Days Update Friday, July 18, 2025

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Xander reads Victoria a story at the Titan office. Xander talks about them both having a long night and states that Gabi’s right that they need to get to know each other again because they haven’t spent much time together lately. Xander promises that’s all about to change because things are going to be different from now on.

Rafe informs Gabi that Shawn is starting an investigation and he’s putting an APB out on Arianna and Holly. Rafe adds that Shawn is having the security footage from the town square pulled which might take about an hour. Rafe encourages Gabi to stay calm and not panic. Gabi questions how she can not panic when her daughter has only been in Salem for a few months and this is already the second time she’s gone missing. Rafe points out that she came back the first time so he’s sure she’ll come back this time too. Gabi wishes she could be sure.

Chad and Cat run in to each other outside.

Tate tries calling Sophia from the town square but she ignores the call. Tate leaves a voicemail that he just ran in to her mom, who told him that she’s in Chicago meeting a couple who might adopt the baby. Tate questions why she wouldn’t tell him this and asks her to call him back.

Sophia checks her phone and sees that Tate left a voicemail, then she puts the phone back down.

Cat tells Chad that she was just dropping Felicity off at gymnastics camp where she will be a counselor. Chad mentions that he also just dropped his daughter Charlotte off at camp. Felicity says she will help her which Chad says would be amazing. Felicity says she’ll see them later and walks away. Chad talks to Cat about it being Charlotte’s first time at camp. Chad says he’s glad Charlotte will have a friend in Felicity as her counselor. Cat offers to give Charlotte a ride home when she picks up Felicity. Chad thanks her but says that’s not necessary. Cat remarks that she couldn’t expect Chad to trust her with his kid.

Xander tells Victoria that he’s sorry it’s so boring for her to be stuck in the office with him all day but promises it’s only temporary. Xander declares that when Victoria is living with him full-time, he will set up the most fantastic nursery. Xander promises to be home with her every night because she’s more important than anything else in his life.

Gabi talks to Rafe about Arianna first running off with a random guy and now being kidnapped. Rafe encourages not going to the worst case scenario. Gabi cries about her missing and asks if Holly’s family knows. Rafe points out that Nicole is in France and Maggie is in Bermuda, so he thinks they should wait until they know more. Rafe adds that does still leave Marlena and the rest of Will’s family. Gabi doesn’t want to tell them yet either since they’ve been through enough lately. Gabi adds that if Arianna and Holly don’t turn up soon, they will have to tell Will and Sonny. Gabi asks what to do now, complaining that she can’t just wait around until they hear something. Rafe knows it’s hard but says right now there is nothing they can do. Rafe thinks Gabi should try to distract herself by staying busy with work. Rafe reminds Gabi that she said she had an important meeting today. Gabi cries that nothing is important to her right now other than finding her daughter. Rafe agrees that it’s pointless to tell her to stay calm. Rafe admits that he’s worried too. Gabi thanks him for admitting that. Rafe agrees not to tell her not to panic and says she’s totally entitled. Rafe tries encouraging her to remain positive. Gabi says she will try and talks about how they will find Arianna soon. Rafe reiterates that he’s positive they will find them soon as he hugs Gabi.

Melinda returns to Sophia in their hotel room and apologizes for how long it took. Melinda asks Sophia what’s wrong. Sophia responds that Tate just called but she panicked and didn’t answer. Sophia tells Melinda that she doesn’t think she can do this.

Tate meets Doug III at the Brady Pub and informs him that he has the money. Doug III explains that the loan shark should be there in ten minutes and they will hand him the money in a takeout bag. Doug III tries to promise Tate that he will pay him back but Tate says he doesn’t want his money. Tate argues that if Doug III would’ve asked for help weeks ago then Holly and Arianna wouldn’t be in danger. Doug III wishes he could go back and change what he did but he can’t. Tate agrees that all he can do is get the hell out of town when this is all over, so he doesn’t hurt either of them again. Doug III repeats that he would and tells Tate to get out before the loan shark gets there but Tate declares that he’s staying right here to make sure he doesn’t screw this up.

Chad tells Cat that what he meant was that he gave Charlotte his word that he would pick her up and she doesn’t react well to plans changing. Cat tells him that he doesn’t have to spare her feelings. Chad asks if this is about not inviting her to play catch with he and Thomas. Cat assures that he doesn’t owe her any explanations and that she will see him around. Chad stops her and invites her out for coffee while they wait for the kids which she accepts, so they walk off together.

Melinda tells Sophia that if she wants to go home and tell Tate and her family the truth about leaving her baby at the fire station, they can do that. Melinda assures that she fully supports whatever Sophia wants to do. Sophia responds that the problem is she doesn’t really know what she wants to do. Sophia informs Melinda about how she ran in to Leo and Javi with her son. Sophia cries about seeing her baby boy again and she just wanted to hold him while something deep inside of her was saying to take him back because he’s her baby.

Rafe gets a call from Shawn, who informs him of bad news as they found footage on the town square, confirming that Arianna and Holly were abducted from the park at gunpoint. Shawn asks if Rafe knows of any trouble that Holly and Arianna were in. Rafe says he has nothing concrete but he has some ideas so he’ll be in touch. Rafe asks Shawn to keep him updated and hangs up.

Tate sits at a table at the Brady Pub as the loan shark appears outside the door. Doug III takes the money and goes outside to meet with him. Doug III informs him that he will hand over the cash as soon as he knows that Holly and Arianna are free.

Chad and Cat have coffee in the town square. Chad says he’s sorry they haven’t found time for their make up dinner with Felicity as he still wants to do it. Cat tells him not to worry about it as she knows how busy he is. Cat adds that she’s been busy and hasn’t had time to socialize anyway. Cat talks about teaching Felicity to drive.

Melinda tells Sophia that she understands how confusing the situation can be and brings up how she left her daughter Haley back in China while constantly wondering if she made the right decision. Melinda talks about having to try hard to stop imagining holding her baby and after awhile, she persuaded herself that Haley was better off without her and she was able to shut down her feelings of heartache to get on with her life. Sophia asks how long it took to stop the heartache. Melinda wishes she could tell her, but says she really doesn’t remember. Melinda encourages that Sophia is strong and resilient. Melinda reminds Sophia that she has 14 days to reclaim the baby if she changes her mind. Sophia assures that she does not want to do that. Sophia worries that if Tate and her mom find out about the baby, they will be first in line to take him back from Leo and Javi and she would be forced to raise him which she’s not ready for. Sophia cries that her baby deserves parents who would be able to raise him and admits she didn’t how how hard it would be to see her baby again and walk away from him a second time.

Xander tells Victoria that they are giving up on waiting for Gabi and will go for a stroll. Gabi arrives, apologizing for being late. Xander tells Gabi to save her excuses and that she can rearrange with his assistant as he’s going to spend the rest of the evening with his daughter. Xander then notes Gabi being upset and asks what’s wrong. Gabi says everything as she reveals her daughter is missing.

Doug III orders the loan shark to call his boss and tell him to let Arianna and Holly go, but he says not until he gives him his money. Doug III then hands over the money. The loan shark says he’s going to count it to make sure but Rafe approaches. The loan shark warns Doug III that he told him no police and runs away. Tate then runs out from the Pub and yells for Rafe to go stop that guy as he’s got Holly and Arianna so Tate and Rafe chase after him.

Melinda understands Sophia is overwhelmed after being through a terrible ordeal. Melinda encourages that she is strong, pointing out that she gave birth all by herself with no one there to help her and she can’t imagine the courage that took. Melinda adds that it took a tremendous amount of courage to leave her baby at the fire house and on top of that, she’s keeping this very big secret from everyone she loves. Sophia admits it’s been hard for her not to tell Tate and her mom. Melinda promises that she’s not alone and that she will help her through this. Melinda says she’s here for whatever she needs.

Xander sits Gabi down and asks if he can get her anything. Gabi says she’s good and thanks him for being so nice to her. Xander says he’s a father and a missing child is a parent’s worst nightmare. Xander brings up how little Victoria was when she was kidnapped. Xander asks when Gabi last saw Arianna. Gabi says yesterday, she was going to the lake on the Salem High senior trip but never got there. Xander questions what Gabi is doing here then.

At the police station, Rafe informs Tate and Doug III that Shawn is in the interrogation room with the loan shark, hoping to get information on where Arianna and Holly are. Doug III argues that if he just let him pay him, he would’ve told them where they are. Rafe questions how he doesn’t know he wouldn’t have just taken the money and run. Rafe adds that if he had just been honest in the first place and told them or just stayed away from Holly and Arianna, none of this would’ve happened. Doug III says he’s sorry. Rafe responds that sorry doesn’t bring the girls back. Tate asks what to do now and how they get the girls back. Rafe says they are going to do whatever it takes to find out where they are.

Shawn is in the interrogation room with the loan shark. Shawn informs him that they have him on video taking the girls and warns that they have enough evidence to put him away for a very long time. Shawn says if he wants to make things easier for himself, he will tell them where the girls are.

Doug III shows Rafe the photo of Holly and Arianna that he was sent but he has no idea where it was taken. Rafe thinks he knows someone who can help them and says he’ll be right back.

Chad gets a call from Leo, informing him about his jury duty. Chad laughs off the idea of writing him a letter to get him out of it and says they’ll just send another reporter to cover the trial. Chad tells him to have a nice day and hangs up. Cat then gets a call which Chad sees as from “James Smith”. Cat steps away to answer the call from Rafe, who says he sent her a picture and with her ISA resources, she can pin point where it was taken. Cat asks if he needs this right now. Rafe confirms it’s an emergency. Cat goes back to Chad and tells him that there’s something she has to take care of right away. Cat asks if Chad can pick up Felicity when he picks up Charlotte and bring her back to the Bakery for her shift. Chad says no problem. Cat says she owes him one and she will be there to pick her up when she’s done at the Bakery. Cat thanks Chad and walks off, leaving Chad confused.

Melinda encourages Sophia that she did nothing wrong and can’t let anyone else make her think otherwise. Melinda says she made a difficult choice in a terrible situation and adds that she’s here for whatever she needs. Sophia doesn’t know what she would do without her. Melinda recalls wishing for help when she was pregnant with her daughter, so it would do her heart good to be that for Sophia. Sophia cries that she can’t thank her enough. They agree to eat, watch a movie, and think about something else for a while.

Xander tells Gabi that he knows he can be a tough boss, but her daughter is missing so she didn’t have to come in today. Gabi says that Rafe told her to stay busy, so she figured she needs to stay out of the way while the cops do their job. Xander complains about the cops in Salem and questions relying on them to find her daughter. Xander thinks Gabi should be out kicking down doors and demanding answers. Gabi admits it’s taking everything in her not to charge in to the police station, but she trusts her brother and she knows Rafe is as determined to find Arianna as she is.

Rafe tells Tate and Doug III that hopefully they will have a lead on Arianna and Holly’s location soon. Shawn comes out from the interrogation room and tells them that the loan shark is not talking. Rafe threatens to go in and jog his memory but Shawn stops him and says he can’t do that as he’s too emotionally involved. Rafe argues that he’s holding people he cares deeply about. Shawn says they have to do it by the book and to let him do his job. Tate questions waiting around. Rafe argues that Tate could’ve tipped them off while Tate argues that he said no cops and Rafe is FBI, so he could’ve hurt the girls. Rafe agrees and tells Tate the best thing he can do is go home. Tate agrees since he has somewhere to be and asks Rafe to call him if he hears anything as he exits the station. Shawn then tells Doug III to come with him. Doug III asks if he’s arresting him.

Xander asks Gabi why she doesn’t just go home. Gabi won’t feel any better doing nothing. Xander encourages her to rest while he puts together a reward for information on Arianna’s whereabouts. Gabi is surprised that he would do that and thanks him, saying that’s very kind of him. Xander tells Gabi that he’s happy to help and to let him know anything he can do. Gabi cries that she just wants her daughter back and she can’t lose her daughter as she hugs Xander.

Shawn tells Doug III that he’s not arresting him but warns him not to leave town. Shawn then takes Doug III to give his statement. Rafe gets a call back from Cat, who reveals that she got a location on the girls. Rafe tells her to text it to him.

Sophia and Melinda finish their movie and dinner. Melinda tells Sophia that now it’s time. Sophia declares she needs to call Tate back and tell him the cover story. Sophia asks what if he doesn’t believe her. Melinda encourages that he will and that she can do this.

Chad brings Felicity and Charlotte back to the town square. Chad thanks Felicity for taking care of Charlotte. Chad offers them frozen yogurt but Felicity says she has to get to work. Felicity tells Charlotte that she will see her tomorrow and heads to the bakery. As Chad walks off with Charlotte, Tate comes through the town square, so Felicity rushes up saying she needs to talk to him.

Sophia calls Tate but he doesn’t answer, so she leaves a voicemail saying she’s sorry she missed his call and she just wants him to know that she’s in Chicago and she’s in labor.

Tate tells Felicity that he’s sorry he can’t talk as he has to go somewhere but Felicity reveals that she found something of Holly’s while she was at gymnastics. Felicity presents Tate with Holly’s class ring and asks him to return it to her.

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BTG Short Recap Monday, July 21, 2025

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Recap written by Michele & Cheryl

Nicole arrived at Ted’s hotel room. She yelled at him about keeping more secrets from her. He didn’t know what she was talking about, so she was specific about the secret. Ted knew how it felt to want a devastating secret to go away. He told her the self-pity thing was beneath her. She let him know that his lies kept her from being there for her son. His actions made her question who she married. Nicole put him on notice that any chance of them getting back together were destroyed because of him. Ted was surprised that she used Martin’s secret as an excuse not to get back together with him. He only kept the secret from her to keep her safe. Nicole didn’t want to hear anything else from him, so she left his room. Jacob expressed to Naomi his feelings about Smitty. He believed that Smitty was covering up for Martin. Naomi didn’t think it was possible for Martin to commit a crime. She advised her husband to give Martin and Smitty some space. Naomi knew something else was wrong. Jacob confessed that he believed his father was involved in what happened to Martin. Questioning his father made him feel like he was betraying him. Naomi felt like he might regret stirring the pot. Jacob felt like her response was a typical Dupree answer for him to stand by his family even when he knew they did something wrong. Naomi warned him to let Marcel, and his father handle the case. Dani and Andre were in her bed, and she brought up his date with Ashley. She told him that he could sow his wild oats. Andre couldn’t wait to make her eat her words. Their conversation was cut short when Dani was summoned to go to the Dupree manor.

