B&B Short Recap Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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Hope gets angry at Steffy for telling Thomas to dump her. They argue. Steffy thinks that Hope doesn’t really love Thomas and has been leading him on for selfish reasons. Hope tells her that she doesn’t know anything about their relationship. Steffy accuses her of being just like Brooke.

Before Brooke can answer Thomas’s question about whether Hope really loves him, Ridge walks in and wonders what’s going on. They fill him in. Thomas also tells them that Steffy suggested that he move on from Hope.

Liam and Carter continue to have lunch at Il Giardino and worry about Hope, Thomas and Steffy. Liam is worried that Thomas will go back to being a bad person now that Hope has rejected him again. Liam and Steffy share one thing: they don’t think Hope really loves Thomas or that they should be together.

 

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Days Update Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Xander waits in the interrogation room at the police station.

Sarah is finishing her work at the hospital when she gets a call from Justin and asks what the news is. Sarah excitedly tells him she’ll be right there and hangs up, then hurries out of the hospital.

At the hospital, Chanel tells Paulina that she still doesn’t understand what happened but calls it the best day ever. Johnny comments on Paulina not needing a heart transplant while Abe calls it a true miracle. Paulina says having them all there made the difference. Johnny says they wouldn’t have had it any other way and as a bonus, they got to see Eli and Lani. Chanel talks about seeing Lani free and the twins getting so big. Paulina says they are a happy family again and it warms her heart. Paulina jokes about having to move the FBI headquarters to Salem so Eli can work local. Abe wishes her luck with that as Paulina questions if he’s underestimating her.

Ava decides she will go get Harris his pain meds and she will be right back. Ava exits the bedroom and then Stefan arrives at the front door, saying he needs to talk to her as he needs her help. Ava tells him it’s not a good time and he needs to go but Harris comes out of the bedroom and acknowledges Stefan as his would-be assassin. Harris declares that Stefan is not going anywhere, leaving Ava confused in between. Harris reveals to Ava that Stefan lured him to the loading dock and shot him in close range. Ava is shocked and questions Stefan shooting Harris. Stefan tells Ava that Clyde didn’t give him a choice. Ava calls Stefan a bastard and slaps him. Ava calls Stefan a lying son of a bitch. Stefan repeats that he had no choice as Clyde would’ve taken out Gabi. Harris argues that there was a choice for both of them. Harris tells Ava that he begged her to tell him the truth but she dodged the question and said she didn’t want him caught in the crossfire but that didn’t work out. Harris argues that none of this would’ve happened if Ava just told him the whole story and then Tripp and Wendy might not have been kidnapped. Ava agrees that she should’ve trusted Harris.

Sarah goes to the interrogation room and informs Xander that Justin called her and said he’s getting out, asking how that happened. Xander explains that Harris couldn’t positively identify him as his shooter so Justin convinced the judge to let him out on bail. Sarah is excited but can’t believe that EJ didn’t push back on that. Xander agrees and comments on a DiMera setting a Kiriakis free. Sarah says she has to call Justin back since she basically hung up on him to get here. Xander informs her that he’s downstairs getting his bond posted and once that’s done, he’s out of here. Sarah says he’ll be home as they kiss.

Paulina says at least Lani is now free to come and go as she pleases. Paulina hopes to see a lot of Lani and the grandbabies, even if Eli is off saving the world. Abe points out that maybe they can visit them in the summer. Chanel says she and Johnny will go with them. Paulina says before they make family plans, Chanel and Johnny will need some alone time together. Paulina encourages them to go home and rest. Johnny promises that they will. Chanel and Johnny say goodbye to Paulina and Abe. Johnny adds that next time they see Paulina, she will be home as they exit. Paulina says she loves them so much but jokes that she thought they’d never leave as her and Abe kiss. Paulina can’t wait for them to live together again. Kate and Roman then arrive to visit. Paulina says she’s so happy to see them. Roman says they are even happier to see her so happy and healthy. Abe asks how they got in so late. Roman reminds him that his sister is chief of staff. Roman and Kate mention seeing Johnny and Chanel on their way out and congratulating them on their marriage. Paulina calls their wedding the best news while Kate and Roman says the best news is Paulina being healthy and Abe getting his memory back. Abe confirms he remembers everything even back to their old days. Paulina is just glad they came and announces they are going home tomorrow.

