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In Serena's hotel, a continuation of the confrontation between Serena and Nicole. Serena is convinced that Nicole's 180 is because of Eric. Eric's a good person, Nicole declares, and he doesn't deserve to be hurt by exposing Serena. All about Eric, jokes Serena, selfless Nicole. Nicole switches tactics, tells her about her engagement, wants to plan her wedding, not investigate Xander/Nicole. Needs Serena's answer NOW. Serena kicks her out. Separately, Nicole hopes she got through to Serena, who is more sure than ever that Nicole's hiding something.
At Eric's, repeat of Eric confessing that he's fallen in love with Nicole again. Brady asks if she knows this; Eric says she does, but she LOVES Daniel. There's a knock on the door; it's Daniel. Eric congratulates him, Brady is stunned by the news of the Dan/Nicole engagement. They plan to toast, but Daniel gets a text that Chloe & Parker have arrived. Eric wants to plan the bachelor party; Daniel asks them to keep things quiet until Maggie/Victor can be informed. Brady jokes about this. Eric tells Daniel that Nicole's the best as Daniel leaves. Brady declares Eric "classy" and acknowledges it had to be difficult. Asks Eric for that club soda. Eric has another plan, to work through his issue.
At Club TBD, Kyle arrives for Paige for coffee. He tries to be smooth ("You make a man want to write sonnets, not texts,") but she calls him on it, since he won't put his phone away. He admits he's texting JJ, just being nice to the guy because he's a friend of Bev's. Paige wants to get to know Kyle better, asks about his origin story, his family, his job. Jokes that he's a superhero, she laughs, jokes that she has classified info from her jobs, too. He wants to know what JJ did to mess up, she doesn't want to talk about it, but assures him that everything's over. He mentions that JJ feels the same way; Paige purports to be happy about this (but looks upset for a moment). He gets a message and has to deal with it, invites her to Edge of the Square tonight. She agrees, but warns him she's not old enough to drink. He'll take care of it. She laughs that he'll be a bad influence on her; he jokes he's never dated a "good girl" before. Tells her they'll have a lot of fun together, and caresses her before leaving, gives her a peck. (Behind them, JJ enters, sees the peck, then leaves.)
At the Horton House, Jennifer is worried about JJ's safety, recaps JJ's motivations for nabbing Kyle. Jen reminds JJ that even imprisoning Kyle won't win back Paige; he's just concerned about all the kids dying because of drugs, and worried about Paige getting hooked on drugs. He wants to help; Jen worries about Paige being with the sketchy guy, JJ is shocked that Jen/Paige talked, but Paige didn't say anything Jen wants to repeat about JJ. Jen thinks the best thing is to let Paige/Kyle go, Paige will see Kyle for what he is on her own. JJ is more resolved than ever to bring down Kyle for the DEA. Jen implores him to listen to Agent Watts/Roman, in order to stay safe.
At the hospital, replay of Chad looking for Abigail as Clyde eavesdrops. Marlena sees Clyde, calls out to him, glad she ran into him. He talks about his purported donation, she offers to help direct him to an office. He tries to scoot away by saying he met with Anne, she has something else to talk about. Clyde's missed his last two therapy appointments, no reschedules. She thought they were making progress. He tells her he'll reschedule, and leaves; she says, "Sure you are," as he leaves.
In Abby's office, Chad wants to talk, despite Abby's declaration they have nothing to talk about. Chad wants to tell her the truth. Thought they made inroads after the moment they shared with Arianna. Did he not mean the things he said about her? Did he lie about lying to her? Wants to cut to the chase, find out if Chad's return to Salem was about revenge. She lists his victims, including Rafe and Ben. He doesn't think that's the point - she does. He's just like his brother, can be charming when required, but snaps back to evil. She thought he loved her. He leans in to tell her the truth, Clyde interrupts. Chad tells Clyde they're having a personal conversation, Abigail takes the opportunity to get rid of Chad. Clyde asks if Chad did something to hurt Abigail. Abby claims it was just business, he worries Chad's making trouble for Ben/Abby. He can't, Abby declares. They talk about how hard Ben is working to improve himself, make good with DiMera. Abby wants to know why Clyde stopped by. He flashes back to realising Abby's pregnant. We have unfinished business...the part for your sink. She gives him her key, she won't be home for awhile, and neither will Ben. He apologises for intruding on Abby/Hope, wants to know if she's really okay. She is. He leaves, and outside declares she's a "lying little s-word."
