her and kisses her. Holly can’t believe he climbed up to her window. Tate says he’s done crazier. Holly asks if he’s going to tell her what he’s doing there. Tate says she wasn’t answering his messages so he was running out of options. Holly says she just didn’t know what to say to him but she guesses she knows what she wants to say now. Holly then tells Tate that she’s really sorry.

Ava goes back to her apartment with John and Steve. Steve decides they have to call Rafe and get Tripp’s video to the police. John says no talk about Clyde’s escape. Ava says she doesn’t care what happens to her as long as Tripp is okay. John then calls Rafe and tells him that Ava received a very disturbing video of Tripp and Wendy being held hostage. John says the situation looks dire and asks Rafe if he wants to look at it. Rafe tells John to send it over as they hang up. John hopes Rafe can pick up on something they missed. Steve plays the video again for he, John, and Ava. Steve thinks he sees something in the video.

Tripp and Wendy struggle to stay awake.

The vision of Lexie asks Abe if he remembers when he last saw her, reminding him that it was in Heaven. Abe then has a flashback to that moment. Abe tells Lexie that he remembers now and declares that he remembers it all, including when he and Lexie met as partners in the police department. Abe excitedly asks Paulina if she knows what this means.

Tate tells Holly not to be sorry and insists that it’s fine. Holly argues that it’s not fine and that she’s ashamed because she should’ve known better. Holly acknowledges that Tate even told her not to take the pills but admits that she thought they were just harmless ADHD meds. Holly adds that she should’ve listened to Tate. Tate questions that being why she’s sorry. Holly asks if there’s something else. Tate then asks if she has any idea what happened after she overdosed as he reveals that EJ blamed him and said that he forced her to take the drugs, then had him arrested which shocks Holly.

Abe tells Lexie that they had quite the life together. Abe admits they had their ups and downs but they were very much in love. Abe brings up their son Theo and Lexie being chief of staff at the hospital. Abe jokes that he only seems to fall in love with confident and feisty women. Lexie tells Abe that now he needs to focus on the woman he’s committed the rest of his life to. Abe agrees and declares that Paulina is his life now and his everything. Abe repeats that he remembers their wedding. Abe says they have so much more life to live but Paulina loses consciousness. Abe frantically asks if Paulina is with him as her monitors flatline, causing Abe to panic.

Harris, Jada, and Rafe watch Tripp’s video. Harris calls it proof that Clyde is the mastermind behind everything because he knew if he took Tripp, he could get Ava to do anything he demanded in order to save her son. Harris points out that Clyde’s plan to take him out failed miserably and he thinks they have a criminal conspiracy on their hands with Rebecca Goldman. Rafe remembers that he had Goldman fill out the missing persons report on Tripp and Wendy and she listed herself as the point of contact, so if anyone reached out, it would go straight to her. Rafe instructs Jada to pull Rebecca’s GPS info from when Tripp and Wendy went missing. Harris gets a pain in his side so Rafe asks if he’s sure he’s okay to do this. Harris insists that he is so Rafe instructs him to call the prison to find out if there was any contact between Goldman and Clyde. Harris says he’s on it. Rafe hopes this leads them to something.

Steve tells Ava and John to focus on the gestures that Wendy makes behind Tripp in the video. Steve looks up sign language as he thinks that’s what Wendy was doing. Steve finds out she used sign language for “beer”. John points out the background and they realize there’s an abandoned brewery tank by the airport. Ava points out that they were just at the airport.

Holly questions Tate about EJ having him arrested. Tate explains that he was first sent to jail then an awful place for juvenile criminals and then a halfway house. Holly says she’s sorry as she had no idea. Tate tells her not to be sorry and to just help him by telling the truth. Holly questions what exactly to tell. Tate says that the pills were Holly’s and her overdose was because she took those pills and that he had nothing to do with it. Holly responds that she can’t do that.

Harris tells Jada and Rafe that he couldn’t get through to the prison as apparently there was a toxic chemical spill and their hands are full. Jada tracks Rebecca’s GPS and finds a location listed a dozen times since Tripp and Wendy went missing. Jada notes that it’s too far out of town to be a stop on her trail. Jada finds out it’s the brewery by the airport. Harris decides he’s going with Rafe. Rafe instructs Jada to find out any more stops that Rebecca made as he then exits with Harris.

Steve, John, and Ava go to the brewery. Ava prays while John and Steve get the tank open. Ava asks if they are alive. John tells Ava to just stay back as he and Steve head inside.

Abe tells Lexie that he remembers after he got shot, she appeared to him from Heaven and said it wasn’t his time as he was needed here in this life. Lexie responds that he still is. Abe cries that they need Paulina as so many people count on her, so she can’t leave. Lexie clarifies that she’s not there to take anyone, but to help he and Paulina. Lexie instructs Abe to close his eyes and feel the love inside his heart, then transfer in to Paulina. Abe sits back down next to Paulina.

Tate questions Holly saying she can’t tell the truth, arguing that they are talking about his life and right now, he has no life as he’s stuck in a halfway house for no reason. Tate shouts that he wants his life back. Holly then agrees to tell that the drugs weren’t his but says she can’t say that they belonged to her. Tate complains that they will still think the drugs were his then and asks why she can’t tell the truth. Holly reveals that she overheard Nicole talking to EJ when she thought she was sleeping and she was talking about how disappointed she would be if it was her drugs. Holly talks about what it did to Nicole to lose her baby and then her almost dying. Holly declares that she can’t do that to Nicole. Tate questions if Holly is going to sacrifice him and his future so she can keep up appearances. Holly says it’s not like that. Tate asks what it’s like then. Tate pleads with Holly to help him and then they hear someone trying to open the door.

Steve and John try to revive Tripp and Wendy while Ava calls 911. Ava prays while Steve and John are unable to revive them. Rafe and Harris then arrive. Ava cries as Steve and John continue working on Tripp and Wendy.

Abe cries for Paulina not to leave him as a nurse enters to check on her and sees that Paulina is suddenly breathing again and wakes up. Abe realizes the vision of Lexie has vanished and declares that he believes.

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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Phyllis can see the afterglow on Summer’s face and she figures out Summer and Chance had a sleep over. Phyllis is happy that Chance makes Summer happy.

Billy and Chance have a meeting and Billy explains to Chance that their job at Chancellor-Winters is to protect Jill’s interests in the company. Billy also tells Chance that if he wants what is best for the company he had better align himself with him.

Jordan takes Victor to a cheap motel, has him sit in a chair, and points a gun at him. Jordan tells Victor he will starve to death and die in that room and his family will grieve for him. Jordan tells Victor she had planned to lock both him, and Nikki in that room and starve them to death, but she had to change her plan. Nick arrives and sneaks up behind Jordan and puts a Taser to her neck. Nick arrives. Victor put an unconscious Jordan on the bed. Jordan awakens a short while later and Victor explains to Jordan that he was wearing a tracking device inside his pants. Nick tells Jordan that he never followed Victor’s car. He just took another route to the motel. Victor tells Jordan she should never underestimate him.