Chanel and Johnny walk through the town square. Chanel says even though it was crazy last minute and worried about Paulina, their hospital wedding was perfect, simple, and sweet. Johnny agrees and says there was no pressure to perform in front of everybody. They talk about all the issues they avoided. Johnny points out that since they didn’t have a wedding reception, they never got to have their first dance as husband and wife. Chanel asks what they shall do about that. Johnny calls it a bit belated and says there’s no dance floor or band, but he’s in the mood right now so he asks her to dance which she accepts.

Sarah brings Xander home and apologizes for things being a bit of a mess. Xander swears to never take it for granted again. Sarah says she’s going to text Maggie to check on Victoria but Xander points out that it’s late so Sarah decides she’ll just call her in the morning as she’s sure everything is fine. Sarah says Victoria will be so happy to see him again and they will pick her up first thing in the morning. Xander declares that tonight is all their’s as they kiss.

Stefan tells Harris not to put this on Ava because they all know Clyde is the bad guy here. Ava agrees that they should’ve trusted Harris. Stefan argues that Harris is fine now and Tripp and Wendy are safe, so no harm, no foul. Ava complains that Harris was in a coma while Tripp and Wendy nearly died. Harris asks Stefan if it’s supposed to be okay that he’s only an attempted murderer and calls him a real disgusting piece of work. Stefan asks what about Ava and if Harris knows what Ava was doing when she was so lonely and guilt-ridden, calling it nothing to be ashamed of.

Paulina repeats that she and Abe are going home tomorrow morning and as wonderful as everyone at the hospital has been, she can’t wait to go. Roman comments on them being roommates once again. Paulina says then she’ll be back to work as Mayor again. Abe reminds her to make sure she heals. Paulina responds that she feels so strong like she can face anything. Kate calls it amazing and doesn’t understand what exactly happened. Kate asks if Paulina was misdiagnosed with a heart condition. Paulina asks Abe if she should tell them. Abe says to go ahead, so Paulina reveals that she flatlined. Kate and Roman asks if the doctors brought her back. Paulina explains that it wasn’t the doctors, but Abe was holding her hand and then put it over her heart. Paulina talks about the beeping getting louder and then seeing a bright white light and then she was healed. Kate doesn’t know what to say to that and calls it really miraculous. Abe says it definitely was. Abe adds that the other miracle is that he got his memory back at the same time. Roman calls that a story for the ages. Abe decides he and Roman will go get coffee. Kate sits with Paulina as she wonders what they are up to. Kate knows Roman is thrilled about Abe getting his memory back.

Xander carries Sarah to the couch as they continue kissing.

Johnny tells Chanel that now they have had their first dance. Chanel calls it lovely as they kiss. Johnny says there’s still one more thing they haven’t done yet as husband and wife this time. Chanel asks if they should head home. Johnny says a house full of DiMeras is not exactly romantic, so they look over to the Salem Inn. They then head to the Inn.