Chelsea stormed into her father’s office to find out why he would put the family in danger. Bill wasn’t sure what she meant by that. Chelsea told him about the lawsuit her company was facing. Bill apologized for not being on top of things. He reminded her about the stroke he had and that she didn’t come to him for help. It’s been a long time since she needed him. Bill was fine with Tomas handling her case. Chelsea didn’t want any more secrets between them. It’s okay to keep secrets from others, but they shouldn’t do that to family. Vernon and Anita informed Dani about what happened two years ago. Dani couldn’t believe the racism ad violence that Vernon and Martin had to endure. She was grateful that Vernon and Martin survived. Martin wondered if he overreacted and attacked the brothers too hastily. Vernon told him that he defended him. Dani was glad Martin was there to protect Vernon. Nicole arrived at the Dupree Manor. She hugged Martin and assured him that she had him. Nicole wanted him to get rest. They would work on mending the broken pieces tomorrow. The Duprees assured Martin that his family would forgive him in time, but Martin wasn’t sure about that. He sent Smitty a text to make sure things would be fine with him. Dani and Nicole made up after their argument. She wanted to put the issues with Nicole behind them. Dani reminded her that their family wasn’t perfect, but they weren’t the enemy. She told Nicole that she needed them. They could help her heal. Dani advised her to stop pushing them away. The sisters hugged each other and made up. Bill went to see Ted and told him what Nicole knew. He also told Ted that Kenny was dead. Ted wanted to know what Bill did. He thought it was convenient that Bill and Joey had the same alibi for the night of Kenny’s shooting. Ted thought they were lucky that Jacob wasn’t investigating the case. Bill agreed that they didn’t need him involved.

 

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Days Short Recap Monday, July 21, 2025

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Leo and Gwen ran into each other at the town square. Gwen asked him about the paper. Leo said it was going well. He said she was being vindictive and petty about the necklace. Gwen said she had other reasons for being back in Salem, but she wasn’t telling her plans to a backstabber like him. Leo was okay with her not telling him. He said if she was doing something illegal, he would expose her. Gwen found his threat laughable. Leo said he could uncover scoops like her going in the Salem Inn with Xander. She didn’t care if he exposed it since Xander and Sarah were having problems. Leo said Xander and Sarah always found their way back to each other. He said she shouldn’t go after Xander again. Leo said he didn’t want to see her get hurt even though she hated him. Gwen said she hit rock bottom with Xander, but Leo was the one who broke her heart. Leo understood that he hurt her and said he was trying to apologize to her. He said he would do anything to get her to forgive him if it would help. Gwen said it wouldn’t. Leo said it was okay and that Dimitri screwed them both. Gwen got money and Leo moved on. She said Leo and Javi were lucky to have each other. Leo ended up leaving. At Titan, Gabi told Xander that she didn’t want to go home yet. She said she was happy that Arianna wanted to come home but now she wished she didn’t since Salem has been horrible for her. Gabi blamed herself for what happened to Arianna and called herself a terrible mother. Xander let her know that she was a good mother. He said he was able to see how much she loved Arianna. Xander said he and Sarah went through the same thing when Victoria was kidnapped.

Johnny told Philip that his trial started tomorrow and he might have to miss work. He told Philip that he would understand if he wanted to fire him for the company. Philip said he knew Johnny was innocent and would be back at work. Johnny thanked him and got recording equipment for Philip and Xander’s statement. Gabi left the office and told Philip that she had to leave. He went to Xander’s office and wondered what he did to Gabi. Xander was upset that Philip accused him of being the reason why Gabi was upset. Johnny came in the office. Xander said hiring Johnny was poor timing. He said Johnny was hired to undermine his father, but thanks to Philip, Johnny and EJ were closer than ever. Johnny said he was loyal to the company. Philip wanted to be alone with Xander. He told Xander that he couldn’t fire Johnny because he made up with his father. Philip said they needed to unite for the good of the company. Xander and Philip recorded the statement and continued fighting. Holly tried to pick the lock with a bobby pin but it didn’t work. Arianna noticed an air duct and was able to see daylight. The girls opened the air duct and Arianna crawled through. Arianna ended up getting stuck. Tate was at the alley where Holly and Arianna were taken. Rafe showed up and wondered why Tate was there. Tate showed him Holly’s class ring and suggested they split up and look through the warehouses. Rafe said it was too dangerous. He wanted Tate to wait for the police while he searched the warehouses. When Rafe left, Tate went to one of the warehouses and called out Holly’s name. Tate got to the door and heard Holly. He kicked the door open. Rafe showed up and sent Tate and Holly out so they could tell everyone where they were. Rafe called out to Arianna and heard her screaming. When Rafe called out to Arianna, she didn’t hear him because she passed out. He ended up rescuing Arianna.

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, July 22, 2025

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The entire episode takes place in Nice (pronounced niece), France.

Michael tells Victor that Cane has put Nick and Sharon under house arrest. Michael offers to help but there isn’t much he can do since this is Cane’s property.

Victor tells Audra she has until tonight to fulfill the terms of her agreement, or all bets are off.

Nick and Sharon are locked in a room together and Sharon has a panic attack because it reminds her of when Martin locked her and Phyllis in the abandoned clinic. Nick calms Sharon down by telling her to think of their family vacation to London.

Victor and Nikki think that Cane framed Nick for Damian’s murder so they could sell him Chancellor Industries in exchange for Nick’s freedom.

Kyle tells Jack and Diane about the contract he signed with Victor. Victor financed Audra’s company in exchange for Audra seducing Kyle. Once Kyle cheated on Claire, he would have to pay Victor $ 5 million
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Days Update Thursday, July 17, 2025

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At the Hernandez home, Gabi informs Rafe that she sent Arianna five texts yesterday and she hasn’t responded to any of them. Gabi guesses she’s having fun at the lake but thinks she could at least send her a message to let her know she’s alive…

Holly and Arianna remain locked in the warehouse, wondering if it’s morning yet and talk about not sleeping at all. They get up and find a bag left at the door. Arianna finds a bottle of water inside and says she could really use it after screaming for help all night but Holly rushes to stop her.

Doug III is in his room and makes a call to be connected to Gwen’s room at the Salem Inn and finds out she’s not there. Doug III hopes she left her necklace in the room this time and declares that he’s going to get Holly and Arianna out of this mess.

Amy Choi walks through the town square and calls Sophia. Amy asks if she’s okay, pointing out that she didn’t answer when she knocked on her door and then she opened the door and she wasn’t there. Amy asks if Sophia is home now. Sophia reveals that she’s in Chicago. Amy questions what she’s doing there. Sophia claims she’s there to meet with a couple who would like to adopt her baby which shocks Amy.

Tate talks to Belle at home about jury selection and says he knows it can’t be easy for her to prosecute her own nephew. Belle says it’s not easy, especially since she thinks Johnny is innocent. Tate says that’s good because he thinks so too. Belle adds that she still has to prosecute the case to the best of her ability, whether EJ likes it or not.

EJ sits at home in the living room of the DiMera Mansion and has a flashback of hearing the gunshot.

Amy questions Sophia as to what couple and where she found them. Sophia reveals her new lawyer did. Amy questions when she got a new lawyer. Sophia says it was pretty recently and she just spoke this morning and decided to drive down together to meet the parents. Amy questions why she didn’t tell her any of this. Sophia says the baby is due any day now and she knew if she consulted with her, it would only hold her up. Amy argues that this is a life changing decision that should not be made on a whim. Amy gets an alert that she is supposed to report to jury duty but she tells Sophia that she’s going to skip it and come to Chicago because she needs to be with her and Tate when they meet with the couple. Sophia then admits that Tate is not there because he’s at senior lake week and this was all last minute. Sophia says she just figured she could handle this on her own. Amy finds that ridiculous and asks where she is exactly and she’ll head out there now. Sophia tells her that she won’t and declares that her mom already ruined one adoption for her so she won’t let her ruin another. Sophia then hangs up on her, leaving Amy frustrated.

Tate guesses it’s a good thing that Johnny and Chanel didn’t adopt he and Sophia’s baby as it would’ve been a huge mess given that Sophia is due to give birth any day. Belle asks how Sophia is doing. Tate admits Sophia has been acting weird lately, ignoring his calls, and seeming to be in a rush to get off the phone. Tate mentions Sophia being cool with him joining Holly at the lake, but Holly didn’t show up and he hasn’t heard from her. Belle questions Holly not texting him. Tate says now that the whole night has gone by, he’s started to get really worried.

Holly warns Arianna that the bottled water could be poisoned but Arianna reminds her that he wants Doug III’s money and if he wanted them dead, he wouldn’t have given them blankets to sleep. Holly guesses she’s right and wishes he would let her call Maggie so she could get the cash and then they could go home. Arianna complains about waiting on Doug III instead and wonder how long their kidnapper is willing to wait. Holly wonders if their families even know they are missing.

Gabi points out that Arianna said she would call her when she got to the lake but she never did. Gabi wonders if Arianna is punishing her for embarrassing her by giving her a box of condoms before she left. Gabi argues that the last thing the family needs is an unexpected pregnancy. Leo comes in and agrees, saying things are crazy enough with Tesoro and can’t imagine another baby in the mix. Leo talks about finally being responsible and reporting to jury duty. Rafe offers to watch over Tesoro. Leo says Tesoro is coming with him which Gabi questions. Leo explains that it’s his plan to get sent home from jury duty as he exits with Tesoro.

EJ wonders why he can’t remember.

EJ goes to court and takes his place opposite Belle in the room. EJ tells Belle that he didn’t seduce her so that she would drop the charges against Johnny and clarifies that he made love to her because he wanted to. Belle argues that it was also because he wanted her to drop the charges against Johnny. EJ states that he also wanted her.

Outside the court room, Amy is on the phone, complaining that she told them that she had a pregnant daughter and they didn’t give a damn. Leo is nearby with Tesoro and asks her to keep it down a little because Tesoro is sleeping. Amy tells her husband Sam that they told her she’s put off jury duty too many times, so she asks him to drive to Chicago and find their daughter. Amy hangs up and apologizes to Leo, hoping she didn’t wake the baby. Leo confirms that he’s still sleeping. Amy talks about how much easier it is when they are that age compared to when they grow up and you have little control over them. Leo says he’s only fostering the baby temporarily. Amy comments on it being a newborn. Leo explains that he was dropped off at the firehouse safe haven.

Rafe tells Gabi that he’s a little disappointed that Leo didn’t take him up on his offer because it would’ve been nice to spend time with Tesoro. Gabi acknowledges that Rafe always wanted a child of his own. Rafe guesses it wasn’t in the cards. Gabi encourages that it could still happen while Rafe thinks he’s running out of time. Gabi says either way, he’s been a wonderful uncle to Arianna. Rafe isn’t sure after he ratted her out for flirting with Doug III. Gabi is glad she wasn’t the overprotective one that time. Rafe jokes that she’ll regain the title when Arianna gets the 500 text messages that Gabi has sent. Rafe encourages Gabi to give Arianna space or else she will rebel. Gabi takes it that she shouldn’t drive up to the lake to track down her daughter in front of her friends.

Arianna tells Holly that she has no doubt that Gabi has had a complete meltdown since she was supposed to call her when they got to the lake. Holly points out that it wouldn’t be unusual for Arianna to blow her off. Arianna guesses that’s coming back to bite her in the ass. Arianna hopes Gabi’s anxiety is in full force so that Rafe will be out looking for them right now. Holly hopes Rafe finds her class ring or someone already did so that Rafe can figure out where to find them. Arianna suggests they try to relax. Arianna encourages Holly to eat the breakfast bars left for them, pointing out that they have no idea what they are up against and could be fighting for their lives.

Tate goes to Doug III’s room and demands to know where Holly is. Doug III repeats that he doesnt’ know but Tate thinks he does because he was acting nervous and weird like he’s hiding something. Doug III says he was imagining that but Tate accuses him of lying then and now. Doug III says he doesn’t have time for this but Tate says he’s not leaving until he tells him the truth.

Belle tells EJ that she thinks it’s best if they keep things strictly professional in the court room. EJ jokes with her and says he would like to talk to her about this later in private because he doesn’t want there to be a rift between them. Belle doesn’t either but thinks it would be wise to keep space between them in public until the trial is over. EJ admits he’s not keen on that. Belle reminds him that it’s for Johnny’s sake so EJ reluctantly agrees. Belle declares that starting now, they both have a job to do that will put them on opposite ends of the case, so in the court room, they are no longer lovers but adversaries.

Amy watches over Tesoro while Leo jokingly laments over his childhood but Amy remarks that she’s not a fan of jokes. Leo says he can tell that Tesoro really likes Amy. Amy says he’s the only thing keeping her from going out of her mind with worry. Leo encourages that Tesoro is spreading joy everywhere. Leo adds that with any luck, Tesoro will be his ticket out of jury duty.

Rafe suggests Gabi call the hotel to see if Arianna checked in. Gabi wonders why she didn’t think of that. Gabi remarks that she fully intends to count the number of condoms Arianna brings home. Gabi then calls the hotel to inquire about Arianna and Holly, but she is informed that they never checked in.

Holly says Arianna sounded pretty grim when she thought she was convinced the loan shark wouldn’t hurt them. Arianna says that’s only if Doug III comes through and he’s not exactly reliable. Holly encourages that it’s not like Doug III wanted this to happen. Arianna questions Holly defending him after everything.

Doug III tells Tate that he’s way off base. Tate says he won’t let him gaslight him. Doug III tells Tate to get the hell out but Tate refuses to leave until he tells him what he knows. Doug III grabs him and says he will toss him out. Tate tells him not to put his hands on him and shoves off. Tate then sees the envelope that was delivered to Doug III and finds the photos of Holly and Arianna that he was sent. Tate questions if Doug III is stalking them and calls him a sick pervert. Tate declares he’s calling the police. Doug III stops him and says he has it all wrong. Tate gives him two seconds to explain so Doug III reveals that he didn’t take the pictures but someone sent them to him. Tate questions why. Doug III then informs Tate that Holly and Arianna are in trouble and it’s all his fault.

Amy takes her seat in the courthouse and faces off with EJ, realizing that she’s on the jury for The People vs. Johnny DiMera. EJ acknowledges her dealings with his family and questions if she can be impartial. Amy says no and calls EJ a miserable excuse for a human being and says she’d like to tear him limb from limb for all the trouble he’s caused her daughter. Belle interrupts to question if Amy can be impartial when judging the defendant. Amy says definitely not and declared that EJ’s trigger happy son ruined everything for Sophia. EJ and Belle then both dismiss Amy from the jury.

Leo remains outside the court, commenting on the jury selection until Amy comes out from the court room. Leo asks how it went. Amy informs him that she got dismissed after telling the truth. Amy wishes Leo luck and hopes he catches a break. Amy says goodbye to Tesoro and says they didn’t hang out long but she felt a connection with him.