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Days Short Recap Friday, March 8, 2024

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John and Steve’s plan went underway. The alarm went off in the prison. Abe told Lani and Chanel that Paulina wasn’t doing well. He said there was no change and no update on a heart transplant. Lani and Chanel told him to get rest, but he refused to leave. He said he wanted to be there when Paulina woke up. Abe said Paulina was running out of time. Chanel and Lani said they weren’t giving up hope. Tripp tried to keep Wendy calm when she thought they were going to die. Wendy said she wasn’t scared because she was with the man she loved. He said he never loved her more than he did now. Steve and John went to Clyde’s cell. Paulina woke up. She asked about her grandchildren. Lani said they would be there to see her tomorrow. Paulina asked Chanel about her kids. She wanted Chanel to tell the kids about her if she didn’t make it. While Tripp and Wendy talked about religion, he blamed himself for her not being in China. She said she would always pick him. He said he wouldn’t trade knowing her. She said they should write letters to their families. Clyde told John and Steve that their plan was brilliant. They left the cell.

Paulina told Lani and Chanel that she needed to talk to Abe. She said she felt herself slipping away. Abe told her she couldn’t say that. She thanked him for giving her the best years of his life. He said he loved her. She wanted him to promise her that he would take care of her girls. He agreed to do it. She said she was tired. Tripp and Wendy talked about the things they have taken for granted. Wendy assured him that he was a good brother and son. He said he could have done better. She said she could have done better by her parents. Wendy told Tripp that she wanted to be a wife and mother, but she wasn’t going to get the chance. Tripp asked her to marry him. John and Steve brought Clyde to the airfield. Ava asked Clyde where her son was. Clyde didn’t tell them. Ava pulled out a gun. Her goons showed up with guns. Ava said they were going to do things her way. Chanel and Lani talked about Paulina. Lani said Paulina was a survivor. She talked about the way she treated Paulina when she found out she was her biological mother. They talked about their kids not knowing Paulina. Ava told John and Steve they were done. She wanted her guys to take them back to Salem. When they left, Ava asked Clyde where her son was. Clyde said that was an ace move. He said he didn’t trust her. She said there was nothing she could do. He said when he was in the air, he would tell her where Tripp and Wendy were. Abe told Paulina that they needed more time. John and Steve talked about Ava double crossing them. Clyde told Ava that she would never find her son if she killed him. Ava said she wasn’t going to kill him. She asked where her son was. Clyde said he was halfway to heaven. Goldman showed up and took the gun from Ava. There was a white light shining on Paulina. Someone stood over Paulina’s bed. Paulina let Abe know the person was standing there. Ava was tied up. Goldman and Clyde kissed each other. Clyde told Ava that he and Goldman were going to leave. Ava said she would do whatever he wanted. Clyde wouldn’t tell her. Ava threatened to kill Clyde. When he walked off, Goldman told Ava that she made sure her son was good and dead.

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Days Short Recap Thursday, March 7, 2024

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Eric went to the DiMera mansion to see Holly. He talked to Nicole about Holly. Steve and John looked at a map to figure out where to find Tripp and Wendy. Ava talked to a connection to get information about Tripp and Wendy. She was upset that she had to work with her family again. Steve asked her if her family was going to help. She said Angelo was in. He wondered what it cost her. Eric visited with Holly. She said it was hard to accept losing some of her memory. Sloan talked to Tate and Theresa about Holly getting drugs. Holly talked to Eric about what happened on New Year’s. She couldn’t remember anything. Tate asked Sloan if she thought the case would go to trial. Sloan informed him that it would be hard to prove without Holly remembering how she got the drugs. She said she could do a plea deal for him. He refused to take a plea because he wasn’t guilty. Steve, John and Ava made a plan to get Tripp and Wendy. John and Steve were ready to get the things they needed. Ava wondered what they were talking about.

Nicole didn’t know what she would do if she lost Holly. They bonded while Nicole talked about her fears. Theresa felt like Tate should take the plea. He thought Holly would come around and tell the truth when she remembered it. Tate wanted to know if Holly knew what happened to him. Theresa wasn’t sure if he knew. Sloan wanted to talk to Theresa about Tate. She planned to file a complaint against EJ. She was’t sure if it wold work, but she wanted to try. Ava was upset that Steve and John wanted to take chances against Clyde. Steve said he was doing whatever it takes to get Tripp back. Ava reminded him of what Clyde was capable of. John assured her that he swiped the place for bugs. She told them not to go after Clyde because he would go after Tripp. Ava didn’t want to take chances with their son. Steve didn’t want to let Clyde go after everything he did to the town. John agreed with Steve. Ava felt they were in cahoots behind her back. Steve said they were prepared to get Clyde if he didn’t tell them Tripp’s location. Sloan warned Theresa that she couldn’t guarantee the outcome of Tate’s case, but she would do whatever she could to help. Tate took Theresa’s phone while she was talking to Sloan.

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Chanel and Lani join Abe in Paulina’s hospital room where Abe informs them that Paulina is not doing good.

Wendy and Tripp remain locked up as Tripp encourages that Ava and Steve must be looking for them by now. Wendy wonders how they will know they are there and worries about how long they have until running out of oxygen. Tripp points out that the danger is more in the carbon monoxide. Wendy wants to know if there is a chance of them dying.

Steve, John, and Ava wait outside of the prison. John says it’s time to roll while Ava prays that this has to work.

Two men inside the prison dump over barrels of bleach and ammonia as they then take off running.

Clyde lays on his bed in his cell reading a book until the alarms go off which excites him.

Lani asks how Paulina’s breathing is. Abe responds that it’s labored and the doctors were there earlier but there’s no change or update on a possible heart transplant. Lani suggests Abe go get some rest while she and Chanel stay with Paulina. Chanel promises they won’t leave her side. Abe says maybe later. Lani argues that Abe looks exhausted and needs sleep but Abe insists that he’s fine and wants to be there when Paulina wakes up. Abe tells them that the doctors say Paulina is running out of time but points out that thousands of other people are waiting for a heart transplant too. Chanel and Lani agree that they cannot give up hope.

Tripp encourages Wendy to take slow, shallow breaths. Wendy comments on him being so brave. Wendy tries to encourage that they will be okay and says even if they are not, she’ll be okay because she’s with the man she loves as they hug. Wendy then asks if Tripp believes in God.

Steve and John break in to the prison and confront Clyde in his cell.

Paulina wakes up and is greeted by Abe, Lani, and Chanel. Chanel asks how she’s feeling. Paulina asks about her grandbabies. Lani assures her that Eli will bring them tomorrow. Abe shows Paulina drawings that her grandkids made for her. Paulina jokes with Chanel about giving her more grandbabies. Chanel says to give her and Johnny some time as they just got married. Paulina tells Chanel to tell them about her if she doesn’t make it.

Tripp informs Wendy that Ava was run Catholic and it runs pretty deep in her family. Wendy says that she’s asking about him. Tripp talks about having patients at the hospital from all kinds of faith and backgrounds. Tripp says when he’s had to give bad news to someone, it seems the religious one are usually comforted by their belief in the afterlife and that God is watching over them. Wendy asks if Tripp believes that everything happens for a reason and that God is looking out for them right now. Tripp responds that he wants to believe that, especially now. Tripp can’t believe they’ve never talked about this and asks if Wendy is religious at all. Wendy talks about being taught to seek enlightenment through meditation and it was drummed in to her that life is beautiful and mysterious but also full of suffering and uncertainty, like right now. Tripp is sorry that she’s not back in China with her family but Wendy stops him and assures that she’s here because she’s in love with him. Tripp says he wouldn’t trade knowing her for anything. Wendy suggests they should write messages for their families just in case. Tripp says they have nothing to write on or with, so they’ll just have to trust that their families know they are thinking of them and love them. Wendy brings up that her parents already lost Li, so she’s their only child and she’s scared that they won’t be able to deal with it. Wendy points out that Tripp is Ava’s only child too. Tripp acknowledges that Ava has already been through so much with losing her other son. Tripp says right now, he’s feeling pretty religious and suggests that they both pray that their parents don’t have to suffer any more than they already have.