Ava asks Stefan what the hell. Stefan says he’s just trying to point out that none of them are saints. Ava tells Harris that it’s not like that as she was only pretending to be in a relationship with Stefan to protect Harris. Ava admits that one night, they drank too much and it was stupid. Harris says he doesn’t care as that was then and this is now. Stefan argues that she should be grateful that he didn’t tell him before. Harris brings up Stefan trying to kill him for a second time. Stefan complains about Harris making him agree to take the fall for their misdeeds and asks why he would do that. Harris argues that Ava didn’t try to murder him twice. Stefan declares that if he goes down for this, he’s taking Ava down with him. Harris says no as their agreement stands so Stefan is going to turn himself in for drug trafficking and money laundering, then he’s going to confess that it was him and only him that was acting as Clyde’s partner while Ava was coerced, threatened, and an unwilling participant. Ava questions why he would do that. Harris says there’s a real good reason because he’ll get a lighter sentence than he would for attempted murder of a police officer, so he’s going to take the fall for those crimes and then the man who shot him will remain unknown forever. Harris asks Stefan what’s it going to be.

Johnny and Chanel get a room at the Salem Inn and start kissing as they begin to remove their clothes and move onto the bed.

Xander tells Sarah that he had a dream after they fell asleep together where he couldn’t find her or Victoria. Sarah assures that it was just a dream. Xander says he knows why he had that dream, because the charges against him haven’t been dropped so he could still be charged with attempted murder and go away for a very long time. Xander worries that he couldn’t handle being away from Sarah and Victoria again. Sarah kisses him and they hug.

Roman tells Abe that he’s glad to have him back. Abe says he’s glad to be back. Roman talks about missing their times at the Pub. Abe says his heart beats for his wife and family, but his blood will always run blue which Roman toasts their coffee to.

Kate tells Paulina that she’s so happy to see her as her wonderful and energetic self as she was worried about her. Paulina responds that she was worried too but God had other plans for her and Abe. Paulina then admits that now that she and Abe are going to be living together again, she was always worried that she wasn’t really Abe’s type. Kate asks what she’s talking about since he adores her. Paulina says she knows that but worries about being in her presence all the time when Abe is more mellow and easygoing. Paulina calls herself a real handful. Kate jokes that she’s no walk in the park either and never thought she was Roman’s type. Paulina decides they are just like her and Abe, so she and Kate ended up with their opposites. Kate guesses someone up there knew better than they did. Paulina responds that someone up there took really good care of her. Paulina repeats that she feels so strong like she can face anything. Kate says that’s always been the case and everyone who knows her always knew that, so now she knows it too.

Harris asks Stefan why Xander. Stefan calls him a believable suspect, ex-con and a thug for hire. Harris argues that Xander was totally innocent and Stefan was willing to ruin his life. Harris repeats that Stefan tried to kill him twice and was going to let Xander take the fall, so maybe he’s letting him off easy with this deal. Harris warns that he better take the deal before he changes his mind. Stefan argues that Ava was as deep in it as he was. Harris doesn’t give a damn. Harris gives Stefan until 9 AM tomorrow morning to turn himself in or the deal is off and he won’t like what happens. Stefan then exits the apartment in frustration.

Roman questions Abe about putting his hand over Paulina’s heart and the room filling with white light. Roman asks if Abe has divine powers now or something. Abe sighs so Roman questions what he’s not telling him. Abe reveals it’s about Lexie. Abe knows it sounds bizarre and asks him not to share this with anyone, but says he saw Lexie and she’s the one who brought the miracle to them because Paulina was dying but the white light came and Lexie was in it. Roman asks if Paulina saw her too. Abe confirms that Paulina thought she was there to take her to Heaven but Lexie said they both needed to live. Abe says that is when Paulina’s heart started beating again and his memories came flooding back. Roman doesn’t know what to say but God bless Lexie for giving Paulina her life back and Abe his past back. Abe talks about his memories including the years he was with Lexie. Abe notes that he feels something disturbing which Roman questions. Abe states that even though Lexie is gone, he feels as if he’s disloyal to Paulina. Roman encourages that the woman he loves now is Paulina and his memories of Lexie are important but shouldn’t overshadow what he has now.