Belle comments to EJ that Amy Choi isn’t the only juror who feels they can’t be impartial when it comes to the DiMeras. Belle adds that it’s not surprising since everyone knows the checkered past of EJ’s family, so they automatically assume the worst. EJ remarks that includes her. Belle says that’s not true as she loves Johnny, Sydney, and Theo. EJ points out that his name was left out. Belle reminds him that they are in the court room. Leo then enters with Tesoro and asks if he’s in the right place as he questions what they are doing here.

Rafe encourages Gabi not to freak out. Gabi begins to worry about if Holly and Arianna were in some kind of accident. Rafe says they would’ve been notified and suggests maybe they made a pit stop. Gabi argues that it would make no sense since they were so excited to go to the lake and questions why they would stop somewhere else. Rafe agrees but points out that the police can’t do anything because it hasn’t been long enough yet, but he will unofficially put some feelers out and see if he can find them. Gabi thanks him and tells him to let her know as soon as he hears anything. Rafe encourages that it will be okay as he exits.

Holly tells Arianna that when Doug III first told her about how badly the loan sharks beat him up, it was pretty clear that he was in over his head which is why she gave him the money. Arianna questions them still coming after him. Holly is sure Doug III wishes he never got involved with them. Arianna remarks that she wishes she never got involved with him. Holly thinks Doug III was trying to protect them, pointing out that he was pushing her away recently. Arianna relates to him doing the same with her.

Doug III informs Tate that the loan shark told him that if he didn’t get the money by today, he would hurt Holly and Arianna. Tate questions him not calling the police. Doug III explains that they warned him not to. Tate suggests calling Rafe but Doug III feels it’s too risky to get anyone else involved because these guys are really dangerous. Tate worries that Holly and Arianna must be terrified. Doug III complains that he’s done everything he can and admits he almost took money from the cash register at the Brady Pub but Roman already emptied the till. Tate questions why he didn’t just ask him. Doug III argues that Tate is a trust fund baby and would have to ask his dad which he couldn’t risk. Tate calls him an idiot as he points out that he has his own savings account. Tate says he’s been saving up to buy a car so he probably has enough and asks how much he needs. Doug III questions if Tate would help him. Tate clarifies that he would be helping Holly and Arianna as he will do anything to bring them home.

Leo tries telling EJ and Belle that he has Tesoro who requires all of his attention. EJ points out that he didn’t mention this in his jury form while Belle adds that Leo has four other adults living in his home, questioning if they can’t take care of the baby and reminding Leo that he is under oath. Leo argues that he’s a journalist but EJ says the law states he would be prohibited from speaking about the case a member of the jury. Leo complains while EJ asks if Leo has been influenced by anything to have preconceived notions about the defendant’s guilt. Leo admits that he thinks there’s a number of people that could’ve shot EJ. Belle asks if Leo can be impartial. Leo talks about being open minded so they welcome him to the jury against his wishes.

Arianna tells Holly that even if Doug III was trying to protect them, he’s still a jerk for not telling her about what was going on with he and Holly. Holly argues that there was nothing to tell since they never hooked up. Arianna complains that he still knew they were friends and never said anything which she calls lying by omission. Arianna feels he was trying to keep his options open. Holly guesses she’s right and says she’s just grateful she’s back with Tate. Holly worries that Tate thinks she stood him up. Arianna says they have to worry about more important things like getting out of here and not being killed.

Tate is shocked by how much money Doug III owes and questions how he racked up that much debt. Doug III says they are loan sharks and trying to bleed him dry. Tate says that he does have enough and he will go to the bank to get the cash. Tate says he will return in an hour but if the loan sharks lay a finger on Holly or Arianna, the deal is off. Doug III responds that he doesn’t know how to thank him. Tate states that he can thank him by packing a bag and getting out of Salem because he doesn’t want him near Holly or Arianna ever again. Doug III tells him it’s done as he will do anything to get out of this mess.

EJ and Belle talk about jury selection not going too bad. EJ complains that the trial shouldn’t be happening and questions the police not arresting Chanel after the video was found. Belle feels it’s not a smoking gun while EJ complains they don’t have much more on Johnny. EJ believes the Salem police department have given up on finding the true culprit. Belle questions him thinking it’s Chanel. EJ responds that he hasn’t ruled it out. EJ calls it so frustrating because the answers are all inside and the key to exonerating his son is simply recalling what happened that night. Belle is surprised that EJ hasn’t told the police that he remembers who shot him even if he doesn’t. EJ admits the thought crossed his mind, but he knows first hand what it’s like to be wrongfully accused. Belle asks if it’s him having sympathy or that he’d look bad when the truth comes out. EJ feels they are both good reasons. Belle has an idea that might help him unlock his memories from that night.

Gabi calls Arianna and leaves a message, asking her to call her back when she gets the message so she knows she is okay. Leo comes home with Tesoro and complains that Gabi won’t believe this nightmare as he got selected for jury duty in Johnny’s case to determine whether he shot his father. Gabi asks why this is bad since Leo’s been obsessed with the case. Leo argues that he was as a journalist but now he can’t even gossip about it. Leo adds that he has one more card left to play.

Sophia calls Melinda and asks what’s taking so long as she thought she would be back with their food by now. Sophia informs her that her mom just called so she told her that she’s in Chicago and she flipped out, but she stuck to the cover story. Sophia admits she’s freaking out as their plan is so risky, so she questions if Melinda really thinks they will be able to pull it off.

Tate runs in to Amy in the town square. Amy asks if he’s heard from Sophia but Tate says he hasn’t. Amy reveals that Sophia just told her that she’s in Chicago, meeting with a couple to adopt the baby. Tate is shocked and questions why she wouldn’t tell him. Amy guesses Tate was too busy partying up with his friends at the lake. Tate argues that Sophia knew he was at the lake and that he would want to be at the meeting. Amy says there might still be time but Tate says he has an urgent matter with a friend in trouble. Amy asks what about his baby. Tate responds that he cares very much about the baby and Sophia but remarks that it’s not like she’s given birth yet. Tate tells Amy that he’s sorry that he has to go and promises to help sort this out at a later date. Tate repeats that he’s sorry and he has to go as he rushes off, leaving Amy in disbelief.

Doug III texts the loan shark that he will have the money in an hour with the warning that if he hurts his friends, the deal is off.

Rafe returns home and informs Gabi that he hasn’t found Arianna yet but he does have news, revealing that Holly’s car is still parked by the town square and the girls’ bags are still in the trunk, so it appears they never left Salem. Gabi is panicked and questions where her daughter is.

Arianna tells Holly that they can’t just wait around for Doug III or their families to save them. Holly argues that they can’t give up but Arianna declares that they have to find a way out of here now.

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Rafe let Gabi know that Shawn was starting an investigation into Arianna’s disappearance. He told her that they needed to stay calm. Gabi couldn’t relax knowing that her daughter was missing. She didn’t think that Arianna would come back. Gabi wondered if Holly’s family knew what happened. Rafe told her that Nicole was in France and Maggie was in Bermuda. He didn’t think Holly’s family needed to know. Rafe wanted her to distract herself by working, but she didn’t want to do that. Shawn called Rafe and told him that he went over the CCTV footage, and Arianna and Holly were held at gunpoint. Shawn wanted to know if Arianna and Holly someone who would do that to them. Rafe had a few ideas. Xander told Victoria that he would get to know her again since they would be spending more time together. He said that she was the most important person in the world to him. Xander was getting tired of waiting for Gabi and that’s when she walked in the room. He was upset that she was late. She told him that her daughter was kidnapped. Xander understood how she felt because he’s a parent. He wanted to know why she was at the office. She told him that Rafe wanted her to keep busy.

Tate left a message for Sophia, but she didn’t answer the phone. He wanted to know why she didn’t tell him about the couple in Chicago. Sophia saw the message, but she didn’t answer the phone. Melinda came in the room and noticed something wrong with Sophia. Sophia told her that Tate called, but she didn’t answer. She wasn’t sure she could go through with it. Melinda supported any decision she made about the baby. Sophia didn’t know what to do. She told Melinda that it broke her heart to see her baby when she saw him with Leo and Javi. Melinda told her how she felt when she gave her daughter up. She told her that the feeling wouldn’t last. Sophia wanted to know how long it would take, but Melinda didn’t know. Melinda said that she had time to change her mind about the baby, but she didn’t want to do that. Sophia wasn’t ready for motherhood and wanted her baby to have parents who were ready. Tate gave Doug money and didn’t want the money back. He said that Doug could have asked for the money a while ago, and Holly and Arianna would be okay. Tate wanted Doug to leave town. Doug agreed to leave town. Tate planned to stay to make sure that Doug didn’t screw up the meeting. The loan shark arrived at the pub. Doug told the guy that he would give him the money once he knew Holly and Arianna were okay. Rafe arrived and wanted to talk to Doug. The henchman ran off and Tate left the pub to tell Rafe to stop the guy. He told Rafe that he was the one who kidnapped Holly and Arianna. Rafe and Tate chased the henchman. Rafe, Tate, and Doug met at the station. Rafe blamed Doug for everything that happened. He thought Doug should have said he was being threatened. Doug showed Rafe the picture of Holly and Arianna that the henchman showed him. Shawn questioned the guy about the kidnapping. He said the mask didn’t hide anything because they have footage of him. Shawn warned him that he would go to prison for the rest of his life. He wanted to know where Holly and Arianna were.

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BTG Short Recap Friday, July 18, 2025

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Nicole was heartbroken to find out that Martin and Smitty broke up. She was glad that infidelity wasn’t the reason why they broke up. Martin said what he did was worse than that. Nicole wanted to know why she was kept in the dark about what happened. She said she wanted to know what was going on with her son. Nicole was upset with Anita for not telling her she was home. Vernon said she was kept in the dark for too long. Martin didn’t want to say anything because he was tired and hungry. Vernon and Martin went out to the country club. Anita said Nicole didn’t know about hardships because she and Vernon shielded her from it. She wanted Nicole to prepare herself for what she was going to hear. Nicole was upset that Ted performed the surgery on Kenneth and she didn’t know about it. She was upset that she didn’t know that Martin killed a man. Nicole asked why she didn’t know about any of this. She was mad that she couldn’t help her son because Anita and Vernon decided to play God. Anita told her that a black man defending himself against a racist would still end up in the system no matter how far we have progressed. She said she wasn’t apologizing for what they did. Anita said Vernon couldn’t get past protecting his grandson which was why she decided to keep quiet about it.

Anita told Nicole that their family went to extreme measures and should have called the police. She said she and Vernon wanted to protect their family. Nicole said she sounded like a mobster. She thought it was disgusting that they put her son through it so the Duprees could save face. Anita was appalled that Nicole would speak to her the way she was over a difficulty in the family. Nicole said it was more than a difficulty. Anita said their decisions were about protecting Martin. Nicole ended up walking out. Martin and Vernon went to the country club. They talked about Martin not telling Smitty the truth. Martin said he regretted not saying anything. Vernon said there was no guarantee that telling Smitty would have solved anything. Vernon advised Martin to remember the love he and Smitty had for each other regardless of what happened. He told Martin that his marriage could survive if he fought for it. Jacob wanted to know why Elon didn’t want to rush to identify Kenneth who was shot at a robbery gone wrong. Elon told him that he didn’t appreciate him questioning his authority and advised him to focus on his own cases. Jacob asked if Malone was the one who found the body in the park. Elon told him to stop asking questions before he got hurt. When Jacob found out what happened at the press conference, he went to see Smitty. Jacob asked why Martin canceled the press conference after he got the picture. Smitty said he didn’t know anything. Jacob kept asking Smitty questions. Smitty wanted him to say what he had to say. Jacob realized Martin was involved in the situation. He thought Martin’s actions made him look guilty. Smitty wanted Jacob to leave. Jacob advised him not to quit now. Smitty said he didn’t have to answer his questions. Jacob told him he did answer his questions.

 

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Vernon apologized to Anita for not telling her about the situation with Kenneth. He said he thought he had the situation under control. When Vernon told Anita that Kenneth targeted Tyrell and Samantha, she was furious. Anita was thankful that Kenneth didn’t make good on his threats to hurt them. While they were talking, Anita accused Vernon of being behind Kenneth’s hit. Vernon denied having anything to do with the hit. He said he should have never let Bill and Joey handle the situation. Vernon said he didn’t want to burden Anita with the things that were going on because he thought it would affect the Articulettes’ reunion. Anita said they ruined that on their own. They wondered how they were going to tell Nicole about this since she was fragile. Vernon wondered if they did the right thing years ago. Smitty was shocked when Martin told him that Kenneth was dead. He asked Martin if he had anything to do with it. Martin denied being responsible for Kenneth’s death. Smitty wanted more information about Kenneth’s death. Martin said he didn’t know anything about it.

Tyrell and Samantha came downstairs to find out what was going on. Martin told them what happened that night. Tyrell and Samantha understood the situation but wondered why it took so long to say something. Smitty said sometimes protecting people ended up hurting them. Martin said none of them had to worry about Kenneth because he was gone. Smitty said he needed more time before he forgave Martin for what he did. Samantha said Martin shouldn’t be punished for being a hero. Martin said he was going to work hard to earn back their trust. Smitty said he wasn’t ready to make any promises right now. Martin asked if it was for now or ever. Smitty said he couldn’t do this. Martin left with his suitcases. Vanessa went to see Nicole’s place and was shocked to find out what happened with Leslie. Nicole said she came close to strangling Leslie. Vanessa told Nicole what happened at the press conference. Nicole wondered why Bill was there when he and Martin were barely speaking to each other. She wondered what the family emergency was that stopped the conference. Nicole told her Martin stepped down after Bill showed him a picture. She said Vernon ripped into Bill. Vanessa said it looked like Martin was in trouble. Later on, Nicole went to Martin’s house and was surprised that Martin wasn’t there. Nicole asked what Martin was going to reveal at the press conference. Smitty said Martin should tell her himself. Later on, Jacob went to see Smitty. Jacob told Smitty that Malone found an unidentified body earlier on. Smitty pretended to be surprised by the news. He tried to get Jacob to think that Marcel or Joey were involved. He told Jacob that Martin moved out. Dani and Bill were drinking at the club. He told her that Vernon ripped into him. Bill said a part of him needed Vernon’s approval. Dani said he was too cold-blooded to worry about what people thought of him. While they were talking, Dani brought up Bill’s father. Bill said his father wasn’t there for him which was why he gravitated towards Vernon. Martin went to the Dupree mansion. He told Vernon and Anita that he told the kids what happened. Martin regretted not telling Smitty what happened when it happened. While they were talking, Vernon said they couldn’t come forward without implicating Joey who wouldn’t hesitate to retaliate. Nicole showed up and demanded to know what was going on.