Ava waits outside the prison.

Clyde compliments John and Steve on their plan as they dress him up in a uniform and gas mask and get him out of his cell.

Lani asks Paulina how they can help. Paulina says she needs to talk to Abe so Chanel decides they will go get coffee and exits with Lani. Paulina tells Abe that she can feel herself slipping away. Abe tells her not to talk like that and to be positive as he declares that he won’t let her go. Abe cries that he loves her so much. Paulina asks Abe to promise to take care of her girls. Abe promises to look out for Chanel, Lani, Eli, Johnny, Jules, and Carver. Abe declares that he won’t let her down. Paulina repeats that she’s tired as Abe breaks down crying.

Wendy talks about how she was dreading going to the dentist tomorrow but now she wishes she could make that appointment. Wendy feels she took everything for granted. Tripp feels he did too and brings up times that he turned Steve down when he invited him over to watch a game or when Joey wanted to hangout. Wendy praises Tripp as a son and brother but Tripp feels he could’ve done better. Wendy talks about her parents wanted her to get married young and have kids but she pushed back against anyone telling her how to live her life. Wendy admits that she does want to get married and have kids, just on her own time. Wendy declares that she wanted to be a mom and a wife but now she’ll never get the chance, so Tripp asks her to marry him right now.

Ava waits at the airfield as John and Steve arrive with Clyde. Clyde praises Ava and admits he wasn’t sure she could pull this off. Ava asks where her son is. Clyde says all in good time. Steve argues that they broke him out, so now Clyde has to keep his end up and tell them where Tripp is. Clyde says not yet which upsets Ava. Ava then pulls out a gun as the two men who helped with the prison escape appear alongside her with guns. John questions what she’s doing as Ava declares that they are going to do this her way.

Chanel and Lani sit together in the hospital. Chanel cries that she can’t believe that this happening is Paulina just got through cancer, her surgery was a success and she was supposed to be out of the woods. Chanel says they were all so happy and Paulina was recovering, doing fine. Lani recalls Paulina seeming indestructible when she was little. Lani talks about having no idea that Paulina was going through Hell in an abusive marriage and being forced to give up her child. Lani brings up when she first found out that Paulina was her biological mother and she was so upset at her for keeping it from her but she knows it was done to protect her. Lani states that Paulina sacrificed her own happiness for her. Chanel points out that Lani would do the same for her children. Lani worries that her babies are going to grow up without their grandmother and they are too little to remember her. Chanel worries that her future kids won’t know her at all. Chanel asks what they are going to do since Paulina is the one person who loves them no matter what. Lani adds that no matter how many mistakes they’ve made, their mother still loves them. They agree that they are so lucky and declare that luck better not run out as they hug.

Abe asks if Paulina can hear him as she falls back asleep. Abe thanks her for giving him the best years of his life. Abe wishes he could remember all the times they had together, but instead he got to fall in love with her all over again. Abe tells Paulina that he loves her and always will.

Tripp and Wendy exchange vows. Tripp talks about finding the one in Wendy and that’s why past relationships didn’t work out. Tripp talks about being able to completely be himself and feel accepted by her. Tripp vows to love and cherish her.

Ava tells John and Steve that this is where they get off. John warns that she doesn’t want to do this while Steve calls it a big mistake. Ava declares that it’s the only way to save her son. Ava then orders the two men to take John and Steve back to Salem so they escort them away. Ava asks Clyde one last time where her son is. Clyde calls that an ace move and says it seems Ava is the only one who gets it. Clyde tells Ava that he appreciates her stopping John and Steve from double crossing her but says he still doesn’t trust her. Clyde says that once he is in the air, he will call her and tell her where Wendy and Tripp are. Ava points her gun at him and says that’s not going to work for her.

Chanel says she has to pull herself together before they go back in to see Paulina. Lani says that Paulina knows they are scared and they can’t fool her. Chanel calls it so messed up and wrong that their wonderful mother is in there dying while horrible people get to live. Lani calls life unfair and you have to play the cards you’ve been dealt. Lani encourages Chanel not to lose hope. Lani cries that if they lose their mom, they will have each other to be the strong, fierce, and powerful women that Paulina has shown them to be.

Abe tells Paulina that they need more time to make new memories. Abe knows he’s being selfish and says if she’s too tired to fight, it’s okay and that they will try to get along without her as he knows that’s what she would want. Abe cries that they will take care of each other as he holds Paulina’s hand.

Wendy begins her vows to Tripp. Wendy calls him her best friend and praises his qualities. Wendy says they are friends, lovers, and now husband and wife. Wendy vows to love and cherish him as they kiss.

John and Steve are escorted back to the park in Salem. Steve says this wasn’t part of the plan while John says they shouldn’t be surprised that Ava double crossed them and that it’s just like the Chicago case.

Clyde warns Ava that if she kills him, she’ll never find Tripp. Ava responds that Clyde will live but he’ll walk real funny for awhile and won’t be able to have any more kids. Ava asks where her son is. Clyde thinks he’s probably halfway to Heaven by now. Rebecca, the former Officer Goldman, then appears and grabs Ava from behind, stealing her gun and sending Ava in to Clyde.

Chanel asks Lani if they should go back in now. Lani suggests giving Abe and Paulina more time. Lani decides they should go to the chapel to say a prayer for Paulina. Chanel and Lani say they love each other.

Abe holds Paulina’s hand as she imagines someone appearing in the room.

Wendy and Tripp get weak and wonder how much time they have left. They agree to get married for real if they get out of here.

John and Steve charge the two men who were holding them at gunpoint.

Clyde and Rebecca Goldman kiss after they tie Ava up. Clyde declares that they are going to drive off in to the sunset. Clyde tells Ava that he’ll be thinking of her as he travels down the road to freedom. Ava asks Clyde not to do this and offers anything he wants if he just tells her where Tripp is. Clyde says he’s sorry. Ava shouts that she will kill him, hunt him down to the ends of the earth and slit his throat. Clyde says adios while Rebecca tells Ava not to bother even looking for her son because she made sure he’s good and dead. Ava screams as Rebecca follows Clyde out.

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Theresa goes to visit Tate and asks how he’s holding up. Tate swears that he’s barely holding on. Theresa mentions hearing that Brady spoke to Nicole. Tate complains about Holly not remembering anything from that night. Theresa encourages that they are not giving up and will clear his name. Tate was so sure that Holly would tell the truth that he did not give her those drugs. Theresa points out that his family believes him. Tate complains that he’s still stuck here with no way out and asks what he’s going to do. Theresa responds that she has a plan.

Eric goes to the DiMera Mansion where Nicole answers the door. Eric welcomes her back and hugs her. Eric asks about Holly. Nicole says she’s very excited for his visit but notes that she’s a little upset that she can’t remember anything about New Year’s Eve. Nicole adds that Holly is on the mend and getting stronger every hour. Eric calls that fantastic and asks how Italy was for her. Nicole says she was mostly back and forth between the hospital and her hotel room. Nicole asks about his photography business. Eric says it’s great and picking up but his main focus has been on parenthood. Eric tells Nicole that he’s really happy to see her.