Paulina thanks Kate for coming and says she’s so blessed to have her for a friend. Kate says having someone to talk to really means a lot to her too. Paulina says most of her girl friends are back in Miami. Kate admits she hasn’t had many female friends. They joke about men and women being different. Kate jokes that Roman and Abe are probably talking about how lucky they are to have amazing wives like them. Paulina feels lucky right now too, to have an amazing husband and friend. Kate feels the same way.

Sarah tells Xander that they will take things one day at a time and not worry about tomorrow. Xander feels that’s easier said than done. Xander says he’d been so careful to stay on the straght and narrow, so he worries about being punished for his past. Sarah believes people can grow and change which Xander is proving. Xander worries that maybe they’d be better off without him. Sarah says he said that before but they need him here close. Sarah tells Xander not to argue as she wants him in her life and Victoria’s life because he’s important to them and because she loves him as they kiss.

Roman and Abe return to Paulina’s room. Kate asks how the coffee was. Roman jokes that it was terrible and asks what they were talking about. Paulina says it was just girl talk and asks if they were talking about barbecue. Roman says they’ll all get together for barbecue when Paulina is feeling up to it. Paulina says she’ll let them know. Roman says they will let her get some rest. Kate tells Paulina to take care and she’ll see her soon. Kate and Roman then exit together.

Johnny and Chanel lay in bed together after having sex. Chanel says lying in his arms is the one place in the world where she feels like nothing can go wrong. Johnny feels the same and suggests they stay here for a few nights and enjoy the privacy and the feeling that nothing can go wrong. Johnny knows she’s tired as she’s been through so much lately so they say goodnight.

Xander and Sarah continue kissing. Sarah says they have come so far and promises there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Xander asks what he did to deserve her. Sarah assures that he’s got her. Xander says he loves her. Sarah repeats that she loves him and they resume kissing as they then head to the back.

Ava tells Harris that what happened between her and Stefan meant nothing and she’s so sorry. Harris tells her not to apologize. Ava says he’s so calm but she knows he’s angry. Harris responds that they can’t change the past, so all they can do is move forward. Ava asks why he’s doing this for her and making Stefan take the blame when he knows she’s just as guilty. Harris thinks she knows why. Ava responds that she’s not so sure. Harris declares that it’s because he loves her and he knows she loves him as he heard her say it when she thought he wasn’t listening in the hospital. Harris asks if she meant it. Ava cries that she loves him as Harris hugs her.

Stefan walks to the Brady Pub but finds it closed and questions what the hell a guy has to do to get a drink around here. Stefan complains that he has to take the fall for everything while Ava gets off scot free. Stefan declares that they’ll see about that.

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GH Short Recap Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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John questions Elizabeth about Jason and she tells him that that Jason is innocent until proven guilty.

Danny spends some time with Jason. Father and son get to know each other. John sees Danny on the Quartermaine grounds and questions him about Jason. Brooke Lynn saves Danny and makes it clear that he shouldn’t question Danny without a lawyer present.

Willow tells Jason that Danny could get in trouble if John questions him. Jason tells Willow to make sure that the people who helped him will not get in trouble. Willow tells Jason he will be able to leave in a couple of days.

Dex confesses to Anna that he almost killed Cyrus on Sonny’s orders. He also tells Anna about the Pikeman evidence he had on Sonny. Anna tells Dex she can’t bring charges against Sonny because she doesn’t have any evidence against him, so this conversation never happened. Dex tells Anna if she wants to take Sonny he will help her.

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Connor continues to struggle with his OCD diagnosis and he tells Adam he wants to go home and doesn’t want to be at the school anymore. Adam tells Connor he can come home. He and Chelsea will help him get through this and he won’t be alone.

Chelsea talks to Dr. Alcott about her suicide attempt and that she worries Connor will also attempt suicide if he doesn’t get help. Dr Alcott tells Chelsea she is uniquely qualified to help Connor understand that dealing with his OCD takes time but he will learn how to manage it.

Connor tells Chelsea that Adam told him he doesn’t have to go to the retreat for treatment if he doesn’t want to do it.