 

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Rafe found Gabi panicking because she hadn’t heard from Arianna. She thought Arianna was upset with her for embarrassing her. Gabi told Rafe about the condoms she bought for Arianna. He was surprised to hear that. Leo walked in the room with Tesoro and let them know that he had to go to jury duty. He thought the baby was his chance to get out of jury duty. Leo took the baby along to annoy the people at the courthouse. Rafe was disappointed because he wanted to look after the baby. Gabi knew how much Rafe loved kids and thought he still had time. Arianna adored Rafe. He warned her not to keep sending Arianna messages because she’s a teenager and needed space. Rafe advised her to call the hotel to see if she checked in. Gabi followed his advice and called the hotel. She found out that Arianna and Holly didn’t check into the hotel. Gabi panicked more once she found that out. Rafe tried to calm her down, but it didn’t work. Holly and Arianna woke up in the storage room. They noticed a paper bag with water in it. Arianna wanted to drink it, but Holly warned her that it could be poisoned. She told Holly that they were hostages, and the kidnapper would have killed them if he wanted to do it. Holly believed her grandmother Maggie could have helped. Arianna didn’t think any of their families knew where they were. She hoped Doug came through for them. Arianna was upset with him for getting them involved in his mess. Holly tried to defend Doug to her. She told her that Doug paid them so there was no reason for them to go after them. Her comments didn’t change Arianna’s opinion about Doug. Tate talked to Belle about Johnny’s case. He was surprised that jury selection started. They believed Johnny was innocent. Belle still had to prosecute his case. They changed the conversation and talked about Sophia’s pregnancy. Tate thought she was acting weird. He said she was okay with him going to the lake, but it didn’t matter since Holly didn’t show up. Tate was started to get worried about her.

Doug called Gwen, but she didn’t answer the phone. He planned to break in her place and take the necklace. Before he got a chance to leave, Tate showed up at her apartment and demanded to know where Holly was. He knew Doug was lying. Tate refused to leave until Doug gave him answers. Doug tried to force Tate out of the room. Tate found an envelope with pictures of Holly and Arianna. He accused Doug of stalking them. Doug denied stalking them, but he knew someone was doing it. Holly and Arianna were in trouble, and he blamed himself for what happened. Doug told him what he knew. He warned him not to tell the police or Rafe about what happened. Doug had to get the money to the henchman. Tate had some money to help him. Doug was relieved, but Tate wanted him to get out of town for good. He agreed to leave town and leave Holly and Arianna alone. Amy checked in with Sophia, and she told her that she was in Chicago with a couple who wanted to adopt the baby. Sophia told her that her lawyer found a new couple fast. She didn’t want to waste time talking things over because the baby was due any minute. Amy wasn’t having it, but she got a notification to report to jury duty. She wanted to skip jury duty and meet the family. Sophia thought she could handle it on her own, but Amy wouldn’t hear of it. She wanted to be there for her daughter, but she didn’t want that. Sophia felt like she ruined one adoption and wouldn’t do it again. She hung up the phone. EJ looked through pictures from the shooting and heard a gunshot in his mind. He jumped when he heard it. EJ didn’t understand why he couldn’t remember anything. He went to the courthouse and saw Belle there. She didn’t want to talk to him until he admitted that he didn’t seduce her. He made love to her. She thought he did it because he wanted her to drop the charges against Johnny. He flirted with her, but she wanted to keep things professional. Amy walked in the courthouse and yelled at her husband on the phone. She told him about Sophia’s situation. She saw Leo with a baby and apologized for yelling. He told her that he was fostering a child after he got dropped off at a firehouse. Amy looked at her grandson. EJ and Belle questioned Leo and Amy to see if they would work for the jury. Leo tried to get out of being picked, but EJ and Belle were okay with him being on the jury.

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Portia tells Curtis that she has decided to go to the medical board and risk jail time because she will not make Michael seem like he is addicted to pain killers so that Willow can get back her children.

Lisel and Nina talk to Willow. Lisel notices that Willow smiles when Nina tells her Sasha left the country because Michael and Sasha think th that Daisy is being targeted by Sonny’s enemies. Lisel later tells Nina that they must find some leverage to break Drew’s hold over Willow as soon as possible.

Sasha thanks Jason for all his help and asks him to thank Michael for trusting her to take care of Daisy.

Robert thanks Jason for everything he has done to help Sasha and Daisy.

Anna talks to Carly about Josslynn’s boyfriend Vaughn. Anna thinks Vaughn is too old for Josslyn.
Carly tells Anna about Josslynn’s sudden trip to Easter Island and that when she returned from the trip she got a job with Professor Henry Dalton as his research assistant. Carly tells Anna that she is grateful to Vaughn for giving Josslynn something to focus on besides grieving Dex.

Dante is looking over surveillance footage and sees Vaughn and Josslynn plant a tracking device on a woman who they think is a courier for Professor Henry Dalton. Dante calls Anna to tell her that he has confirmed that Vaughn is a WSB agent. Anna has already figured out that Josslynn is also a WSB agent and Dante confirms it for her.

Jason is at the airport waiting to board a plane back to Port Charles after taking Sasha and Daisy to their new home when he sees a woman who looks like Britt.

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Rocco meets with Lisle Obrecht who tells him stories about Britt. Lisle tells Rocco that Britt wasn’t a perfect person but she loved him very much and raises him for the first seven months of his life. Rocco and Lisel agreed to meet again because Rocco wants to know more about Britt and Lisel wants to get to know Rocco.

Lisle also goes to see Nina and wants to know what trouble she has gotten herself into and how much family mess she will have to clean up.

Anna tells Felicia she thinks Vaughn is either working for or against the WSB and he has Emma’s professor Henry Dalton under surveillance. Felicia tells Anna to let this go and Anna decides she shouldn’t think like an agent, she should think like a grandmother.

Nina tells Sonny Tracy forced her to do that interview with the Port Charles press. Nina also tells Sonny that the follow-up article deals with his mental health. Sonny thanks Nina for the warning and tells her to take care of herself.

Jason and Sasha talk on the plane while they are going to her new home. Sasha thinks Jason should start dating because Danny is worried that he is lonely. Sasha arrives at her new home and introduces Daisy to her grandpa Robert.

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The Abbotts, Sally, and Audra find out about Damian ‘s death. Billy, Audra, and Kyle think that Cane did it while Jack and Phyllis don’t think Cane did it. Nick thinks Cane had one of his employees put the dagger
used to stab Damian in the bathroom of his sleeping car.

Audra asks Kyle if she can stay in his room because she is scared. Audra is worried about how she is going to tell Amy and Nate about Damian ‘s death. Audra hears a noise and gets scared which leads Audra and Kyle to start kissing.

Chance and Cane review the security footage but the footage right before Damian’s stabbing has been deleted. Cane tells Chance that he, Amanda, and Carter are the only ones who have access to security cameras. Cane tells Chance that he didn’t have his employees delete the security footage.

Cane later tells the Abbotts and Nick that he didn’t kill Damian. Nick tells Cane that he is tired of his games he is going to find a way to leave the Chateau and get the local police.

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Alex sits at home with Stephanie, who is working on her laptop. Alex talks about planning to stay at the office but Xander’s daughter Victoria was screaming loudly. Alex notes Stephanie being distracted and comments that he hasn’t seen her so focused on something in awhile, so he asks what’s going on. Stephanie informs him that she’s working on notes for her meeting with EJ tomorrow about being hired to do PR for the hospital. Stephanie explains that she’s lost clients recently and could use the work. Alex reminds Stephanie that she could just quit the PR business and write full time but Stephanie remains unsure. Alex then shows her a cover art for her novel, “One Stormy Night” under the pseudonym of being written by Anastasia Sands and tells her that once it hits the stands, she may never have to work for someone else again.

Xander is in his office with Victoria and talks on the phone until Victoria wakes up crying. Xander decides to take her for a walk.

Rafe is at home when he gets a text from a Kelly Jones that they will see him in twenty. Rafe goes to leave as Gabi comes home and says she has a meeting but forgot her notes. Gabi then asks where Rafe is headed off to.

Chad brings his son Thomas to the park where they run in to Cat. Thomas questions what she is doing there.

EJ has a drink in the living room of the DiMera Mansion until Gwen walks in and talks about how she always couldn’t decide on a room in the mansion. Gwen tells EJ that Kristen was making her up a corner suite, so she’s going to gather her belongings from the Salem Inn and move right in, but EJ says no she won’t. Gwen questions what he means. EJ says she won’t be moving in today because Kristen forgot the entire east wing is scheduled to be painted, so she will have to wait a few days. Gwen decides she will wait until it’s all finished the. EJ sarcastically says they want her to be happy at her stay. Gwen says she plans to be quite comfortable. EJ repeats that it will be a few days. Gwen says she has the luxury of making her decision from the Salem Inn since she has Dimitri’s money.

Cat says she was just taking a stroll before sunset. Chad says they were taking advantage of the weather too. Thomas invites Cat to join them in playing catch but Chad says they only have two gloves, so maybe another time. Thomas then tells Cat that she can use his glove.

Rafe tells Gabi that he has a meeting. Gabi questions who with, then guesses he’s being a secret agent. Gabi says now that Rafe is back in the FBI, it will be like it used to be with him sneaking around. Gabi continues to ask who Rafe is meeting, pointing out that she won’t tell anyone. Rafe tells Gabi that she knows the drill, so she apologizes for pushing. Gabi advises Rafe to be careful. Rafe asks if Arianna made it to the lake safely. Gabi responds that she’s not sure. Rafe questions Gabi not freaking out over not hearing from her. Gabi says she will be if she doesn’t hear from her by tonight, but Arianna must be caught up and forgot to text her. Gabi guesses Arianna is having the time of her life..

Stephanie tells Alex that it’s amazing. Alex explains that it’s a mock up from the art department if she wants to make any change. Stephanie assures that she loves it. They talk about using her Grandmother’s romance novels to come up with the alias of Anastasia Sands. Alex calls it a nice tribute. Stephanie agrees that it’s perfect and says she can’t believe the book she wrote in her spare time for fun is going to be out in the world. Alex says it will be soon as Kate says she’s making it top priority to get it to press, which means she believes strongly that One Stormy Night is going to put their publishing division back on track. Alex tells Stephanie that she’s about to be a published author as they kiss and begin to undress until there’s a knock at the door. Stephanie gets up to answer the door and is surprised to see Kayla, who asks if it’s a bad time.

Cat thanks Thomas and says it’s really sweet of him but she can’t play catch right now because she has some place to be. Chad thinks back to the last time they were together and he saw her phone have a text from a James Smith, asking to meet tomorrow. Cat tells them to have fun and walks away. Thomas tells Chad that Cat is nice and questions why he was trying to get rid of her which Chad denies. Chad says he just wanted a little father-son time which Thomas decides is cool with him as they play catch.

Xander brings Victoria back to the office and says taking a walk wasn’t the answer, so he wonders what the problem is. Victoria continues crying as Xander wonders what else he can do for her. Gabi then arrives and offers to try.

Cat meets Rafe in his office and talk about getting used to their aliases of Kelly Jones and James Smith. Rafe says they will probably be texting each other a lot to meet like this. Cat says she has him saved in her phone as James Smith so no one will ever know which Rafe says is smart. Rafe asks what she’s got. Cat presents him a flash drive with EJ’s financial information. Rafe wants to go over their briefing before they get started. Rafe says the FBI and ISA have set up this new inter-agency task force that they will be working with and the objective is to take down the DiMeras. Cat confirms that Shane said the agency have been trying to do this for years with no success but with the recent Titan takeover, the DiMeras are off their game. Rafe agrees that it’s the best time to strike. Cat says the best way to track illegal activity is to follow the money. They talk about the most recent purchase being EJ buying the hospital. Rafe is sure it was nefarious and questions where EJ got the money, who chipped in, and why. Cat agrees that a failing hospital is hardly a good investment. Rafe adds that it could be years until the miracle drug comes to market. Cat wonders what EJ could be planning in the meantime. Rafe says nothing good, so the sooner they nail him, the better. Cat asks about this being personal for Rafe since he and EJ have history, so she’s curious about what went down to better understand how EJ operates. Rafe tells her to get comfortable because this could take awhile.

EJ comments on Gwen’s necklace and then realizes it’s the necklace stolen from Julie and sold to Melinda Trask. EJ asks if she stole it as well. Gwen informs him that she bought it from a broker with Dimitri’s money, though she wasn’t aware of it’s prominence. EJ assumes she will return it to it’s rightful owner but Gwen says she is the rightful owner now. Gwen declares that she will return it to Julie when Hell freezes over.

Stephanie invites Kayla in and asks what brings her by. Kayla says she did some stress baking with all the hospital business, so she decided to share some of her blueberry pie. Stephanie suggests they all have a slice. Alex decides he’s going to shower at his place and he’ll be right back so he hurries out. Kayla guesses it was a bad time but Stephanie says not at all and that she’s glad she’s there because there’s something important that she wants to talk to her about.

Xander thanks Gabi for her offer but says it’s not like he can’t soothe his own daughter. Gabi argues that she’s not saying he can’t and that sometimes it’s good to let someone else try. Gabi acknowledges that sometimes it seems nothing works and points out that he’s down a parent so Xander allows her to try.

Stephanie explains to Kayla that she didn’t turn down EJ’s offer to hire her for PR at the hospital and mentions that she could use the work. Stephanie adds that she knows what a jerk EJ is, but she wouldn’t be working for him, she’d be working for the hospital and Kayla. Stephanie doesn’t think EJ would bother to sit down with her unless he was prepared to make an offer, so the question is should she accept it. Kayla agrees that she would be a tremendous asset to the hospital and praises her, saying the hospital would be lucky to have her. Stephanie asks if she should take the job then. Kayla responds that she actually thinks she shouldn’t and that she should run the other way.

EJ questions Gwen still having problems with the Hortons. Gwen blames Laura for sending her packing before she was even born and complains that they treated her like rubbish when she first moved to Salem, so she doesn’t have a very high opinion of the Hortons. EJ remarks on there being two sides of every story. Gwen believes EJ should be on her sie after being villified by the Hortons. Chad then arrives with Thomas and greets Gwen.

Rafe informs Cat about EJ replacing him with a lookalike again and reinstating him as police commissioner. Cat doesn’t understand how EJ isn’t behind bars or how he does these terrible things and comes off normal. Rafe calls EJ a sociopath who only cares about himself and says he’ll do anything no matter how wrong it is, to get what he wants. Cat says EJ running the hospital is scary which Rafe says is why they need to stop him now. Cat admits she had zero interest in returning to the ISA but Shane told her how much was at stake. Cat adds that it’s personal for her since the hospital saved her sister’s life so she has no interest in letting someone mess with that place. Rafe is glad she’s on board. Cat says she told Shane that it’s a one and done as she knew they would be investigating EJ but she had no idea the super villain he was. Cat then mentions EJ also being Chad’s brother.