Leo goes to Sloan’s apartment. Sloan says she’s going to regret this but she’s desperate for a babysitter and he’s her last resort. Sloan says she went through every contact in her phone, Eric’s family, and the neighbors but no one else was available. Leo talks about coming prepared. Sloan says she’s going to meet a new client and will hopefully be back in a few hours before Eric gets home. Leo reminds her that he doesn’t work cheap. Sloan remarks that he’s been draining her dry for weeks as she then exits.

John and Steve go over a map of the prison as Ava calls her cousin Angelo, asking if he can make this happen as Tripp doesn’t have much time. Ava says she owes him big as she hangs up. John tells Ava that he’s sorry this situation has put her in this position. Ava says so much for vowing to never work with her family again. Steve asks if they are in then. Ava confirms that Angelo and his team will do their part. Steve asks what it cost her.

Nicole brings Eric to see Holly. Holly excitedly hugs him and says she’s so glad he’s there. Eric says he’s so happy to see her awake as they were pretty scared for awhile. Holly can’t believe she was out for two months. Eric encourages her being on the mend. Nicole says Sarah ran tests, so Holly is on track. Eric calls her their little miracle.

Tate asks what Theresa’s plan is. Sloan arrives and introduces herself to Tate. Theresa reveals that Sloan has agreed to take over Tate’s case. Tate asks what happened to Justin. Theresa says that Justin is knee deep in defending Xander from attempted murder charges and he’ll help later if he can so she went outside of the Kiriakis family because she wants to get Tate home to his family where he belong as soon as possible. Sloan states that they plan to take a somewhat novel approach.

Ava says her family is doing this as a one time favor, but if it comes back to bite her, she’ll deal with it when the time comes. John says they need the connections to get inside the prison. Steve declares that whatever it takes, Tripp and Wendy have to be saved. Ava says that Angelo and the family are only one part of the plan while it’s up to them to take care of the rest.

Jude wakes up crying so Leo goes to get the bottle of formula to feed him but that doesn’t work so Leo takes his temperature and finds that he is fine. Leo then realizes he may have to change the diaper.

Tate tells Sloan everything that happened on New Year’s Eve. She asks if he can remember any small detail that he may have left out but Tate assures that’s everything. Theresa asks if Sloan thinks she can help. Sloan says she does but thinks they should go over the challenges first. Sloan says that EJ’s case is multi-circumstantial but it doesn’t help that Tate delayed calling for help or lied to a police officer at first. Theresa argues that Tate was scared, confused, and just trying to help Holly. Sloan says she understands but the question is if the jury will understand if it goes to trial.

Nicole says she has to go schedule Holly’s next appointment and tells Holly and Eric to keep talking as she exits the room. Eric tells Holly about visiting her in the hospital every day and praying until Nicole took her to Italy. Holly asks if anyone else was there. Eric says there was pretty much everyone at some point. Holly feels she has a lot to catch up on. Eric brings up Nicole saying she’s having trouble remembering what happened on the night she overdosed. Holly confirms that. Eric asks if she thinks maybe someone slipped drugs in her cup. Holly supposes it’s possible but claims she doesn’t know. Eric points out that Holly would play with her hair when she got nervous or afraid that she might get in trouble. Holly calls that a long time ago. Eric questions what Holly isn’t telling him.

John, Steve, and Ava go over the prison map. Ava goes over their list of supplies and says everything is in order. John says he and Steve will handle transportation. Ava adds that Angelo will have a plane prepared for immediate flight. Steve thinks they are ready to go. Ava declares that tonight, they break in to prison.

Leo successfully changes Jude’s diaper and then picks him up to rock him to sleep while telling him a story. Leo tells the story of delivering Jude on the side of the road and how his mother got to hold him briefly. Leo says he doesn’t know how the story ends but assures that Jude will always be protected. Leo gets emotional at Jude smiling.

Holly tells Eric that New Year’s Eve is all just a blur and she really wishes she could remember what happened. Holly asks how Jude is doing. Eric shows her some pictures as Nicole rejoins them. Eric mentions Jude’s upcoming Christening and wanting Holly and Nicole to both be there. Nicole says if Holly’s doctors say it’s fine then she can come. Holly assures that she can’t wait. Eric says he hasn’t made an official date yet but it will be a small family gathering with a reception at the Brady Pub. Nicole offers to hold the reception here at the DiMera Mansion. Eric feels it’s too much to ask but Nicole insists that she’d love to, especially since he held the date for them. Eric says the Pub is fine but Nicole and Holly disagree. Eric then admits that he doesn’t think Sloan would be on board. Nicole asks if he’s sure, arguing that they are both parenting and working full time so it would be a huge load off for someone else to plan it. Nicole adds that closing the Pub would take away business from Roman. Holly insists it would be really cool to hold it here. Nicole adds that Holly wouldn’t have to leave home while recovering and insists that she would really like to do this for him. Nicole suggests maybe it could help make things right between her and Sloan. Eric then agrees that it’s a great offer and he will let Sloan know.

Tate questions if Sloan thinks this is going to trial. Theresa argues that it cannot go to trial. Sloan says that’s her hope but EJ is district attorney. Sloan says she’s beaten EJ before and negotiated plea deal but this case is personal to him. Tate argues that they just need to get Holly to tell the truth. Sloan says it will be very hard to prove Tate’s innocence unless Holly admits it was her drugs. Theresa encourages going after Holly for that but Tate argues that she is his friend. Theresa questions if a friend would let him go down for a crime he didn’t commit. Sloan says she will pursue every angle but does think they should consider another option which Theresa questions. Sloan suggests she could offer a plea deal which could be a light sentence and before he knows it, he’d be free to go home. Tate argues that he doesn’t want a plea deal or a light sentence because he did nothing wrong and tried to stop Holly from doing drugs.

John and Steve decide it’s time to go. John says he will get the supplies while Steve says he will get the unmarked vehicle to transport Clyde out of prison. Ava says she will meet them at the airfield. Steve reminds John that they need to stop by the office for that special equipment which Ava questions. Steve says it’s everything they need to interrogate Clyde about Tripp and Wendy’s location. John says they will make it look like they are busting Clyde out but Steve reveals they’re not really going to let him go which Ava disagrees with.

Leo dresses up as a rapper and raps the ABCs for Jude. Eric comes home and applauds him. Eric asks if he’s alone and where Sloan is. Leo informs him that she’s out with a client. Eric realizes that Leo is babysitting and reveals that Sloan didn’t tell him that she called Leo or else he would’ve been there. Leo assures Eric that Jude has been fed, burped, and changed. Jude laughs which Eric acknowledges as Leo says they’ve had a connection ever since he came in to his life. Leo tells Eric that he has a special baby boy.

Nicole and Holly plan the reception for Jude’s Christening. Holly says she will be in charge of music, joking about Nicole being a Billy Joel fan. Nicole says it will be so great to have a celebration since there’s been so much sadness lately. Nicole talks about Eric’s pictures of Jude being adorable. Holly tells her to try not to go there. Nicole says sometimes those feelings come flooding back about what happened to her little brother and to Holly. Holly says she’s back now. Nicole cries that she doesn’t know what she would’ve done if she lost her as they hug.