In the Town Square, Xander is having a drink when a lady walks up to him, recognises him from the attempted murder. He claims he was falsely accused and invites her to hear his side of the story.
At Daniel/Nicole's apartment, Daniel catches Nicole as she's letting herself in. Parker has a surprise for her, requires eyes closed to enter the apartment. Parker says surprise, has made her a picture. Asks if she likes it. She loves it. (Sweet scene.) Later, they're having a snack, joking, Nicole proposes a campout in the living room. Parker has another surprise, runs to get it. She loves to spend time with Parker, he talks about how she misses Sydney, whom she video chats with. But it's not the same, not like spending day in and day out with Parker, seeing all the little things. She's so happy about being a family with him & Parker. They start kissing. She stops him, doesn't want Parker to see. He'll need to get used to it, Daniel declares. More kissing.
At the art fair (in the Square), Eric brings his donation. Father Louis is stunned by all the African mementos in there. Agrees to hear Eric's confession at St Luke's in a half an hour. Serena is on the other side of the Square, listening. A bit later, they are chatting about the success of the fair, Father Louis is ready to hear his confession, as they note Xander and the lady walking on the other side of the Square. Louis realises he's the one who tried to kill Eric, asks if that's what Eric wants to talk about. Later, they're in the confessional, Eric is recounting the tale of the furnace, talks of how he was dying, but was at peace, but couldn't bear the thought of Nicole dying. Louis wants to know what he wants to confess. (Meanwhile, Serena is listening in.) Eric says something happened in the furnace that's been bothering him ever since.
At the hospital elevator, Marlena and Chad run into each other. He looks upset; she offers him a session. Doesn't need a shrink, he claims. Marlena invites him to lunch at the Pub, for some of Caroline's healing chowder. He accepts, somewhat reluctantly. At the Pub, Marlena and Chad are eating, but he appears distraught. She admits she's grateful to him for saving her life, but that's not the only reason she's hear. She senses he's got something on his mind, he lays $100 on the table, wants confidentiality. She declares it a session, he asks how to push away someone you love, for her own good. Despite his love for her, he said horrible things to her. He had to protect her. They go round and round a bit (for the record: Abby is not mentioned). Marlena realises that Stefano's partially responsible, advises Chad to tell the girl he loves her before it's too late.
In one of the park private areas, Xander is telling the Lady a story, offers to show her Greece. Brady enters, wondering how Xander will do that from a prison cell. Lady doesn't think this is fun anymore, leaves. Xander tries to charm Brady, Brady will make sure he pays. Xander doesn't think Brady can do this. Xander reminds Brady that he's spoiled and entitled, despite being an addict who "couldn't keep his pants zipped," was made CEO of Titan. Brady declares that Xander's always been a screwup. Xander should have known he wouldn't understand, tells him to rot in h-e-double-hockey-sticks.
At the Horton House, Jennifer is meeting with Roman. She's proud of him, but wants assurance that JJ will be protected. Roman doesn't like the situation any more than Jennifer does. Kyle's been under surveillance for awhile, JJ will be trained, gives her his word that JJ will be safe.
Later, JJ comes back to Club TBD as Paige is leaving. She accuses him of stalking her, he reminds her he works there. Mentions seeing her on a date with Kyle. "SO not your business," Paige points out. JJ warns her against him, but if you want to ruin your life, fine. YOU'RE THE ONE WHO RUINED MY LIFE, she reminds him as he leaves; she follows him, shouting. In the back room, he doffs his shirt, just as Paige comes in.
Alone in her office, Abby breathily rubs her lower abdomen and gets teary-eyed.