Gwen tells Chad and Thomas that it’s lovely to see them. Chad admits that he wasn’t expecting to see her here. EJ asks what brings Chad by. Chad says Thomas left some of his action figures so EJ says not to let them keep him. Thomas stops to question why Gwen has Julie’s necklace and why she won’t give it back.

Rafe appreciates Cat’s concern for Chad, but says that Chad knows very well about his family’s history and even published an expose’ on the front page of the Spectator, laying it all out. Cat remembers Chad thinking that was the reason EJ got shot and says he cares a great deal about his brother. Rafe says Chad also cares about justice as he’s the good DiMera. Rafe states that when the DiMeras aren’t stabbing each other in the back, they are busy making their legal problems go away, but not Chad. Rafe assures that if they find the goods on EJ, Chad won’t stand in the way or hold it against her. Cat says she’s not concerned about herself but brings up her two younger siblings being through a lot so she worries about anything happening to them because she got roped back in to the ISA. Rafe relates to being the oldest sibling as well and says he’s very protective of them. Cat bets they don’t love him doing this dangerous work. Rafe thinks they know that he chose this career to make the world a safer place. Cat guesses he enjoys the job. Rafe confirms that he does and he doesn’t even know if he would call it a job, but more of a calling and something he feels compelled to do. Rafe figures Cat is the same way.

Gabi gets Victoria to go to sleep. Xander is impressed and questions how she did that. Gabi says she didn’t really do anything as Victoria cried herself tired. Xander feels he couldn’t do anything while she goes out like a light as soon as Gabi picked her up. Gabi tells him not to overthink it. Xander worries that his own daughter forgot who he was. Gabi encourages that she was away from him for a month, so they just need to get reacquainted. Xander hopes she’s right as he didn’t think it would be this difficult.

Stephanie questions Kayla thinking she shouldn’t take a job at her hospital. Kayla argues that it’s not her hospital, it’s EJ’s while Stephanie argues that Kayla is chief of staff so she has a huge say over everything there. Kayla says if EJ’s budget proposal is any indication, he wants to make some big changes. Stephanie asks if she thinks he’s going to try to get her fired. Stephanie says in that case, she will definitely take the job to keep EJ in check. Kayla says she can handle EJ, but a PR person for EJ would be tricky because EJ would want her to make him look good and demand she put a rosy spin on anything he does for the hospital and turn away from anything illegal he does. Kayla brings up all the fires she will have to put out and says she would hate to see Stephanie compromise her morals for a paycheck. Stephanie says she would quit before it came to that and she thinks the hospital is in desperate need of positive press. Kayla admits there’s been a shadow over everything since the financial crisis started. Stephanie feels she can put the focus back on the incredible work the hospital does to make people’s lives better. Alex returns and asks who is ready for some pie. Kayla says she will let them get back to whatever they were doing, but then she comes across Alex’s table with the mock cover of Stephanie’s novel and questions what this is.

Chad tells Thomas that’s a good question and asks Gwen why she isn’t giving the necklace back to Julie. Gwen responds that there’s been a disagreement over who actually owns the necklace. EJ says he’s sure it will be sorted very soon while Chad warns that it better be.

Cat repeats to Rafe that she does really care about the hospital, so she guesses she did feel called to this particular mission but she’s not sure she’s ready for it. Rafe argues that Shane said she was one of the best analysts he ever worked with. Cat says this might cause them to be out in the field and she was not trained for that at all. Rafe is sure she’s more prepared for that than she thinks and assures that he has her back. Rafe offers to show her some basic self defense moves which Cat agrees would be great.

Gabi tells Xander that she’s getting reacquainted with her daughter as well. Xander suggests they can do a little work while Victoria is quiet. Gabi says she has the latest numbers for the Gabi Chic spring collection. Xander points out that it’d be better if they had a marketing reel but Johnny hasn’t gotten around to it. Xander adds that he told Johnny to come back after lunch but he’s nowhere to be found. Gabi mentions hearing that he had a personal emergency. Xander wonders if it has to do with being charged with shooting his own father. Xander adds that he’s behind anyone trying to get rid of EJ but thinks maybe Johnny wasn’t the right choice to handle rehabilitating the company’s image. Gabi points out Xander also being recently charged with attempted murder, so maybe he can cut Johnny some slack. Xander complains that the shareholders won’t cut him slack if the stock price drops so they need that video done. Gabi encourages him to relax. Xander questions Gabi being so calm. Gabi jokes that maybe it’s because he’s stressed enough for the both of them.

Alex tells Kayla that it’s just the cover of a book that Titan is publishing. Kayla calls it fabulous. Alex questions her reading it. Kayla says there was a manuscript going around the hospital so she thinks the entire staff read it and jokes that it should be called One Steamy Night. Alex asks if Kayla liked it though. Kayla confirms she did, calling it engaging and a real page turner. Kayla says she thinks Anastasia Sands and Titan will make a mint. Kayla asks if Stephanie has read it. Stephanie says not exactly so Kayla suggests making sure that Alex gives her a sneak peak as she thinks it will be a best seller. Kayla then says goodnight and tells them to enjoy the pie as she exits, leaving Stephanie horrified that her mom read her novel.

Chad sends Thomas upstairs to get his action figures and then tells Gwen that he had to be nice to her in front of his son, but the way she treated Julie last night made him sick and now he has the displeasure of seeing her again. Gwen calls him rude. Chad wants Gwen gone and tells her to wrap up whatever she’s doing in Salem. Gwen responds that she’s afraid she can’t do that as she has a few loose ends to tie up. Chad doesn’t know or care what that means. Chad warns that he’s watching her and to stay away from his family. Gwen reminds him that she is Thomas’s aunt so she’s part of his family on both sides, because she’s still Dimitri’s wife which makes her a DiMera. Gwen remarks that she’s going to really embrace that and soak it in. Gwen then announces to Chad that she’s moving in to the family home.

Xander remarks that he’s glad his total frustration is bringing out the zen in Gabi. Gabi jokes that she’s sure it won’t be long before she’s flipping out over something. Xander says they know it won’t be a crying baby and thanks Gabi for her help. Gabi acknowledges how many people helped her with Arianna over the years and says co-parenting is hard but worth it. Gabi remembers when Arianna was Victoria’s age and says time just flew by. Gabi talks about how she used to tell herself she’d have another baby and get to do it all over again, but she can’t. Gabi then tells Xander to be grateful for what he has. Xander responds that he’s trying. Gabi asks how hard can it be, pointing out that he has everything he ever wanted. Xander says everything except Sarah.

Rafe and Cat go over EJ’s financial information. Rafe says it definitely raises some flags. Cat talks about EJ not having the funds to purchase the hospital on his own, so he must have had a silent partner. Rafe declares that they have to find out who that silent partner is and why they want to remain silent.

Stephanie freaks out over Kayla reading her novel and says she’s mortified. Alex thinks she’s overreacting and says it doesn’t matter since Kayla doesn’t know that Stephanie wrote the book. Stephanie complains that her parents are the two people in the world that she wouldn’t want to read her book. Stephanie then points out that her parents aren’t here now, so she suggests picking up where they left off as she kisses Alex. Alex hugs her while Stephanie remains looking worried.

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Bill confirmed to Martin that Kenny was dead. He said that Kenny was killed in a robbery gone wrong. Vernon knew it was a hit on him. Martin couldn’t believe he was about to expose himself in front of reporters. He thought it was suspicious that Bill received the confirmation photo during his press conference. Bill said it was a coincidence. He told Martin that he wouldn’t have to look over his shoulder anymore. Bill felt like the reporters were becoming suspicious of Martin too. They were going to wonder what the Dupree family emergency was that took him from the podium. Martin stormed out of the diner. He was upset that Bill kept him in the dark again. Vernon was upset by Bill’s behavior too. Bill and Vernon argued over Martin. Vernon was mad that his family became accessories to murder. He felt like Bill needed him more than the other way around. Bill was upset by his comment. Bill reminded him that his family will mess up again and need his help. He would remember that night the next time they need his head. Bill would refuse to help them. Vernon reminded him who had the real power. Vanessa felt like Joey invited her to Orphey Gene’s as an alibi. He told her that he wanted her to be there because she was beautiful. Vanessa reminded him about her close relationship with the Duprees so she wanted to know if something was wrong with them. Joey warned her to be careful what she asks for. Vanessa demanded to know every detail. He gave in and told her what happened. Joey told her that they arranged for a bad man to be taken care of. She wanted clarification on what he meant by taken care of. It meant whatever she needed to sleep at night. He said that he wouldn’t tell her everything about his business. Joey told her that she liked to pretend she loved his work, but he plays a dangerous game. Vanessa saw Malone and invited him to their table. She heard about their productive evening. Malone was hesitant about answering her. Joey yelled at her to stop asking questions. He told her if she didn’t stop pushing, their night wouldn’t end the way she hoped.

Smitty, Tyrell, and Samantha were waiting at home for Martin. Smitty found out that Martin called and canceled a press conference. Martin arrived home and panicked when he saw his bags packed. Smitty read Martin the riot act. Martin wanted to talk to Smitty alone. He promised there wouldn’t be any more secrets. Tyrel and Samantha left the room. Smitty didn’t want any guilt or apologies. He wanted answers. Martin told him about his trip with Vernon. They left from a political party and got a flat tire. Martin got out of the car and saw two racist Caucasian men. They offered to help him. The three of them ended up getting into a fight. Martin saw one of the guys get physical with Vernon. He went crazy. Martin hit one of the guys in the head with a crowbar and beat him to death. The other guy was unconscious and barely clinging to life. Martin told Smitty that he killed a man like it was nothing. He had nightmares about what he did to the other guy’s face. Vernon called Malone, and he showed up with Chief Hawthorne. Joey arrived to take care of the body and the witness. Smitty was shocked by what he heard. He realized all the dots were connected, but he didn’t expect to hear the story. Martin continued the story. He told him that Kenny was the surviving witness. Ted gave him plastic surgery. Kenny was given money to start a new life. They thought everything was over. Kenny was blackmailing him for weeks. Martin didn’t recognize him because of his new face. Smitty was upset that he didn’t tell him about the blackmail. Martin wanted one of them to stay clean so their kids wouldn’t lose both of their fathers. He regretted that he kept him in the dark about what happened. Smitty understood why he didn’t want to say anything about it. He wouldn’t have gone along with the cover up. Smitty said that Martin’s lies put the family in danger. He wanted Martin to leave immediately. As long as Martin was getting targeted, Smitty didn’t think the kids were safe. Martin said their troubles were over since Kenny was dead. Anita came back home. Vernon tried to not to tell her what happened, but she knew something was wrong. He told her the event that happened two years ago was coming back to haunt them.

 

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Kayla went to Stephanie’s apartment to see her. Stephanie let her know that was trying to work for the hospital. She thought EJ wouldn’t want to talk to her if he wasn’t ready to make her an offer. Stephanie asked if Kayla thought she should take it. Kayla said the hospital would be lucky to have her, but she should run the other way. She told Stephanie that the hospital was EJ’s and that he was making big changes. She thought being EJ’s PR would be tricky. Stephanie said she wanted to help the hospital. At Titan, Xander had trouble calming Victoria down. When Gabi came to his office, she offered to help him. Gabi was able to get Victoria to calm down. Xander was afraid that Victoria forgot about him. Gabi said they needed to be reacquainted. She said she had to do that with her daughter. After they talked, they started working. Xander was frustrated with Johnny not showing up when he should. Gabi thought he should give Johnny a break since he knew what it was like to be charged with attempted murder. Xander reminded her that the charges were dropped. She told him everything would be okay.

Cat went to Rafe’s office. She took out the flash drive with EJ’s finances and gave it to Rafe. They talked about how the ISA and FBI were working together to take down the DiMeras. It was the best time to strike. Rafe said he knew EJ didn’t buy the hospital out of the goodness in his heart. He wondered where EJ got the money. Since Versavix wasn’t going to make money for a while, Rafe wondered what EJ’s plan was. Cat wanted to know why it was so personal for Rafe and wondered about their history. Rafe told her what happened between him and EJ. He said EJ was a sociopath and needed to be stopped. Cat didn’t want to do this since the hospital saved her sister’s life. She said she didn’t know that EJ was a bad guy since he was Chad’s brother. Rafe let her know that Chad knows his family’s history. He said Chad was a good DiMera. Rafe said Chad wouldn’t stand in their way. Cat said she wasn’t worried about Chad. She was worried about her siblings getting hurt because of the investigation. Rafe understood how she felt. He said the career was a calling for him. Cat said the hospital was why she wanted to help, but she wasn’t ready for field work. Gwen went to the DiMera mansion and told EJ that she couldn’t pick a room. EJ let her know she wasn’t moving in. He said she had to wait. While they were talking, he noticed that she was wearing Julie’s necklace. He thought she was going to return the necklace, but she said she wasn’t. Gwen said she hated most of the Hortons ever since Laura sent her away. EJ said there were two sides to every story. When Chad and Thomas came in, Thomas asked her why she had Julie’s necklace and why she hasn’t given it back. Gwen said there was a disagreement about the necklace’s owner. When Thomas left, Chad told her he was only nice to her for Thomas’ sake. He said he wanted her to give Julie back the necklace and then leave Salem. Gwen told him that wasn’t happening. She said she was moving into the mansion. Rafe and Cat looked through EJ’s finances and noticed red flags. They realized the only way he could have bought the hospital was with a silent partner.

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Belle and EJ talked about being on opposite sides in court. They were on opposite side, but they wanted Johnny to go free. Belle wanted that, but she planned to do it by the book. She wished that the judge didn’t put her back on the case. Belle wished the ADA was on the case because it would look like favoritism if he was let go. EJ wasn’t worried about it because people knew that she had integrity. He felt like there was enough evidence for reasonable doubt and for the charges to be dropped against Johnny. Belle was shocked that he wanted the charges dropped. She felt like it would look bad if Johnny’s not exonerated in court. Belle felt like he seduced and manipulated her to get her to drop the charges against Johnny. She stormed out of his room. Kristen went to see Brady to let him know that there was a new suspect in EJ’s shooting. She felt like it was good for Rachel. Kristen told him that Chanel was the suspect. Kristen was glad because Rachel wouldn’t have to testify after all. Brady felt that it was a no-win situation for Johnny. Johnny did it or his wife did it. Kristen thought Chanel deserved what was coming to her since she was going to let Johnny take the blame for her crime. Brady thought Kristen would do the same thing Chanel did if she could protect someone she loved. Kristen agreed, but she wouldn’t let the man she loved go to prison for her crime. She was thankful that Rachel wouldn’t have to be involved in the case since EJ wanted her to convince Rachel to lie on the stand. Tate checked his phone as he waited for Holly. He tried to call Holly, but her phone went to voicemail. Brady wanted to go after EJ, but Kristen stopped him. She warned him that EJ was desperate and dangerous. Brady agreed to drop it for now. Tate arrived at the townhouse, and Brady was surprised to see him. Kristen slipped out of the townhouse while Brady and Tate were talking. Tate told Brady that Holly never showed up at the lake. He hadn’t heard from her at all. Tate thought Holly might have changed her mind about them being together. Brady tried to make Tate feel better. Johnny let Philip know that he couldn’t make it to work. Chanel couldn’t believe that he was being so calm about their worlds falling apart. People were going to think one of them shot EJ. Johnny wasn’t worried about it since they were innocent. They had to figure out who shot his father. He didn’t trust the police. Johnny felt like they weren’t interested in finding other suspects. He let Chanel know that he believed in her. Johnny knew she would never allow him to go to prison for her crime. They went through the list of suspects. Ava, Gabi, and Kristen were the people they suspected. Johnny wanted to write their names down. While he looked for something to take notes, he noticed that she used Sweet Bits as collateral for his bond. He didn’t like how she did that because she could lose her business. Chanel wanted him to know that she supported him 100 percent. He wished he didn’t keep things from her like wanting to kill his father.