Theresa tells Tate that Sloan went to make a call to get the ball rolling. Tate doesn’t get why they have to plea guilty when he’s innocent. Theresa calls it a tactic to get him out sooner because EJ will drag this out. Tate argues that Holly could come around and tell the truth when she remembers. Theresa says they don’t know if that’s going to happen and they can’t wait around for the possibility so they have to do whatever is best to get him out. Tate questions if Holly even knows where he is or that he was arrested, beat up in jail, and then shoved in to a halfway house. Theresa admits she doesn’t know but she will find out. Sloan then comes back and asks to speak with Theresa. When Theresa steps aside with Sloan, Tate notices that she left her phone behind. Sloan informs Theresa that she will be filing a formal complaint with the judge to try to get EJ removed from the case due to bias and not being objective. Theresa says that would be great. Sloan admits it’s a long shot but there’s a chance. Theresa comments on EJ seeming to have a strong pull with the judges. Sloan says she will need Tate to stay strong and sharp in case this goes to trial.

Ava asks if John and Steve have any idea how insane it is to try and double cross Clyde Weston. Ava questions how Steve could even think of risking Tripp’s safety like this. Steve argues that he’s doing it for Tripp’s safety. Steve asks what if Clyde takes off and doesn’t give Tripp back. Steve says he is not willing to take that risk so they will hold Clyde’s feet to the fire until he gives up Tripp’s location as that’s the only way this is going to work. Ava tells Steve that he’s out of his mind. Ava argues that Clyde is sharp as a tack and knows what he’s doing. Ava brings up Clyde’s track record since being in prison including a police detective being gunned down, the fire at the Horton house, and scattering drugs around town. Steve insists that they know what they are dealing with. Ava reminds him that Clyde has already broken in and could be listening to them right now. John says he swept the place for bugs when they first came in and assure that with their training, no one will follow them. Ava feels that’s not enough. Ava argues that Clyde will find a way to screw them if they don’t do exactly what he wants. Ava worries that if they defy Clyde in any way, he will seek revenge. Ava asks them to please just let Clyde go. Ava declares it’s the price they have to pay to save Tripp. Steve knows Clyde has been doing a number on her lately and she’s been on pins and needles for months but feels she’s not thinking clearly because she’s been under pressure. Steve argues that they can’t let Clyde go after everything he’s done to half the people in town. John agrees that they can’t let Clyde go free and had to alter the plan. Ava accuses them of being in cahoots behind her back. Steve says they will do the plan as they laid out but when they get to the airfield, they will let Clyde know that he will have to let Tripp go or the night will end very bad. John insists that Clyde won’t know what hit him.

Nicole tells Holly that she should be talking to her therapist about this instead of her since Holly’s been through enough as it is. Holly says it’s okay as she knows how hard it’s been and that Nicole has been through a lot too. Nicole talks about watching Holly in a coma every day and not knowing if she would come back to them. Nicole admits she worried about Holly not remembering anything like Abe. Nicole is grateful for all the support from EJ and Eric, saying she really leaned on them. Holly encourages that Nicole is a strong survivor all on her own. Holly states that she’d really like to not think about New Year’s Eve and what happened at the party anymore. Nicole understands and says they will leave the past where it belongs.

Theresa tells Sloan that this has been so hard on Tate, emotionally and rough for the whole family Theresa informs Sloan that she fell off the wagon but now she’s committed to her sobriety and all she cares about is being there for her son, so she doesn’t want this to damage him or mess up his future. Sloan relates to her brother Colin being locked up in prison and even though he was guilty, she still wishes she could’ve saved him from the mistakes he made. Sloan can’t guarantee the outcome for Tate but promises to do everything she can to help. Theresa thanks her. Sloan senses that Tate is a good kid and agrees to do everything they can to get him home. Tate then steals Theresa’s phone from the table while they are talking. Theresa tells Tate that she’ll see him tomorrow and let him know what Sloan finds out from the judge. Theresa encourages Tate not to be upset about Holly and to stay positive. Tate assures that he will never give up. Theresa then takes her purse and exits.

Eric talks to Leo about when he was a baby as Sloan then comes home. Sloan starts to explain to Eric but Eric says he understands Leo was babysitting and actually did a great job, getting Jude to smile and laugh. Leo thinks Jude remembers him. Sloan says that’s great but notes that they are both home now so Leo can go and she’ll just pay him but Eric suggests Leo can stick around since they don’t have any plans. Sloan says she’s sure Leo has plans but Leo says he’s free so Sloan decides she’ll get a glass of wine. Eric informs Sloan that Nicole offered to host an after party at the DiMera Mansion as an olive branch. Leo calls Nicole the sweetest and says the DiMera Mansion is the perfect venue.

Ava agrees to do it Steve and John’s way, deciding she just wants her son back and then doesn’t give a damn what happens to Clyde. Steve assures they have everything they need to handle Clyde. John declares that first, they have a prison to break in to. Steve tells Ava that they will be in touch within the hour. Steve and John then exit.

Tate pulls out Theresa’s phone and unlocks it, using his birthday as her password. Tate realizes that he doesn’t know Holly’s number and decides to try social media.

Nicole and Holly continue to plan the reception. Nicole thinks Sloan and Eric will love it and she can’t wait. Nicole says she will go get what they need and tells Holly to text her if she needs anything. Nicole then exits. Holly gets a notification on her phone and questions why Theresa would be sliding in her DMs. Holly says to herself that she has no time for her as she has a party to plan and then exits the room.

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Nikki tells Jack that Jordan set Victoria’s house on fire and killed Seth. Nikki tells Jack that she really wants a drink, so he takes her to a meeting where it helps her to share with everyone. Jack takes Nikki home and she tells him to get rid of the bottle of vodka she found in the house.

Victor talks to Jordan on the phone and persuades her to meet with him so he can make amends for Eve’s death. Ashley meets with Tucker and tells him she will marry him so they can have the life they planned together. Tucker tells Ashley he loves Audra and he kisses her to prove his point. Tucker can’t shake the feeling that there is something wrong with Ashley. The voices in Ashley tell her that it won’t be long now she will soon be safe.

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Sarah takes care of Victoria in the interrogation room until Xander is brought in to see them. Xander comments on how much he’s missed them.

Brady walks through the town square and gets a call from Tate, saying he was just checking in and seeing when Brady will get there. Brady responds that it will be about an hour and that he’s bringing a big surprise which he assures will be good as they hang up. Nicole walks by while finishing a call with Holly and stops to greet Brady. Brady asks how Holly is. Nicole reveals that she’s awake and out of her coma. Brady is shocked and asks when it happened. Nicole says it was just yesterday. Brady asks if she’s alert and talking. Nicole confirms that she is and that doctors are hopeful that she will make a full recovery. Brady says that’s what they’ve been praying for but admits he’s a little confused because of how important this is to Tate and questions why Nicole didn’t call him to tell him that Holly was alert and talking.

Chad goes to the Brady Pub where Roman presents him his orders to go. Chad tells Roman that he, Julie, and Stephanie are meeting at the Horton house. Roman asks what’s going on there. Chad explains that Julie needs to make a list of everything that can be salvaged and the contractors are there. Roman decides to join the cause and leaves the Pub with Chad.