Summer tells Kyle she spoke to her dad and Victor and, after what they told her, there is no way she can be Harrison’s nanny.

Claire, Nikki, and Victoria confront Jordan. They stay strong while she taunts them. Jordan then drinks the same drug she gave to Nick, Victor, and Victoria at the Lake house. Jordan tells the ladies that killing herself is her way out. The ladies struggle with a moral dilemma does the woman who tormented their family deserve to live.

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Y&R Short Recap Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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This episode is about Claire and her wish to be a part of the Newman family since she was born.

Claire, Nikki, and Victoria return from seeing Jordan and none of them want to talk about what happened there. The ladies spend some time talking, but then they decide to go to bed. Claire falls asleep on the couch and dreams of what her life would have been like if she had grown up as Eve Newman Howard.

In the dream, the Newman family gathers for Eve’s birthday party. Kyle and Summer were still married. Nick and Sharon never divorced, and Cassie never died. She and Mariah found each other after being separated at birth and now are happily part of the Newman family. Devon and Abby and Kyle and Summer are wishing for a second child. Cole, and Victoria are married. Cole dedicated his latest book to his daughter Eve Newman Howard. Everyone tells Eve how much they love her and wishes her a happy birthday. Abby, Eve, and Summer are best friends and go on vacation together.

Claire’s dream turns into a nightmare when Jordan tells Claire she will never be a Newman. Claire stands up to Jordan telling her that she finally has the life she always wanted and Jordan can’t take it away from her. Claire wakes up from her dream and tells Victoria she had a bad dream. Victoria holds Claire and wonders when they will get over everything Jordan has done to them.

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B&B Short Recap Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Thomas is stunned that Hope turned down his proposal again. Steffy urges him to leave Hope for good.

Carter runs into Liam at Il Giardino, so they have lunch. Liam expresses his concern for Steffy, who’s worried about Thomas as well as dealing with killing Sheila.

Brooke finds Hope, upset, so Hope explains that she had to turn Thomas down. She’s upset that she hurt him. Later, Steffy finds Hope and tells her what she told Thomas.

Brooke runs into Thomas, who’s working and doesn’t want to talk about Hope. They do, though. He asks her if Hope really loves him.

 

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B&B Short Recap Monday, March 18, 2024

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Thomas asks Hope to marry him, again, but she turns him down, again, saying that she’s just not ready yet. He storms out, upset.

Liam visits Steffy at work, expressing concern about how she and Finn are dealing with Sheila’s death. She tells him that they’ll get through it. She’s more worried about Thomas and Hope.  Later, she finds a distraught Thomas. He fills her in on what happened. She tells him to let Hope go and move on because she’s never going to commit to him.

Poppy visits Finn at home and asks her if he can act as a father figure and strong male presence in Luna’s life, since she doesn’t have a father. Finn doesn’t really understand why she doesn’t just tell Luna who her father was, but he agrees to do that. She assures him that Luna was “conceived in love.”

Bill comforts Luna, who’s upset and wants to find her real father. He gives her good advice, and they bond.

 

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Days Update Monday, March 18, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, March 18, 2024

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Adam and Chelsea take Connor to see Dr. Alcott again, but Connor isn’t happy to be there. Dr. Alcott wants him to go to a therapy place, which is kind of like a school/hospital where they can train him to deal with his OCD. Connor isn’t too thrilled about that idea. Later, Chelsea tells the doctor that she doesn’t know how to handle all this.

Billy is in the GCAC bar when he sees Ashley walk in. He goes over to say, and she says, “What’s up, bro?” She acts and speaks very strangely, like a teenager. He asks her how she feels now about Tucker, and she says that she’s over him and that he’s “gross.” Billy can tell she’s acting strangely, but he gets called to a meeting with Devon. After he leaves, Ashley talks to herself, in her head, about how to protect Ashley. (Sounds like a multiple personality story)

Victor gloats to Nikki about how he got the upper hand with Jordan. Nikki wants to confront Jordan, but he thinks that’s a terrible idea.