Arianna and Holly were held in a room at gunpoint. A henchman let them know that once a friend gave them the money, they would be let go. If he didn’t pay the money, things would get complicated for them. They wouldn’t die if he didn’t pay. The thugs would ransom them to their families. After the guy left, Arianna and Holly began to panic. They tried to get the door open, but it wouldn’t open. Holly apologized to Arianna for the mess they were in. She helped the guy the thug was talking about. Arianna hooked up with someone like that. After they talked, they realized they were talking about Doug. Holly told her how she knew Doug, but she didn’t sleep with him. She was glad since she’s back with Tate. Arianna wasn’t happy that Doug got them in the mess they’re in now. She felt like a fool for getting involved with him. Arianna thought that Doug was with her because he couldn’t have Holly. They knew Doug didn’t have money but hopefully he could fix things. The girls tried to figure another way out of the room. Holly remembered dropping her ring in the alley. She thought someone would notice and help them. Doug saw the thug at the pub. He grabbed him and demanded that he let the girls go. The guy would do it once Doug gave him the money. Doug said he didn’t have the money. The guy was giving him one more day to get the money. Doug would be responsible for anything happening to them. He didn’t want the cops to be involved. Doug was tempted to take the money out of the register at the pub. He was about to grab it when Tate arrived. Tate wanted to know what happened to Holly. Doug pretended not to know anything about it. He said he hadn’t heard from her.

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Dani and Vanessa met to talk about the modeling agency. While they were talking about locations for the agency, Dani said she hadn’t decided on modeling again. She thought it might be a disaster. If it was a flop it could ruin her legacy. Vanessa tried to convince Dani to go back to modeling to show the new models how to do it. She told Dani that she had what it took to be a successful model. Jacob told Naomi that Martin was in over his head. He let Naomi know what was going on with Martin and Malone. Naomi couldn’t believe what was going on. Jacob thought the situation was coming to a head. He wasn’t sure if he was telling her too much about the situation. Naomi told him what was going on with June. Jacob suggested that she call the number on June’s picture. When Naomi called the number and asked about June. The person hung up on Naomi. When Naomi called back, the person warned her not to call again and said her sister was dead to her.

At Orphey Gene’s, Martin wanted a press conference, but Vernon didn’t think he should have one. Martin thought telling the truth would end the nightmare. Vernon said it would make things worse for him and his family. He told Martin that other people would be at risk since they didn’t go to the police. Martin was upset that Joey was involved. He said he wouldn’t have agreed to it if he knew Joey was involved. Smitty met with Kenneth at the park. Kenneth asked if he thought Martin was the hero in the story. He told Smitty that Martin was the bad guy. After Smitty went home, he let the kids know that he couldn’t let Martin stay in the house. Samantha blamed herself for meeting with Kenneth, but Smitty said it wasn’t her or Tyrell’s fault. Joey and Malone were at the casino waiting to hear about where Kenneth was. Bill showed up and wanted an update on Kenneth. Malone said the situation was under control. He ended up leaving to find Kenneth. Bill and Joey were upset when they found out Martin was holding a press conference. Joey and Bill went to the diner to make sure they weren’t mentioned in the press conference. Vernon let them know that he was trying to stop Martin from having the conference. Bill let Martin know that he would stand by him and would represent him. During the press conference, Vernon noticed that Martin was with Kenneth. When Martin was about to make a speech, Bill interrupted him to show him a picture of Kenneth dead on the ground. He told Martin that it was done. The press conference was over which caused confusion with the reporters. Martin tried to process what was going on. Smitty told the kids that Martin has kept them in the dark for too long. Samantha wanted Smitty to let Martin come home to explain himself, but Smitty refused. Smitty said Martin put them in danger by bringing Kenneth into their lives and keeping secrets. He said Martin leaving had to be done.

 

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EJ and Belle lay in bed together after having sex which EJ calls a perfect morning. They call it time well spent but Belle says now she has to get back to work. EJ asks her to stay a little while longer so Belle agrees as they continue kissing.

Kristen goes to see Brady and asks about him having good news about Rachel. Brady informs her that according to Belle, there’s a new suspect in EJ’s shooting and it’s Chanel.

Johnny is at home and calls Philip to tell him that he won’t be able to make it back in to work because a personal emergency popped up. Johnny promises to get the statement recorded first thing tomorrow and asks him to let Xander know as well. Johnny thanks him and hangs up. Chanel tells Johnny that she doesn’t know how he acts like everything is normal when their entire world is falling apart.

Tate goes to the lake and texts Holly that he’s still waiting, asking where she is.

The loan shark brings Holly and Arianna to a warehouse. They want to know who he is and why he wants to kill them. He explains that they just need a mutual friend to cough up the money he owes. Holly asks what if the mutual friend doesn’t have the money. He responds that then things are going to get complicated.

Doug III dresses up as room service at the Salem Inn and knocks on Gwen’s door but there’s no answer. He prepares to use a card to sneak in but Gwen arrives and catches him, asking what he thinks he’s doing.

Kristen questions the police thinking Chanel shot EJ and asks if Brady knows what this means. Brady believes it would mean Chanel let Johnny take the fall for a crime that she committed. Kristen points out that it would also mean the charges against Johnny would be dropped and Rachel won’t have to testify. Brady says that Belle couldn’t tell him much but that’s certainly a possibility. Kristen complains that she was convinced Johnny was guilty but she hoped she was wrong. Brady calls it a no-win situation for Johnny either way because if Chanel did this, his world will be turned upside down.

Johnny tells Chanel that he knows things look kind of bleak right now. Chanel panics that it won’t be long before all of Salem thinks she or Johnny shot EJ. Johnny asks who cares what people think and says they both know they are innocent, so all they have to do is prove that which means they need to figure out who shot EJ.

Tate tries calling Holly and leaves a message that he texted her and Arianna but they haven’t been read. Tate says he thinks he’s at the right meeting spot but he doesn’t see them anywhere so he’s going to do another lap around the lake and hope to run in to them. Tate says to call him when she gets this and hopes she’s okay.

Holly asks the loan shark if they are going to die if he doesn’t get his money. He says not necessarily as he knows her family is loaded so they can go to a ransom. Arianna intervenes to say that her family has money too and that if he gives her back her phone, she can call Gabi to work something out. The loan shark says that could get messy so he will just deal with their little friend. He tells them to sit tight and hope that he comes through for them as he exits.

Doug III claims to Gwen that he was just delivering her room service. Gwen says she didn’t order any. Doug III notices Gwen is wearing the necklace. Gwen says she did order breakfast earlier but she already had it. Doug III says he’s sorry to bother her and walks away.

EJ tells Belle that he can’t get enough of her as they kiss in bed. EJ says he’d like to spend the entire day in bed with her but he wants to prepare breakfast for her, so he gets up to head downstairs.

Chanel tells Johnny that she wants to clear their names but thinks they should leave the investigating to the police. Johnny argues that the police didn’t seem interested in any other suspects once they had him, until that video ended up in Belle’s lap. Chanel says she was horrified and swears she does not remember threatening EJ in that way. Johnny says it doesn’t matter what she said, only what she did. Chanel assures that she walked out and drove home. Johnny knows she didn’t shoot his dad and that she wouldn’t do something like that, no matter how angry she was. Johnny adds that he knows if she did, she wouldn’t let him take the fall for it. Chanel thanks him for believing in her as they hug.

Kristen tells Brady that if Chanel was going to let Johnny take the fall then she deserves whatever she gets. Brady feels that’s a little harsh. Brady says if Chanel did it, she did it because of all the pain and suffering EJ inflicted on Johnny over the years. Brady tells Kristen not to pretend she wouldn’t do the same thing in her shoes. Kristen admits she has been driven to that extreme. but says she would never stand back and watch the man she loves get arrested for it. Brady says they don’t know what’s going to happen yet. Kristen guesses they can hope for the best for Rachel. Kristen thanks Brady for keeping her in the loop as she’s been worried about Rachel testifying, especially after her run-in with EJ yesterday. Brady questions what happened. Kristen informs him that EJ wanted her to coach Rachel in to lying on the stand if she had to testify against Johnny but she refused. Brady gets upset and wants to confront EJ, feeling he needs to be put in his place. Kristen stops him and says that EJ is just desperate to save his son and liable to do anything to make that happen which means he’s a very dangerous man, so she will not let Brady confront him because the last thing she wants is to see Brady get hurt.

Doug III watches around the corner as Gwen exits her hotel room and walks away. Doug III notes that she’s still wearing the necklace.

Arianna and Holly try to escape but the door won’t move. They worry about what they are going to do. Holly blames herself for Arianna being in this mess which she questions. Holly explains that she had been involved with a guy who was in debt to some loan sharks. Arianna then reveals that she had been with the same guy, Doug Williams III, leaving them both in disbelief.

Chanel tells Johnny that since EJ most likely will never remember who shot him, they should come up with a list of possible suspects. Johnny says they talked about Gabi and Ava, but EJ seemed to really zero in on Kristen. Chanel says Kristen is certainly capable. Johnny decides they should write it down and goes to get paper, but is shocked to find another paper revealing that Chanel put up Sweet Bits Bakery as collateral for his bail bond and questions why she would do this.

EJ and Belle have breakfast in bed. Belle says it’s perfect as EJ says it’s his goal to satisfy her in every way. Belle is glad to spend time with him since she knows things are going to get chaotic during Johnny’s trial while they are on opposing sides. EJ says the same goal is to prove Johnny’s innocent. Belle reminds him that she believes Johnny is innocent but she still has to do her job and prosecute. Belle hopes that EJ didn’t get her back on the case because he thought she’d give Johnny a pass. EJ assures that he knows she would never do that and that he respects her integrity. Belle doesn’t get why the judge thinks so but decides she’s better off not knowing how EJ got her back on the case. EJ swears he just made a persuasive argument while Belle admits that she wishes he hadn’t.

Brady tells Kristen that he appreciates her concern but he can handle her brother. Kristen says there’s just no reason to get in to it and points out that Rachel might not even have to testify. Brady agrees to let it go for now. Tate comes home and greets them, saying he’s sorry to interrupt but Kristen says she was just leaving. Kristen tells Brady they can pick up later as she exits. Brady questions Tate not spending the day at the lake with Holly. Tate says he thought he would be too. Brady asks why he’s not with Holly. Tate responds that Holly never showed up.

Arianna confirms to Holly that Doug III was the guy that she slept with. Holly explains that Doug III said he had feelings for her while she was with Tate. Holly admits that she thought something might happen between them after but says she’s glad nothing did. Arianna gets upset and argues that it makes her sound like a slut for sleeping with him. Holly clarifies that she just meant because she still had feelings for Tate. Arianna apologizes for lashing out and says she’s not mad at her, but at herself. She blames Doug III for them being trapped her and the reason they might die.

Doug III goes outside the Brady Pub and grabs the loan shark, questioning what is wrong with him and screams that Holly and Arianna have nothing to do with this. He responds that if Doug III wants them to go free, he better back off. Doug III assures he will repay his debt as soon as possible but he has to let them go. The loan shark says he heard that so many times before, so he needed added incentive to do this. Doug III says he tried to get the necklace but it didn’t work. The loan shark says cash will do just fine. Doug III admits he doesn’t have that either so the loan shark says the girls are going to have to pay the price.

Johnny tells Chanel that he can’t let her risk losing her business, arguing that there was no need to do that since EJ could’ve put up the money. Chanel argues that it had to come from her because she needs him to know that she supports him and is here for him. Johnny says he’s really grateful. Chanel tells him that she loves him as they hug.

Belle thinks it would’ve been better for everyone if one of her assistants was put on the case. EJ feels it wouldn’t have been better for Johnny. Belle argues that if Johnny is found innocent, the public might think she went easy on him and it was rigged. EJ doesn’t care as long as Johnny is free. Belle worries about her reputation. EJ apologizes for putting her in a difficult position, but points out that she may not even have to prosecute Johnny with the video of Chanel and no physical evidence against Johnny. EJ feels there’s reasonable doubt and she could consider dropping the charges against Johnny altogether.

Gwen goes to the DiMera Mansion and walks around the living room, asking if anyone is home. Kristen then comes in and they embrace. Kristen calls her the last person she expected to find in her living room. Kristen adds that last she heard, Gwen was in Alamania, staking her claim on Dimitri’s fortune. Gwen confirms it took awhile but as Dimitri’s wife, she is entitled to his inheritance, so she is now filthy rich. They laugh together as Kristen congratulates her. Kristen questions why Gwen would be slumming it in Salem with all that money.

Tate tells Brady that he asked every person at the lake if they had seen Holly or Arianna but none of them have. Brady encourages that they could’ve just been late or stuck in traffic. Tate doesn’t think so and says he waited a really long time. Tate guesses it’s possible he missed them, but that doesn’t explain why Holly hasn’t called or texted him. Brady suggests it could be the signal but Tate says he had no issue. Tate brings up that he and Holly just patched things up, so he wonders if she had a change of heart and decided she wasn’t ready to get back together.

Arianna tells Holly that she feels like a fool while Holly insists that she and Doug III weren’t together. Arianna says she always knew Doug III was holding something back and even asked him if he had a girlfriend. Arianna says now she can’t help but think that he was only with her because he couldn’t be with Holly. Holly hopes they’ll just get their money and let them go, but points out that Doug III doesn’t actually have the money which is why he’s in this position in the first place. Arianna encourages that Doug III will figure something out because if not, they are screwed.

The loan shark warns Doug III that he’s going to have one of his co-workers set the whole thing in motion. Doug III pleads with him not to hurt Holly or Arianna and promises to get him the necklace or the money. He agrees to give Doug III one more day or that’s it with no more chances, adding that if anything happens to the girls, it’s on him. He reminds Doug III not to involve the cops and walks away.