At the Horton house, Julie tells Stephanie how grateful she is for her help. Stephanie says she’s happy to help in any way she can. Julie knows it’s a difficult time for her since Everett came by and they got to talking. Stephanie brings up Everett being Jada’s ex-husband, Bobby Stein. Julie says that Bobby told her what a painful and confusing experience this is for him and it’s clear to her that Everett cares for Stephanie deeply. Stephanie says the rebuild here is going to take a lot longer than a day so they better get started.

Everett goes to see Marlena in her office. Marlena asks if he’s still going by Everett. Everett insists that is his name and if she doesn’t believe him then he can’t go through with this. Marlena says she does believe he is Everett Lynch but thinks they need to explore the idea of who Bobby Stein is and why he can’t access those memories. Marlena says they are here to help him do that. Marlena asks how he is feeling today. Everett talks about trying to calm himself down on the way over because he knows she will be impartial and non judgmental. Everett admits he’s never been so terrified in his life of what he might learn about himself and his past. Marlena calls that understandable but assures that all she wants to do is help him. Marlena mentions accessing some of his medical records which say he suffered a traumatic brain injury and that he was in a medically induced coma for a year. Marlena asks what some of his first memories were after being brought out of the coma. Everett felt like he was in a fog and everything was fuzzy. Everett recalls seeing the nurse go in and out of the room and then a doctor came to ask him questions to determine how lucid he was. Everett remembers the first question being what is your name and he told him that it was Everett Lynch, because that’s who he is.

Julie agrees with Stephanie that it will take more than a day to restore the house. Julie says she has to go talk to the carpenters outside as they are giving her an estimate. Julie asks Stephanie to go upstairs and check on the guy cleaning the walls. Julie mentions Doug wanting her to check the closet in the back bedroom where he kept his music archives from over the years. Julie prays that it made it through the fire unscathed because those are some of Doug’s best memories. Julie remarks that she hopes Everett regains his memory too, noting that Marlena is going to try to help him with that. Stephanie hopes she succeeds as much as that scares her.

Brady asks if Nicole understands how they have been waiting desperately for Holly to be able to set the record straight about what happened the night she overdosed as Tate’s life hangs in the balance and he’s living in a halfway house because he’s been falsely accused. Nicole gets offended and says they are focusing on Holly’s well being and getting better after she almost died. Brady says he’s relieved for Holly but he’s worried about his son too and asks when she’s going to talk to Holly about the drugs. Nicole responds that they already talked to her about it and she’s afraid that Brady is not going to be happy about what she had to say.

Xander thanks Sarah for bringing Victoria. Sarah says they were missing him but hopefully not for too long. Xander asks what she means. Sarah reveals that Harris Michaels is awake and recovering in the hospital. Xander asks if he said who shot him. Sarah says not yet, but he will.

Marlena asks Everett to tell her about some of his earliest memories as a child. Everett recalls his mother baking him a birthday cake shaped like an F1 racing car when he was three. Everett says that his mother was beautiful, kind, and her mantra was to just be nice.

Stephanie brings out a box of clothes that survived the fire while Julie finds one of Doug’s vinyl records. Chad arrives with Roman, surprising Julie. Chad says they brought milkshakes and breakfast sandwiches. Roman says he’s ready to pitch in and asks where Julie needs him. Chad says he is too. Julie calls them kind and wonderful. Roman and Chad agree they are grateful to be part of this effort. Chad takes the box of clothes to be taken to the laundromat. Julie asks how lucky she is to have family and friends like them as she hugs Stephanie and Roman.

Brady asks Nicole why he won’t like what Holly said. Nicole explains that Holly is still a little unclear about what happened that night but she said they were not her drugs so they believe that someone slipped her the drugs. Brady asks Nicole to tell him right now that she doesn’t think it was his son. Nicole responds that EJ wonders who else would have motive and opportunity. Brady insists that Tate would not push drugs on a girl to take advantage of her, regardless of what EJ thinks. Brady talks about Tate having an aversion to drugs because of his parents addictive history. Nicole complains that she doesn’t know what to believe as it’s a lot to take in but she knows she needs to get home to her daughter. Brady stops her and says she needs to understand that his son went to jail because he found her daughter passed out on the loading dock and panicked like any 16 year old kid would. Brady adds that Tate told him that the drugs weren’t his and he believes him because he’s a good person. Brady brings up Holly being foggy about what happened while Tate has been clear since the day it happened. Brady declares that he wants to talk to Holly but Nicole says that’s not going to happen. Brady asks why not. Nicole repeats that they are focused on Holly’s healing and they can’t allow anything to disrupt that. Brady argues that his kid’s life hangs in the balance and this could jeopardize his entire future. Brady says that Tate isn’t lying while Nicole says Holly isn’t either. Nicole says maybe when Holly feels stronger, they can all sit down and talk but she can’t make any promises as to when that will happen. Nicole tells Brady that she’s sorry but she has to go and walks away.

Julie tells Stephanie, Chad, and Roman to keep an eye out for any type of key for the time capsule. Chad explains to Stephanie how Thomas found it in the fireplace. Roman wonders what Alice put in there since it was over 50 years ago. Julie shows them a picture of the time capsule. Chad and Roman joke about what might be inside. Julie hopes it’s something that brings joy to the maximum .

Marlena states that Everett obviously has positive memories of his mother. Everett admits he does but he hasn’t thought about her in a long time. Marlena asks if he’d like to explore that relationship. Everett says maybe next session as he just wants to focus on figure out who Bobby Stein is. Marlena brings out a file that Jada sent over which says his name is Robert Everett Stein and that his mother’s maiden name was Lynch. Everett says that makes sense since it’s his middle name and his mother’s name. Marlena asks if he has any idea why he chose those names. Everett says no. Marlena asks what he can tell her about his father. Everett says that nothing comes to mind and that he’s blanking on his own father. Everett asks if that’s because of his brain injury after the accident which Marlena assumes it is. Everett questions if anyone in an accident just forgets their father, asking why he would just completely obliterate him from his mind.

Xander asks if Sarah thinks Harris hasn’t said who shot him because he didn’t see the person or he doesn’t remember. Sarah says that Harris says he doesn’t remember. Xander wonders if he will ever remember. Sarah says it’s hard to say. Xander worries that it makes no difference since the cards are stacked against him, especially if Harris never says it wasn’t him. Sarah feels there’s another way to look at it and that’s that Harris can’t say it was him either.

Brady brings Tate donuts from the Bakery. Tate says he has something to show him and asks Brady for his phone. Tate explains that it’s an app to stream the Premier League. Brady says that sounds great but not right now because there’s something important he needs to tell him. Brady then informs Tate that Holly is awake.

Nicole goes home to the DiMera Mansion where Holly is in the living room. Nicole says she’s surprised to see Holly out of her room as she brings her donuts from the bakery. Nicole mentions running in to Brady and says they chatted a bit about what happened on New Year’s. Nicole says that Brady is a devoted father and loves his son so much, so he refuses to believe that Tate’s the one who gave her the drugs. Holly responds that Tate didn’t.

Stephanie, Chad, Julie, and Roman search the Horton house. Stephanie finds a half dollar. Julie comments on the house being full of treasures. Julie suggests she and Roman go through the discarded furniture in the backyard to see what can be salvaged. Stephanie tells Chad that she loves Julie’s attitude as she is one strong woman. Chad says Julie can turn a sad situation into a treasure hunt. Stephanie adds that Julie has been so kind about what she’s going through as well and encouraged her to open up about it. Chad agrees that she should and says she can with him if she wants to. Stephanie decides that she does and she doesn’t because it’s hard for her to broach that subject with him. Chad says he’ll do it then and asks where things stand with her and Everett.