In the confessional, Eric tells Father Louis (as Serena listens secretly using a device) that being near the End made things so clear with Nicole. The bad times didn't matter. Facing the end together was right. Father Louis thinks it's wonderful that they found comfort in the face of the horror. Eric admits he loves her. Says that as time was running out, they started to make love.
At Eric's, repeat of Eric confessing that he's fallen in love with Nicole again. Brady asks if she knows this; Eric says she does, but she LOVES Daniel. There's a knock on the door; it's Daniel. Eric congratulates him, Brady is stunned by the news of the Dan/Nicole engagement. They plan to toast, but Daniel gets a text that Chloe & Parker have arrived. Eric wants to plan the bachelor party; Daniel asks them to keep things quiet until Maggie/Victor can be informed. Brady jokes about this. Eric tells Daniel that Nicole's the best as Daniel leaves. Brady declares Eric "classy" and acknowledges it had to be difficult. Asks Eric for that club soda. Eric has another plan, to work through his issue.
At Club TBD, Kyle arrives for Paige for coffee. He tries to be smooth ("You make a man want to write sonnets, not texts,") but she calls him on it, since he won't put his phone away. He admits he's texting JJ, just being nice to the guy because he's a friend of Bev's. Paige wants to get to know Kyle better, asks about his origin story, his family, his job. Jokes that he's a superhero, she laughs, jokes that she has classified info from her jobs, too. He wants to know what JJ did to mess up, she doesn't want to talk about it, but assures him that everything's over. He mentions that JJ feels the same way; Paige purports to be happy about this (but looks upset for a moment). He gets a message and has to deal with it, invites her to Edge of the Square tonight. She agrees, but warns him she's not old enough to drink. He'll take care of it. She laughs that he'll be a bad influence on her; he jokes he's never dated a "good girl" before. Tells her they'll have a lot of fun together, and caresses her before leaving, gives her a peck. (Behind them, JJ enters, sees the peck, then leaves.)
At the Horton House, Jennifer is worried about JJ's safety, recaps JJ's motivations for nabbing Kyle. Jen reminds JJ that even imprisoning Kyle won't win back Paige; he's just concerned about all the kids dying because of drugs, and worried about Paige getting hooked on drugs. He wants to help; Jen worries about Paige being with the sketchy guy, JJ is shocked that Jen/Paige talked, but Paige didn't say anything Jen wants to repeat about JJ. Jen thinks the best thing is to let Paige/Kyle go, Paige will see Kyle for what he is on her own. JJ is more resolved than ever to bring down Kyle for the DEA. Jen implores him to listen to Agent Watts/Roman, in order to stay safe.
At the hospital, replay of Chad looking for Abigail as Clyde eavesdrops. Marlena sees Clyde, calls out to him, glad she ran into him. He talks about his purported donation, she offers to help direct him to an office. He tries to scoot away by saying he met with Anne, she has something else to talk about. Clyde's missed his last two therapy appointments, no reschedules. She thought they were making progress. He tells her he'll reschedule, and leaves; she says, "Sure you are," as he leaves.
In Abby's office, Chad wants to talk, despite Abby's declaration they have nothing to talk about. Chad wants to tell her the truth. Thought they made inroads after the moment they shared with Arianna. Did he not mean the things he said about her? Did he lie about lying to her? Wants to cut to the chase, find out if Chad's return to Salem was about revenge. She lists his victims, including Rafe and Ben. He doesn't think that's the point - she does. He's just like his brother, can be charming when required, but snaps back to evil. She thought he loved her. He leans in to tell her the truth, Clyde interrupts. Chad tells Clyde they're having a personal conversation, Abigail takes the opportunity to get rid of Chad. Clyde asks if Chad did something to hurt Abigail. Abby claims it was just business, he worries Chad's making trouble for Ben/Abby. He can't, Abby declares. They talk about how hard Ben is working to improve himself, make good with DiMera. Abby wants to know why Clyde stopped by. He flashes back to realising Abby's pregnant. We have unfinished business...the part for your sink. She gives him her key, she won't be home for awhile, and neither will Ben. He apologises for intruding on Abby/Hope, wants to know if she's really okay. She is. He leaves, and outside declares she's a "lying little s-word."