Holly and Arianna try banging on the door and screaming for help to no avail. Arianna cries that it’s hopeless while Holly encourages that someone could still come rescue them. Arianna points out that their phones taken so they can’t be tracked. Holly mentions that she dropped her class ring in the alley. Arianna questions how anyone would know where to look. Holly calls it a start while Arianna says they just have to hope someone realizes they are missing. Holly brings up Tate.

Brady encourages that if Holly was really having second thoughts, she would just talk to Tate about it. Tate agrees since she had been so excited about them spending time together and things were perfectly fine a couple hours ago, so there’s no way she could’ve changed her mind that quickly. Brady asks if he can think of anyone else who would know where Holly is. Tate admits there is someone he could ask.

Johnny still can’t believe Chanel put the Bakery on the line for him when he knows much it means to her. Chanel responds that she would put everything on the line for him. Johnny appreciates that and is grateful but wishes he was more deserving of her love and support. Chanel insists that he is. Johnny feels horrible for keeping this from her and knows he should’ve told her from the start that he went to the DiMera Mansion to shoot EJ. Chanel understands why he kept it from her. Johnny feels he made a mess of everything and talks about how angry he was at EJ which affected her too. Johnny says his anger made Chanel hate EJ and he knows she still does. Chanel says that doesn’t have anything to do with Johnny and is entirely on EJ.

Belle argues that EJ cannot be serious about wanting her to drop the charges against Johnny, insisting that he has to be exonerated in court or this accusation will be hanging over his head for the rest of his life. EJ asks if that’s her real concern. Belle thinks he’s trying to manipulate her in to doing what he wants and that he was just trying to seduce her. EJ argues that she’s jumping to conclusions. Belle remarks that she is not his puppet and will not be doing his bidding. Belle gets upset and storms out, leaving EJ frustrated.

Gwen tells Kristen that Salem has a place in her heart and all her friends and family are here. Kristen understands that Gwen’s family hates her and that she’s probably her only friend. Kristen brings up Leo but Gwen says she will never forgive him for sleeping around with her husband. Kristen asks if that means she’s still married to Dimitri as she assumed he would’ve divorced her after he got out of prison. Gwen says she never heard from him and no one knows where he is which Kristen finds strange. Gwen says she’s still a Von Leuschner and a DiMera which is why she’s here. Gwen tells Kristen that they will have lots of time to catch up as she reveals she wants to move in to the DiMera Mansion.

Chanel asks Johnny if they can stop talking about EJ and who shot him which Johnny agrees to. Chanel asks him to just hold her which he does. Chanel wishes they could stay like this and forget about the rest of the world with no investigation or annoying family.

Doug III pours himself a drink at the Pub and then approaches the cash register but Tate arrives and asks if he’s got a minute. Tate says he wants to talk about Holly so Doug III asks what about her. Tate explains that they were supposed to meet at the lake today but Holly hasn’t returned any of his texts or calls and asks if he knows anything about that. Doug III claims not to and asks why he would. Tate points out that they are friends and he even wanted to be more than friends at point. Doug III assures that Holly is not with him, he hasn’t heard from her, and swears that he has no idea where she is.

Arianna remembers they were supposed to meet Tate hours ago so he has to realize something happened. Holly worries that he might think she ghosted him but hopes not. Arianna encourages that Tate will start asking around and get their families involved so that they will then be found.

Kristen questions Gwen wanting to live in the DiMera Mansion. Gwen points out that she is a DiMera and this is the DiMera family home. Kristen doesn’t know about that. Gwen encourages the idea of them living together. Kristen is unsure because things have been tense lately. Gwen jokes about not being shocked. Kristen knows there’s always drama here but lately it’s not the normal. Kristen says it’s been like a powder keg ready to explode. Belle comes in from downstairs. Kristen says she didn’t know she was there. Belle responds that she’s leaving now. EJ comes in to try to stop Belle but Belle tells him to get out of her way and storms out. Kristen asks EJ if there’s trouble in paradise. EJ is then shocked to see Gwen is there. Gwen and Kristen laugh as Gwen declares it’s going to be so much fun living there.

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Sasha and Daisy say goodbye to Nina and Daisy’s surrogate brother, Danny, who tells Daisy he will always have a brother who loves her in Port Charles.

Michael tells Tracy that he is considering taking Wiley and Amelia and leaving the country with Daisy and Sasha. Tracy tells Michael that his grandfather Edward for doing what he has to do to protect Daisy. Tracy doesn’t think Michael should take Wiley and Amelia out of the country because he shouldn’t be afraid Drew will take his kids away from him. Tracy tells Michael that he needs to fight Drew to keep his children in custody.

Drew orders Portia to make it look like Micheal got addicted to pain killers while he was at the hospital in Germany. Drew wants to make Michael look like an unfit father so the court will give the kids back to Willow. Portia tells Drew she won’t destroy a family. Drew gives her a day to think about it and reminds her that she could lose her career if she doesn’t do what he ordered her to do.

Nina tells Curtis someone else not telling Drew is forcing her to turn against Sonny even though she doesn’t want to do it. Curtis tells Nina that they must figure out how to stop Drew. Curtis tells Nina that sometimes you have to betray a friend to protect your family. Curtis thinks about telling Willow that Nina and Drew slept together while Drew was dating her.

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The entire episode takes place in Nice (pronounced niece), France.

Nick tells Chance that he thinks Cane set him up for Damian’s murder because he wants to buy Chancellor Industries and Victor won’t sell it to him. Cane also wanted to get rid of Damian because Damian was his romantic rival for Lily.

Amanda thinks that Cane killed Damian although Cane tells her he didn’t do it. Amanda tells Cane she needs to see all the security footage from the property so she can defend him since he is the most likely suspect.

Nick tells Victor and Nikki that Cane is setting him up for Damian’s murder and they all try to figure out who would want to kill Damian.

Chance interviews Lily who tells him she is sure that Cane killed Damian because he was upset that she and Damian were romantically involved.

Cane tells Nick that he didn’t put the dagger in his bathroom. Nick doesn’t believe Cane and tells him that if he set him up he is going to wish he was dead.

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Tracy wants Nina to do a media campaign against Sonny. Nina doesn’t want to do that but Tracy tells her that, if she doesn’t do it, then she will tell Willow that she slept with Drew behind her back. Nina tells Tracy she will do what she wants but she won’t forget what she is making her do. Nina tells Tracy that she has messed with the wrong woman.

Drew pleads with Carly to ask Michael to let Willow see her children. Carly tells Drew that, if he breaks up with Willow and moves to Washington DC, then Willow can see Wiley and Amelia.

Michael and Sasha take Daisy to the hospital for a checkup before Sasha and Daisy leave the country.

Willow pleads with Michael to let her see her children. Michael tells Willow that if she breaks up with Drew she can see her children. Willow tells Michael that she and Drew are getting married, so Michael tells her she won’t see her children again. Michael also tells Willow that the custody hearing has been moved to October.

Sonny tells Jens Sidwell that, if he wants to save Marco, he must clean up the political mess with Measure C and get out of his way.

Lucas asks Jason and Sonny to let Marco go and prevent a mob war with Jens Sidwell. Jason tells Lucas to stay out of this because Sonny has a plan. Marco tries to get away from Sonny’s guys but is unable to do it. Jens Siddell asks Lucas to help save Marco, but Lucas says he doesn’t have any influence over Sonny. Lucas tells Jens that if he has a way to save Marco he has to do it because Marco’s life is in his hands.

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The entire episode takes place in Nice (pronounced niece), France.

Lily is devastated by Damian’s death and wonders how she is going to tell Amy her son is dead.

Devon thinks that Cane did intend to kill Damian but for some other reason than Cane and Damian were both in love with Lily.

Nick tells Sharon about Damian’s murder and tells her that he thinks that Cane is going to try and blame him or Victor for Damian’s death.

Chance questions Phyllis who tells him that she doesn’t think Cane took the bottle of bourbon or the dagger from the crime scene because she was with him from the time after Damian was killed to the time Cane found him and took him back to the crime scene.

Amanda wonders why Cane lied to Chance and told him that there wasn’t a way to get in touch with the local police. Cane tells Amanda that he trusts Chance more than the local police to find out who meant to kill him but instead killed Damian. Cane thinks that Victor or Nick killed Damian. Cane asks Amanda if she thinks that he killed Damian.

Nick gives Chance the dagger that killed Damian and tells Chance that he found it in the bathroom of his sleeping car. Nick tells Chance that someone is setting him up to look guilty of Damian’s murder.

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Tate and Holly kiss in the town square and talk about how they can’t wait to do that on the beach with the upcoming senior lake trip. Holly mentions packing sunscreen and a bikini that Tate will have to wait to see. They go over how Holly is driving with Arianna and then Tate will meet them there. Holly asks if Brady is okay with Tate going. Tate confirms that he is since it’s only for a day. Holly asks about Sophia. Tate admits he hasn’t told her yet, but he’s about to.

Sophia is at home, writing a letter for her son to one day read about why she gave him up and how it was the hardest thing she’s ever done.

At the Hernandez house, Gabi checks with Arianna to make sure she packs sunscreen and bug spray for her lake trip. Arianna gets annoyed which amuses Javi, who is taking care of Tesoro. Gabi wants to make sure Arianna has ear plugs and advises her that there is to be no drugs or drinking at the lake. Arianna tells her to back off. Gabi says she has to go get something to give her for the trip anyway and exits the room. Arianna complains to Javi about Gabi being in her face. Javi assures that Gabi just loves her and wants her to be safe. Arianna says she’s just going to the lake, not a war zone. Javi says as a paramedic, he’s gone to his fair share of calls involving teenagers and bodies of water. Arianna says she gets it and promises not to do anything stupid.

Doug III serves Leo breakfast at the Brady Pub and joins him on his break. Doug III asks if Leo knows if Julie ever got her necklace back. Leo responds that he’s sorry to report she did not. Doug III mentions that Julie told him it was on it’s way back to her but guesses it never made it back to Salem after all. Leo informs him that it did along with the woman who bought it. Doug III asks when Julie will get it back but Leo informs him that the woman brought it back just to rub it in Julie’s face.

Sarah can’t believe Xander took their daughter. Maggie says she told him it was a bad idea but he wouldn’t listen. Sarah complains that Xander went in to a rage when she told him they were taking Victoria out of the country so she should’ve known he would come here. Sarah blames herself. Maggie encourages that she has every right to go on a vacation with her child. Sarah says Xander thought her real plan was to run off with Victoria and never come back which Maggie calls absurd. Sarah declares that she’s not going to let Xander control them like this. Maggie asks what she’s going to do. Sarah tells Maggie to stay and get ready for the trip. Maggie advises her to be careful. Sarah tells her not to worry as Xander’s the one who needs to watch out.

Xander brings Victoria to his office and calls Melinda to inform her that Victoria is with him because Sarah was trying to fly her out of the country. Xander complains that Sarah is trying to take his daughter from him and he refuses to let that happen so there will be no more talk of compromise or co-parenting. Xander declares they are going to make sure that he never has to part with his little girl again.

Doug III tells Leo that sucks because he thought Julie would be so happy to get her necklace back and hate him a little less for stealing it. Leo talks about his search for the necklace and wondering who may have bought it, but he never would’ve imagined it would’ve been Gwen. Leo says it now makes perfect sense. Doug III asks if he knows her. Leo confirms they go way back and are ex-BFFs. Doug III encourages him to talk to Gwen about returning the necklace then. Leo says that he tried but Gwen refused and since Julie has no proof of ownership, she can’t do anything about it. Doug III begs Leo to talk to Gwen again since they were close. Leo tells him that Gwen can hold a grudge like nobody’s business and she hates his guts rightfully so. Doug III asks what he did to her. Leo says his break isn’t long enough for that but everyone in town from the Hortons to DiMeras have screwed Gwen over in some way, so she’s using this as revenge on Julie. Leo bets that Gwen is sitting in her hotel room now, thrilled that she’s making Julie and her family so miserable.

Gabi gives Arianna a paper bag and talks about knowing there will be cute boys around. Gabi says she hopes Arianna doesn’t have sex with them, but if she does, she needs to be protected. Javi asks Arianna if she’s ready to go. Arianna responds that she is now.

Holly goes to the Kiriakis Mansion and talks with Maggie about her excitement to go to the lake. Maggie says she’s worked so hard this year and deserves to have fun. Holly thanks her and asks if Maggie is excited for Bermuda. Maggie says she’s getting there. Holly asks if Sarah and Victoria are around to say goodbye but Maggie says they aren’t. Maggie says she will tell them for her but Holly stops her and asks if something is wrong.

Xander finishes a call at the office, saying to get the deal done or he’ll find someone who will. Xander then goes to Victoria and talks about how Titan will one day belong to her. Xander says they have their whole day in front of them and asks what she wants to do. Sarah appears and suggests giving her back to her mother.

Tate shows up and knocks on Sophia’s door. Sophia begins to panic, wondering what he’s doing there as Tate calls out that he’s coming in.

Doug III tells Leo that he should get back to work and asks if he wants a refill. Leo comments that he could use a double shot of espresso. Doug III questions him being tired. Leo explains that he and his boyfriend have been looking after an infant. Leo asks what’s the latest on Doug III’s problem with the loan shark. Doug III admits it’s really bad and he’s working overtime, trying to save his tips but he’s barely made a dent in what he owes. Leo says he’s sorry and that he would help if he could but he doesn’t have it. Doug III says he’s gone above and beyond so he’ll figure it out and adds that he already has an idea.

Gabi asks Arianna to text her when she gets to the lake. Gabi knows she can be extra but says it’s only because she loves her so much. Arianna says she knows and she loves her too. Gabi then gets a work text and steps out to respond. Arianna tells Javi that she will miss him and Tesoro. Arianna wonders if Tesoro will still be there when she gets back. Javi says probably since the mother has 14 days to reclaim him before being put up for adoption. Javi admits he’s getting attached and can’t imagine how hard it was for his mother to say goodbye.

Sophia jumps in bed and gets under the blankets as Tate enters and says he knocked a couple times but she didn’t answer. Sophia claims she just had her ear buds in. Tate notes that she seems a little tense and asks if everything is okay. Sophia says he was just there yesterday so she just wasn’t expecting him back so soon and asks what’s up. Tate says he just wanted to check on her, adding that he called her a few times but she didn’t pick up. Sophia says she’s been sleeping a lot. Tate asks if he can get her anything. Sophia declines and says she just wants to chill. Tate informs her that he is planning on going to the lake later but just for the day. Sophia guesses he’s going to be with Holly.