Marlena asks if Everett wants to stop here since this has been a lot to take in and suggests they pick it up next week. Marlena asks if he would be willing to try hypnosis. Everett agrees if she thinks it will help. Marlena goes to schedule it. Everett gets a text from Stephanie, saying she hopes all goes well with Marlena and that she’s helping Julie at the Horton house, asking if they can talk later. Marlena tells Everett that they are good for the same time next week and encourages him to just be patient and gentle with himself. Everett agrees to do his best and thanks her for everything as he then exits.

Tate asks Brady if Holly is going to be okay. Brady says apparently so as she is fully conscious. Tate calls it a miracle and asks if she told everyone what happened on New Year’s Eve and that the drugs weren’t his. Brady responds that unfortunately, she didn’t.

Nicole questions Holly saying that Tate was not the one who gave her the drugs. Holly repeats that he wasn’t and questions why she would even think that. Nicole goes over how he was her date and with her all night, so he was the likely culprit. Nicole asks who else would’ve slipped her those drugs and why. Holly says she doesn’t know but she knows Tate would never do something like that.

Sarah insists to Xander that if Harris’s memory was wiped from that night, then he can’t implicate him. Xander assures that he wasn’t there. Sarah tells him that she believes him and wouldn’t bring Victoria to visit him if she didn’t. Xander admits he’s starting to get pessimistic as his cell is getting to him. Xander calls her the most loving and supportive partner. Xander says he can’t wait to come home to her and Victoria. Sarah promises not to go back to their apartment until he’s with them, but notes that it’s chaotic at the Kiriakis Mansion with Doug, Julie, Chad and the kids staying there. Sarah brings up that Konstantin is also still there. Xander admits he’s not crazy about Sarah and Victoria being around Konstantin.

Chad tells Stephanie nevermind since it’s none of his business what happened between her and Everett. Chad knows it was a tough time for them when they broke up and went their separate ways while now this. Chad tells her that she deserved better from he and Everett. Chad says if the timing was different and he wasn’t coming off losing his wife, he’d like to believe it would’ve worked out for them. Chad jokes that they will always have the ring toss at six flags where she won the gigantic teddy bear for Charlotte. Chad says it wasn’t Paris, but they have fun. Stephanie agrees that it was great and she was happy to hang out with his kids. Stephanie calls them some pretty good memories. Chad adds that if Stephanie ever does want to talk or vent, he’s there for her or if she ever wants to hang out with him and the kids. Stephanie admits she would like that. Chad calls her a good person and says he’s really grateful for her. Stephanie says she’s grateful for him too. Chad and Stephanie hug as Everett appears and sees them, but then quickly exits.

Nicole tells Holly that she shouldn’t have brought it up as she should be focusing on relaxing. Holly questions how she can relax when she just told her that she and EJ think it was Tate that gave her the drugs. Nicole questions who else could have given her those drugs. Holly flashes back to the party and trying to convince Tate to do the drugs.

Tate insists to Brady that the drugs were Holly’s. Brady assures that he and Theresa believe him but asks how to prove it if Holly won’t admit it. Brady asks if Tate has anything. Tate admits he only has his word so it’s his word against her word.

Nicole apologizes to Holly again for bringing this up. Holly says it’s all just a blur but she knows Tate would never force her to take anything. Nicole asks again who would’ve given her those pills. Holly shouts that she doesn’t know. Nicole says she hates to see her so hurt. Holly says she’s fine and storms out as she heads back upstairs.

Xander asks if Sarah has everything she needs and assumes Maggie is taking excellent care of her which Sarah confirms. Sarah promises to steer clear of Konstantin and says she knows they will be back in their apartment soon as they hug. Xander tells Victoria to take extra good care of Sarah. Xander promises that he will be back home as soon as the Gods smile down on him, which he’s praying will be very soon.

Chad tells Stephanie that when they broke up, he was worried that they would never get to this place that they are at now. Stephanie admits she was too but she’s glad they’ve gotten close again because the friendship is very important to them. They agree that they never want to jeopardize it. Chad offers to walk her home. Stephanie says he doesn’t have to but Chad says he would like to.

Everett stands outside the Horton house looking upset.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Nicole ran into Brady at the Town Square. Brady asked about Holly. Nicole told him she was out of her coma. Brady said he was happy to hear it. He asked when it happened. Nicole said it was yesterday. She said Holly was alert and talking. Brady said they were all praying for it. He said it was important for Tate. Julie and Stephanie talked about Everett. Stephanie asked if she told her about Jada. Julie said she believed Everett. Stephanie changed the subject. Everett went to see Marlena. Marlena wondered if Everett was still going by that name. Everett said he was still the same person. He said he would go to someone else if she didn’t believe him. Marlena said she wanted to explore Bobby Stein. She asked how he was feeling. Everett said he was trying to calm himself down. He said he knew she wouldn’t be judgmental. Everett said he was terrified about what he might learn about his past. Marlena said she wanted to help him. She said he suffered a brain injury and was in a coma. Marlena asked what his first memories were when he got out of the coma. Everett said he felt like he was in a fog. Julie talked to Stephanie about Doug’s memories. She said they meant the world to him. Julie told Stephanie that she wanted Everett to get his memory back. She said he was seeing Marlena. Stephanie said that scared her. Brady and Nicole got in an argument over Holly. He said Tate was going through a lot. Brady asked if she talked to Holly about the drugs. Nicole said he wouldn’t like what Holly had to say. Sarah brought Victoria to the police station to see Xander. She told him Harris was awake. Everett talked to Marlena about his mother. Roman and Chad showed up at the Horton house to help Julie and Stephanie.

Brady asked Nicole why he wouldn’t like what Holly said. Nicole said Holly said the drugs she took wasn’t hers. She said they believe someone slipped her the drugs. Brady said it wasn’t his kid. Nicole said EJ wondered who else would have done it. Brady said Tate wouldn’t push drugs. Nicole said she didn’t know what to believe but she needed to be home with her daughter. Brady said she needed to understand that his kid has been through it. He said Tate looked in his eyes and said he didn’t do it. Brady said he believed him. He asked to talk to Holly. Nicole said that wasn’t going to happen. Brady wanted to know why he couldn’t talk to Holly. Nicole said they didn’t want to stress her out. She said when Holly was stronger, they might be able to talk. While Marlena and Everett were talking, she told him Jada sent her a file. Marlena told him about his name. She asked him about his father. Everett said he couldn’t remember anything about his father. He asked if that was normal to forget about his father. Brady went to see Tate. He told Tate that Holly was awake. Nicole talked to Holly about running into Brady. She said Brady refused to believe Tate gave her the drugs. Holly said he didn’t. While they were cleaning the house, Chad asked Stephanie where things stood with Everett. Marlena told Everett that she wanted to hypnotize him. Everett agreed to do it if it would help. Tate asked Brady if Holly was going to be okay. Brady said she was going to be. Tate asked if Holly told everyone the truth. Brady said she didn’t. Nicole asked if Tate was the one who drugged Holly. Holly said he wasn’t the one who did it. Nicole asked who else could have done it. Holly said she didn’t know but she knew it wasn’t Tate. Xander told Sarah that he was afraid that he would still go down for what happened to Harris. She assured him that nothing was wrong. Chad told Stephanie that if the timing was better, he believed things would have worked out for them. Stephanie said it was hard to hear. They talked about their relationship. Everett showed up at the Horton house and saw Chad and Stephanie hugging. Nicole told Holly that she should be relaxing. Holly said she couldn’t relax when she and EJ accused Tate of drugging her. Nicole wanted to know who else it could be. Tate told Brady he didn’t drug Holly. Brady said he believed him. He asked if Tate had proof that he didn’t do it. Tate said he had his word against hers. Holly told Nicole she couldn’t remember anything, but she knew Tate didn’t give her the drugs. Nicole asked who it could be.