In the Town Square, Xander is having a drink when a lady walks up to him, recognises him from the attempted murder. He claims he was falsely accused and invites her to hear his side of the story.
At Daniel/Nicole's apartment, Daniel catches Nicole as she's letting herself in. Parker has a surprise for her, requires eyes closed to enter the apartment. Parker says surprise, has made her a picture. Asks if she likes it. She loves it. (Sweet scene.) Later, they're having a snack, joking, Nicole proposes a campout in the living room. Parker has another surprise, runs to get it. She loves to spend time with Parker, he talks about how she misses Sydney, whom she video chats with. But it's not the same, not like spending day in and day out with Parker, seeing all the little things. She's so happy about being a family with him & Parker. They start kissing. She stops him, doesn't want Parker to see. He'll need to get used to it, Daniel declares. More kissing.
At the art fair (in the Square), Eric brings his donation. Father Louis is stunned by all the African mementos in there. Agrees to hear Eric's confession at St Luke's in a half an hour. Serena is on the other side of the Square, listening. A bit later, they are chatting about the success of the fair, Father Louis is ready to hear his confession, as they note Xander and the lady walking on the other side of the Square. Louis realises he's the one who tried to kill Eric, asks if that's what Eric wants to talk about. Later, they're in the confessional, Eric is recounting the tale of the furnace, talks of how he was dying, but was at peace, but couldn't bear the thought of Nicole dying. Louis wants to know what he wants to confess. (Meanwhile, Serena is listening in.) Eric says something happened in the furnace that's been bothering him ever since.
At the hospital elevator, Marlena and Chad run into each other. He looks upset; she offers him a session. Doesn't need a shrink, he claims. Marlena invites him to lunch at the Pub, for some of Caroline's healing chowder. He accepts, somewhat reluctantly. At the Pub, Marlena and Chad are eating, but he appears distraught. She admits she's grateful to him for saving her life, but that's not the only reason she's hear. She senses he's got something on his mind, he lays $100 on the table, wants confidentiality. She declares it a session, he asks how to push away someone you love, for her own good. Despite his love for her, he said horrible things to her. He had to protect her. They go round and round a bit (for the record: Abby is not mentioned). Marlena realises that Stefano's partially responsible, advises Chad to tell the girl he loves her before it's too late.
In one of the park private areas, Xander is telling the Lady a story, offers to show her Greece. Brady enters, wondering how Xander will do that from a prison cell. Lady doesn't think this is fun anymore, leaves. Xander tries to charm Brady, Brady will make sure he pays. Xander doesn't think Brady can do this. Xander reminds Brady that he's spoiled and entitled, despite being an addict who "couldn't keep his pants zipped," was made CEO of Titan. Brady declares that Xander's always been a screwup. Xander should have known he wouldn't understand, tells him to rot in h-e-double-hockey-sticks.
At the Horton House, Jennifer is meeting with Roman. She's proud of him, but wants assurance that JJ will be protected. Roman doesn't like the situation any more than Jennifer does. Kyle's been under surveillance for awhile, JJ will be trained, gives her his word that JJ will be safe.
Later, JJ comes back to Club TBD as Paige is leaving. She accuses him of stalking her, he reminds her he works there. Mentions seeing her on a date with Kyle. "SO not your business," Paige points out. JJ warns her against him, but if you want to ruin your life, fine. YOU'RE THE ONE WHO RUINED MY LIFE, she reminds him as he leaves; she follows him, shouting. In the back room, he doffs his shirt, just as Paige comes in.
Alone in her office, Abby breathily rubs her lower abdomen and gets teary-eyed.
In the confessional, Eric tells Father Louis (as Serena listens secretly using a device) that being near the End made things so clear with Nicole. The bad times didn't matter. Facing the end together was right. Father Louis thinks it's wonderful that they found comfort in the face of the horror. Eric admits he loves her. Says that as time was running out, they started to make love.
Tomlin/Whitesell may you never get your grubby hands on this show ever again!