Victoria and Claire have lunch with Kyle, Summer and Harrison. Victoria fills the others in a little bit about Claire’s history (with very few details). Claire tells them she loves her new family. In the meantime, she gets along very well with Harrison. Victoria and Claire are called away suddenly because of a text from Victor. Later, Kyle wonders if Claire would be a good babysitter for Harrison, but Summer makes it clear that they should get to know more about her first.

Nikki is appalled to learn that Victor made Victoria drop whatever she was doing to come try to talk her out of confronting Jordan. Claire and Victoria side with Nikki. They want to confront Jordan, too. Victor still thinks it’s a bad idea. Nikki agrees to let him send a security guard along.

 

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GH Short Recap Monday, March 18, 2024

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After Nina tells Joss about Dex trying to kill Cyrus at the hospital, Dex is forced to tell Joss what happened, and why. She’s shocked and disgusted; she leaves, never wanting to see him again.

Sonny visits Dante, who’s still unconscious but stable.

Olivia has been sleeping on the couch, worried about Dante. She awakens to find Tracy nearby, acting uncharacteristically kind and helpful. She makes Olivia some coffee. Later, Olivia has fallen asleep but awakens again. Tracy is there but Lois delivers the coffee. The two old friends have a chat, mostly about their kids. Lois is worried about Brook Lynn marrying a cop, since it’s so dangerous.

Tracy goes to visit Sonny and Dante at the hospital. Seeing Dante reminds her of Luke.

Ava and Trina work at the gallery. Trina grows a little sad when talking about Paris. They talk about her feelings and how she’s still grieving. Nina arrives and asks Ava to intervene on her behalf with Sonny. She’s distraught because she can’t even comfort him while his son is in the hospital. Ava goes to see Sonny. When she mentions Nina, he doesn’t want to hear her name. Ava just sits with him and Dante.

Diane and Alexis try to figure out a way for Alexis to get her law license back. They discuss how it came about and how to deal with the red tape to get it back.

Kevin explains to Curtis, Marshall and Stella about how Marshall was misdiagnosed by the late Dr. Braddock because of how doctors used to treat anyone who was different, including angry young black men (like Marshall was) as mentally ill. They thank him for his compassion and information. Stella rants a little bit.

Later, Curtis finds Marshall, who had gone off on his own to deal with his emotions. Marshall wanted to rant and rave, but he is more philosophical about things, since the doctor is dead.

Stella suggests strongly to Tracy that she get her free annual physical. Tracy tries to blow her off, but Stella insists. They have a little anger, but then Tracy apologizes and the two women chuckle about it.

Joss, very upset, finds Trina at the gallery. They hug. Joss fills her in on what happened with Dex.

Dex, still packing back at his apartment, looking sad, calls the police department’s non-emergency number.

 

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Days Short Recap Friday, March 16, 2024

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

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

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Days Short Recap Thursday, March 14, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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Nina is very angry about a story that The Invader ran about Sonny. Nina forbids The Invader to run any stories about Sonny. Nina later screams at Gregory and tells him to correct all of the spelling mistakes in his article because she doesn’t know that he has ALS and his hands have a hard time typing. Alexis is very angry and tells Gregory Nina had no right to talk to him that way. Gregory is very logical and tells Alexis that Nina doesn’t know he has ALS. Gregory tells Alexis that this will be his last article for The Invader because Nina made him realize that he can’t work for the paper anymore Gregory gets Finn to help him make corrections to the article and post it to The Invader website.

Alexis later talks to Diane and tells her she doesn’t want to work for the paper anymore. Diane tells Alexis she thinks she can get her disbarment overturned so she can be a lawyer again.

Finn calls a neurologist friend of his to see if he can look at Gregory’s medical file because he thinks Gregory’s ALS is progressing very rapidly.