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

John and Steve went to Ava’s apartment. Ava told them Clyde wanted her to break him out of prison in 24 hours. EJ wanted to know why Stefan called him so late. Stefan said he needed EJ’s help. Roman and Kate dressed up to see Lucas. Lucas told them he was safe. He told them what it was like at the monastery. Roman told him it was better than being in prison. Steve and John refused to break Clyde out of prison. Ava said they didn’t have any choice. She said she was open to suggestions. EJ said he wouldn’t help him. Stefan said he needed his help, or it was the end for him. EJ wanted to know what he was talking about. Stefan admitted to shooting Harris. EJ asked what he was thinking. Stefan said he didn’t have a choice because Clyde would kill Gabi. EJ asked how it came to this. Stefan said it snowballed because Harris was alive. He said Clyde was coming for him because he didn’t finish the job. Lucas talked to Kate and Roman about not becoming a priest. John asked Ava how Clyde got a hold of her. Ava told him that she found a burner phone. Steve said someone broke in her apartment. John asked what Clyde said. Ava said Clyde wanted her to break him out of prison. She said he wanted her to get her mob family involved. Steve said there was no guarantee Clyde would go through with the deal. Ava said they had to try.

Ava told Steve and John that they didn’t have time to ponder. She said they weren’t any closer to finding Tripp and Wendy. Ava said they had to break Clyde out of prison. Steve asked why she had to get involved with Clyde in the first place. She told him he would be to blame if they didn’t help her deal with Clyde. Lucas told Kate and Roman what he’s been doing at the monastery. Kate said they brought treats for him. Stefan told EJ that he felt awful for the mistakes he’s made. He said Harris wanted him to help take Clyde out. EJ said the plot thickened. Stefan said he was a dead man if he helped the cops. When EJ didn’t care about what Stefan said, Stefan blamed him for not helping him in the first place. EJ told him not to blame him for it. Stefan said he was at the end of his rope and hoped that his brother would help him. EJ said he was going to call the police. Steve and John wanted to focus on finding Tripp and Wendy. Stefan told EJ that Stefano would want EJ to help him. EJ didn’t appreciate Stefan using their father’s name to help him clean up his mess. Stefan said EJ did the same thing to him before. EJ agreed to help him in exchange of Stefan signing over his shares to him. Stefan said he would be destitute. EJ said he would still be alive. Stefan protested about EJ’s demands but eventually agreed to do it. EJ wanted Stefan to sign a contract. Kate and Roman assured Lucas that things would get better. While Steve, John, and Ava were talking, John said he had a plan. Stefan told EJ that Stefano wouldn’t have approved of what he was doing. EJ said it was a page out of their father’s book. He said Stefan didn’t have a choice. Stefan signed the contract. Ava wanted to know how they were going to pull off their plan. John told Ava they were going to need her family to help them pull off their plan.

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Days Short Recap Monday, March 4, 2024

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Rafe and Ava ran into each other at the town square. She wondered if he had any leads on Tripp and Wendy. He didn’t have any leads. Rafe assumed she used her connections to track them down. Harris saw Officer Goldman in his hospital room. She was about to shoot him when the nurse arrived. Julie was at the Horton house and heard a noise outside. Someone flashed a light inside the house. Marlena visited Paulina. She let Marlena know that she was scared. Ava snapped at Rafe because she was worried about Tripp. Rafe had to take care of business. Officer Goldman walked past Rafe. Everett turned out to be the one at the Horton house. Julie wondered why he was there. He thought someone broke in the house. She thought he was the arsonist coming back to finish the job. Everett wanted to know what she was doing there. Julie wanted to open her grandparents time capsule. Everett wanted to know why she was there. She wanted to look around for clues for the time capsule. Lani and Abe talked about Paulina running out of time. He said that Paulina was their rock and core. Abe didn’t want to go through the pain of losing another wife. Paulina admitted to Marlena that she wasn’t feeling strong. Marlena told her that she had a lot of years ahead of her. She wanted Paulina to remember that. Heart recipients are living long than they were before. They were going to fight hard to find her a donor. She wanted Paulina to keep fighting. Harris told Rafe that Goldman is the mole. He told him that she tried to kill him.

Harris continued to tell Rafe about Goldman being the mole. Rafe planned to put another guard at his door. Harris wanted to find Goldman. Goldman called Clyde to tell him about Harris. She let him know that she got made by Harris. He wanted to know why she didn’t take him out. There were too many witnesses. He said they had to move the timeline. She wanted to know about Tripp and Wendy. He told her to figure it out. Julie told Everett that he reminded her of Nick. She told him about Adrienne and Bonnie looking alike, but they don’t act the same. He told her that Jada seemed adamant about him looking like her ex-husband. She told him that fingerprints don’t lie. She wondered if he was telling the truth. Rafe wanted to put out a bolo on Goldman. He wanted her brought in immediately. Rafe realized everything made sense. Harris said she needed the drug dealer dead. Everett told Julie that he wasn’t lying about not remembering Jada. He thought he was a decent person. Everett hoped that she believed him. He needed someone to believe him. She didn’t hate him. Julie believed he was telling the truth. Julie told him a story about her family history. He felt like he just got Stephanie back and didn’t want to lose her. Julie said that he needed to figure out his past or he would never find out about his life. Rafe couldn’t believe he missed the signs. Harris said she had everyone fooled. He wondered if Clyde had Goldman something big on her. Harris thought they could get her to admit who else works for Clyde. Clyde called Ava and she went off about him taking Tripp. She threatened to kill him if something happened to Tripp. He warned her to do what he said and Tripp would be fine. Clyde wanted Ava to break him out of prison. She wanted to know how she was supposed to get him out. He wanted her to use her Vitally connections to get him out. She refused to do that. He told her that Tripp would die if he didn’t get out in 24 hours.

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Y&R Short Recap Thursday, March 7, 2024

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Abby tells Tucker to stop playing games with Ashley and leave town because nobody wants him in Genoa City. Abby also tells Tucker that, if he hurts anyone in her family, she will make him pay.

Ashley tells Jack she knows that she should forgive Tucker and reconcile with him. Ashley tells Jack that she also knows she should stay away from Tucker. Ashley continues to hear the voices she hears in her head. Ashley goes to the Athletic club and sends Tucker a text message telling him she will wait on him in the dining room.

Victoria is devastated as she watches her house burn. The firefighter tells her that the house can’t be saved.

Nikki really wants a drink and Claire tells her that she likes being around children because they give her hope. Nikki thinks that after this ordeal is over she should consider a job working with children.

Victor intends to draw Jordan out and, if his plan works, Jordan will soon be in jail.

Nikki calls Jack and asks him to come to the ranch because she needs his help.

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