Holly asks Maggie if everything is okay. Maggie responds that it will be soon and asks if she’s all packed for her trip. Holly confirms that she is and that she just got sunblock and a bathing suit. Maggie points out that she’s going to be gone for a week with a lot of kids and not much supervision, so she wants to make sure she will be responsible. Holly knows how much her overdose scared her and promises to never do anything like that again. Maggie says to call her if she needs anything. Holly says she doesn’t want to bother her while she’s in Bermuda. Maggie assures that she’s no bother while Holly assures that there will be nothing to worry about as she will be very safe. Maggie says that’s all she can hope for and hugs Holly.

Xander tells Sarah that Victoria is sleeping. Sarah argues that Victoria shouldn’t be stuck in an office all day during the summer. Xander argues that he’s just as much of a parent as she is and accuses Sarah of trying to abscond with his little girl. Sarah argues that she was trying to take her on vacation with her mother for a few days. Xander says he knows what her goal is and he’s not going to let her steal his little girl as Victoria then wakes up crying.

Tate admits to Sophia that Holly will be there with Arianna and pretty much their whole graduating class, but apologizes for coming off like he’s rubbing it in. Sophia says it’s okay as she had no expectation of being able to go. Tate feels bad that she missed the party and fireworks last night. Sophia admits it’s been hard missing so much of senior year because of pregnancy but she has no desire to waddle around on the beach. Tate says he’ll be back later and offers to stay but Sophia says he would just sit around and watch her sleep, so she tells him to go and adds that it would be a nice break after losing his Grandfather. Tate points out that the lake is like an hour away and he can come back fast if she goes in to labor. Sophia says he’ll be the first person she calls if she does. Sophia adds that first labors can go on for hours and assures that she’ll be fine. Tate thanks her for being cool about this and says he’ll see her tomorrow as he then exits.

Doug III comes out of the Salem Inn and gets a call from the loan shark, who says he knows why he’s calling. Doug III responds that he doesn’t have his money yet but asks if he would be interested in a necklace worth way more than what he owes. He says that does interest him and asks if he has it on him. Doug III says no but he thinks he can get it soon. He remarks that thinking won’t pay his debt. He tells Doug III to keep him posted and warns him not to take too long because he knows what will happen if he does as they hang up. Doug III walks in to the town square where Arianna finds him and asks if he’s not working today. He says he just dropped off a takeout order at the Salem Inn. She asks who he was on the phone with. He claims it was no one important but she says it seemed serious. Doug III then tells her that there is something he needs to tell her.

Javi puts Tesoro down for a nap while Gabi wishes she could take a nap but says she has a situation at work to deal with in person. Javi hoped she could join he and Leo for lunch. Gabi says she’s starting to hate working at Titan-DiMera as it’s miserable. Gabi asks if Javi wants to quit his paramedic job and come back to Gabi Chic. Javi declines and says he does not miss that place at all. Gabi laments that she’s stuck there for another two years. Javi encourages that if anyone can tough it out, it’s her. Gabi says normally she would agree but this merger is killing her. Javi asks if it’s really that bad. Gabi asks what could be worse than having to answer to Xander Kiriakis.

Xander and Sarah continue to argue over Victoria. Sarah says he sounds like a paranoid lunatic and that this isn’t some elaborate ruse, explaining that Melissa just called Maggie this morning. Xander laughs off believing that. Sarah says that Maggie asked if she and Victoria wanted to go with her last minute, but she said she had to discuss it with Xander first. Xander accuses her of trying to entrap him last night when he was trying to reach an agreement about custody. Xander points out that Sarah was willing to agree to shared custody as long as he confessed to attempted murder. Sarah admits she’s not comfortable with him being alone with Victoria unless he says he’s sorry for nearly beating his brother to death. Xander argues that she just wants to hear him say it out loud, so she can have him arrested. Xander states that Philip said he never laid a hand on him and the charges were dropped but Sarah still wants to say when he gets to see his daughter. Sarah argues that no one believes he didn’t lay a hand on Philip. Sarah says it’s for Victoria’s own safety. Xander says Sarah couldn’t trick him in to confessing, so now she was trying to take Victoria away with Maggie. Xander promises that it will be the worst mistake Sarah makes and that her days of controlling him and their daughter are over. Xander declares that he’s in control now.

Sophia calls Melinda and says normally she would be bummed that Tate was ditching her to go hang out with Holly but the timing is perfect, so now she won’t have to worry about Tate wanting to go with her to Chicago and he won’t have to find out what she really did with their baby.

Sarah asks if Xander’s plan is to keep Victoria holed up here and never let her see her again. Xander responds that he’s not going to let her take her abroad. Sarah questions Xander thinking she’s going to run off with Victoria and says she’ll save him the trouble of bringing up her past. Sarah admits she took Rachel and everyone knows that, so if she ran off with Victoria, he would have a very strong case for full custody so she asks why she would take such a huge risk. Xander argues that Maggie would have the resources to help Sarah disappear with Victoria forever. Sarah states that she doesn’t want to disappear and she wants him a part of Victoria’s life. Xander reminds her that she said she hated him earlier. Sarah admits they both know that’s not true. Sarah pleads with Xander that it’s just for a few days. Xander says nice try and asks if she’s wearing a wire. Sarah cannot believe they went from working on an agreement to this in under 24 hours. Sarah says she just wants to go on a short trip with her mom and her daughter. Xander says he’s sorry but it’s a no, not just because of her lies, but because she’s mentally unstable. Xander says in addition to kidnapping Brady and Rachel’s daughter, she once thought she was a dead heiress and a little girl. Sarah calls that really low and says he knows that she was drugged. Xander says all he knows is that he can’t trust her anymore and now he would like to spend some more time with his daughter alone. Sarah asks if he’s just banning her from going to Bermuda. Xander says he’s not banning her from anything, but Victoria is staying with him unless she plans on removing her by physical force. Xander asks Sarah to see herself out.

Arianna gets a text that her ride is there so she has to go and tells Doug III that she’s going on the senior trip to the lake. Arianna says she’s totally over high school but she’s going with Holly so it will be fun. Doug III asks how long she’ll be gone. Arianna says it will be a week and asks if he’s going to miss her. Doug III says of course. Arianna asks what he was going to tell her. Doug III says it can wait until after her trip and tells her to have fun. He notes he should get back to the Pub and kisses her goodbye as he then walks away. Holly then comes up to Arianna and excitedly hugs her. Arianna says she’s so ready and promises not to be a third wheel when Tate gets there. Holly says he’ll only be there for a day and she texted him that they are on their way. Holly and Arianna head to their ride while the loan shark appears in the town square and follows after them.

Sarah tells Xander that she’s too tired to keep fighting for him but she’s heartbroken for Victoria as this has gotten so ugly. Xander doesn’t like where they are either but she’s had her for weeks, so it’s his turn now. Sarah says they can’t keep doing this and they have to come to an agreement. Xander says it’s clearly not going to happen now so she can go on her little trip and then when she gets back, she can see Victoria. Sarah complains that she’s not going out of town without her daughter. Gabi arrives to see Xander, then says she can come back but Sarah says it’s fine as she was just leaving. Sarah says bye to Victoria and walks out of the office.

Sophia walks through the town square and sees Leo and Javi coming through with her baby.

Arianna and Holly walk to the park until the loan shark appears in a mask with a gun, demanding their phones. He tells them not to talk and that they are going on a little trip as he rushes them off.

Gabi tells Xander that the problem is solved and they are good. Xander thanks her for coming in. Gabi apologizes for interrupting he and Sarah before as she could tell it’s been a hard time for them. Victoria wakes up crying. Gabi comments on remembering those days and that she’s still at the age where she just wants her mother.

Sarah goes home and tells Maggie that she can’t go on their trip without Victoria. Maggie asks if Xander is keeping her. Sarah confirms that he said she’s had her for the last few weeks, so it’s his turn now. Sarah says she could’ve kept arguing but at least Victoria is safe and she is so exhausted. Maggie wonders if there’s anything Justin can do. Sarah admits she called him on the way home and he’s out of town, but he advised against taking legal action because it could end up backfiring. Maggie suggests having a virtual meeting with him later today. Sarah says no and tells Maggie to go on the trip because she knows how much she was looking forward to getting out and she’s sorry for disappointing her. Maggie says they can go to Bermuda anytime but right now, she has to do what’s best for her daughter. Sarah thanks her for understanding and cries that it’s such a mess. Maggie hugs her and tells her it will be alright. Sarah cries that she already misses Victoria even though she just saw her.

Sophia approaches Leo and Javi. She introduces herself and says she’s sorry to just come up but she saw Javi’s picture in the Spectator and that he took in the baby left at the fire house. Javi says the baby is right here and introduces her to Leo, saying they are taking care of him together. Sophia calls that amazing and thanks Javi for his service. Javi and Leo says they have the baby for two weeks until he goes up for adoption. They explain temporarily naming him Tesoro. Sophia says that’s nice and asks how he is doing. Javi says they found the right formula and now he’s thriving. Leo says since the article came out, social services have been getting calls wanting to adopt him which will be tough for them because they have fallen in love with Tesoro. Javi agrees that it will be tough. Javi then notes that it looks like Sophia is going to have a little one of her own soon. Sophia says she’s due any day now and that she has to get to a doctor’s appointment. Sophia gets emotional and says it was nice to meet them as she says bye to Tesoro and rushes off.

The loan shark holds his gun on Arianna and Holly in a back alley as he orders them to get up against the wall.

Tate goes to the park and says they should’ve been here by now as he texts Holly asking where they are.

Doug III resumes working at the Brady Pub when he gets a call from the loan shark. He answers and repeats that it doesn’t haev the money and needs time to get the necklace. He reveals that he took out an insurance policy and texts him a photo of Holly and Arianna. He warns that if Doug III calls the cops, he’ll never see them again. Doug III asks him to let them go but he says not until he brings his money, the necklace, or both and warns Doug III not to keep him or the girls waiting.

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BTG Short Recap Monday, July 14, 2024

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Recap written by Michele & Cheryl

Martin was livid when he saw Kenneth with Samantha at the park. He got upset and started punching Kenneth. Martin gave him a bloody lip. Samantha was worried and wanted answers. Kenneth told Martin that he didn’t do anything wrong. He creepily told Martin that he didn’t touch Samantha’s beautiful brown skin. After what happened in the park, Samantha wanted answers from her father about earlier. Smitty came in the room in time to agree with Samantha’s concerns about Kenneth. He wanted Martin to start talking. Smitty was shocked to hear that Martin attacked Kenneth at the park. He said he knew about the security Martin hired. Smitty informed him that he would be surprised at what he knew. Martin said he needed to do things his way. He wanted Smitty to understand and be there when everything was over. Martin hoped that Smitty would still be there for him when he got back. Hayley went home and told Bill that she was glowing and growing. She said she had cramping due to stress. Bill was excited about the news. Their celebration was cut short when Vernon arrived. Vernon demanded to know why Bill summoned him. Hayley thought he was there to talk about Dani, but Bill assured her that it was a legal matter. After Hayley left the room, Bill told Vernon about Joey changing the plans. He wanted Randy to kill Kenneth, but he didn’t do it. Vernon wasn’t happy about the murder plot. Bill didn’t believe his outrage after he reminded him that he had to swallow his sins to help him sleep at night. He carried the weight so Vernon didn’t have to do it. He didn’t buy Vernon’s disgusted act. Bill didn’t see any way out of that mess. Vernon thought that Kenneth living helped them avoid more trouble. He felt like everyone had a price and they had to pay Kenneth more money. Vernon called his accountant.

Ashley saw Jacob at Orphey Gene’s. He apologized for not reaching out to her sooner. Jacob wasn’t choosing sides between her and Derek. It shocked him to find out that Derek went out with Shanice. He thought she would have started dating first. She told him that she went out with Andre. Ashley talked to him about a mystery that came up. She wanted to figure out why the person would act mysteriously. Jacob thought the person told one lie and had to keep telling them to cover up the first one. Hayley walked into Orphey Gene’s demanding food because of her pregnancy cravings. Ashley was shocked that she was having cravings already. She thought that would happen in the second trimester. Hayley thought her baby was a prodigy. Ashley let her know it didn’t work like that. Hayley thanked her for being nice to her. Ashley refused to let her off the hook. She let her know that they weren’t friends. Their friendship ended a long time ago before she chose Bill over her friends and left them in the cold. She thought that she shouldn’t have gone after her friend’s father. Ashley confronted Hayley about planning her pregnancy. Hayley told her that everyone’s relationship couldn’t move as slow as her relationship with Derek. Chelsea demanded answers from Allison about why she was following her. Allison denied following her. She wanted to eat at Uptown. Allison reminded Chelsea about their hot nights together. She thought that Chelsea made mistakes in different ways including breaking up with her. Chelsea and Madison talked about Allison’s strange behavior. She wanted to show Allison that they were strong together by making out in from of her. Allison went to the table and gave her a hair clip that she left at her place. She went into details about their hot nights together. Chelsea told her that she still had the cops on speed dial. Allison eerily warned her that she didn’t know what would be lurking in the shadows. Martin went to Bill’s place to talk about Kenneth. He wanted to know why he was able to walk around freely. Martin thought Bill has slipped since he got married and had his stroke. His grandfather was preoccupied with his grandmother being out of town. He felt like he needed to take charge. Martin wanted to see Kenneth dead. Bill thought he should talk to Smitty first. He couldn’t tell him about that. Martin left to find Kenneth. He made a call to someone to take care of Kenneth.

 

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, July 15, 2025

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The entire episode takes place in Nice, France.

Damian gets dizzy and doesn’t feel well after drinking the bourbon that Cane gave him. Cane also feels bad and tells Damian that they need to leave and get help since they are both not feeling well. Cane helps Damian get up but Damian falls over and Cane catches him. Someone who is hiding in the garden maze throws a dagger and it hits Damian in the back and he dies instantly. Phyllis walks in and sees Cane standing over Damian’s body. Phyllis wants to do CPR but Cane tells him there is no point because he doesn’t have a doctor on staff and the roads and the railroad tracks are washed out and they couldn’t get him to the doctor in time to save him. Cane goes to find Chance and take him back to where he left Damian’s body.

Cane tells Chance what happened but then Cane notices that the dagger that was in Damian’s back is gone and so is the bottle of bourbon and the glasses that Cane and Damian used to drink the bourbon. Cane tells Chance that this dagger was from his collection of knives that he had displayed in the club car. Cane tells Chance the collection of knives wasn’t locked in a cabinet so anyone could have taken the antique dagger. Cane tells Chance that he was the intended victim not Damian and he tells Chance he will pay him fifty $ 50,000.00 to figure out who killed Damian and is trying to kill him.

Nick is trying to find Sharon, but nobody has seen her.

Cane and Chance tell Lily, Devon, Abby, and Nick that Damian is dead.

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