Heather is diagnosed with metallosis which means that the cobalt in her hip replacement is poisoning her causing her physical and mental problems. Heather asks Laura if she should have the surgery to get a better hip replacement and, since Laura thinks she should do it, Heather decides to have the surgery.

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Sonny talks to Lois and tells her he is confused about why Jason wants to kill him. Sonny also doesn’t know for sure if Jason shot Dante and he is also feeling guilty because the last time he talked to Dante he told him to stop standing in his way.

Anna and Molly are also conflicted between the Jason they used to know and the Jason that has returned to Port Charles. Anna and Molly want to believe that Jason would never shoot Sonny and Dante. If he did, he is either being pressured by someone to do it or he is doing it to protect Sonny.

Drew and Willow have a long talk about the fact that he broke up with Carly because Jason will always be first in her heart. Jason tells Michael what he has been doing for the past two years. Jason explains to Michael that after he found his way out of the cave on Cassidine Island he tried to help Brit and the others, but he couldn’t help them. Jason made his way out of the cave and two men were waiting outside. He was taken somewhere and put in a room with no windows. Jason tells Michael that a man whose identity he can’t reveal to him has leverage so powerful on him that the man forced him to be a mercenary all this time. Jason found out Hamish was going to kill Sonny, so he made sure Hamish missed the shot. Jason later recalls a meeting he had with John after he was brought to Quantico from Greece. John tells Jason he has proof of RICO charges that could put him in jail for twenty years.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

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

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

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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

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

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Days Short Recap Monday, March 11, 2024

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

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

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Drew breaks up with Carly and fires her from Crimson because he knows that he was just fine as long as she thought Jason was dead. Drew knows that Carly will always choose Jason and he doesn’t want to fight a losing battle. Drew heads to

Jordan wonders why Drew didn’t defend his brother. Drew tells Jordan that he doesn’t know Jason well enough anymore to know if he the gym to let off some steam and he runs into Jordan. Jordan tells Drew she wishes she was a cop again because being Deputy Mayor can be tedious. Jordan talks her doubts through with Drew and decides to remain Deputy Mayor because she can do more for the city as Deputy Mayor. Drew tells Jordan that he broke up with Carly a little while ago because Jason will always come first with her. Drew tells Jordan that he hopes Jason will turn himself into the police. shot Dante.

Jason asks Danny to go get Michael and take him to the boathouse. Michael talks to Danny and later tells Willow to go with him to the boathouse to help an injured Jason. Jason tells Michael and Willow that Hamish shot Dante and, when Hamish saw that Jason was helping Dante, Hamish shot Dante and Jason. Jason tells Michael and Willow Hamish is dead and now the police are after him because they think he shot Dante.

Sam tells Carly to call the police if Jason contacts her. She should call the police because he needs to go to jail if he shot Dante.

Curtis tells Marshall he found the doctor that misdiagnosed him and they should go talk to him.

Sonny tells Anna that he isn’t sure that Jason shot Dante, but he needs to be found so they can find out the truth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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GH Short Recap Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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Finn tells Heather she has a weakened heart muscle and he has been asked to run more tests to determine the cause of the heart problem. Heather is heartbroken when Laura tells her she is being transferred to San Quentin and she can never see Ace again.

Sam has mixed feelings about Jason’s return. She asks Dante to wake up so he can help her make sense of the situation.

Drew and Carly have a talk about Jason. Carly tells Drew that she loves him and the fact that Jason has returned doesn’t change her feelings for him. Drew tells Carly that she has loved him, Sonny, and Jax but none of them holds the place Jason does in her heart.

Danny goes to the Quartermaine stables to vape and is stunned to find Jason. Jason swears on Danny’s life that he didn’t shoot Dante. Danny goes to the main house to get Jason a first aid kit. Jason asks Danny not to tell Sam that he saw him or his whereabouts.

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