JasonDíSpeech
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Lots of nice movement around town today, so this summary wasn't easy.
At the Teen Loft, Ciara is struggling with math when Tripp calls, invites her to "watch the next episode." She agrees. Ben enters, startling her. He is holding a tie and says he has a surprise. [Dum dum dum.] The misunderstanding is cleared up. They apologise to each other, but she can't see the surprise because she has plans with Tripp.
At the Police Station, Shawn-D is furious that he's getting no information from the Commissioner about the Ben Weston investigation. He's worried about his sister and his daughter.
John has called Justin, but Belle begs him not to fight this. Back and forth, Belle admits it's breaking her heart. Eric approaches and intervenes on Belle's behalf. Back and forth. John begs her to leave. Later, Justin has arrived (Belle is gone), offers condolences to John for Paul and Marlena. He steps aside to take a look at John's copy of the advance directive. Eric comes out, reveals that Roman told him Kayla has the document and has gone to administration. Later, Justin has reviewed the document. He thinks he can buy some time, but that the document is strong and John lacks legal standing to stop it fully.
Tripp had been working in the Square when he calls Ciara. (See above.) Later, he and Claire talk and she plays up her ankle injury and stress relating to the 47 seconds she was kidnapped. (She's waiting for her dad so they can go visit Marlena.) He postpones meeting Ciara, sends her a text. Back at the loft, Ciara is about to leave when her phone beeps. I have some time after all, she tells the serial killer holding a makeshift blindfold.
Back at the Square, Tripp and Claire have an awkward conversation as he sits with her. Claire throws shade at Ciara, says she likes bad boys, while Tripp makes acting faces. Shawn-D arrives, Tripp scoots; Claire's dad figures out that she is "crushing on Ciara's boyfriend". She questions this turn of phrase, but she can't sidestep it. She denies it; Shawn-D is relieved. Belle comes upon them, fearing she made things with Marlena worse. Later, she has recapped for Shawn-D and Claire, the latter of whom is angry that her grandma will die at her mother's hands; Belle explains how she has to carry out Marlena's wishes, how important that is. Claire accepts it; Shawn-D says your mom needs your support right now. Claire provides it, the family clasps hands.
In the apartment building's garage, Ben reveals his surprise to Ciara: He has repaired Bo's motorcycle, which Ciara reports had been declared a total loss. It was the only way he could think of to repay her kindness.
In another room at the Police Station, Sami is demanding Rafe seek a new bail hearing. She says she's not a flight risk, because Kristen is likely here, and she is the only one with info on her late rapist. Plus, also, more of an afterthought, her mom's in critical condition. Rafe breaks the news and recaps the maladies of Marlena. They embrace. Hope enters and she and Sami bicker about finding Kristen and who's responsible for Marlena's injuries.
Later, outside of the interrogation room, Hope and Rafe have words about Sami. Back in the room, Sami learns from Eric about Marlena's advance directive. This takes about 200 years and she declares that if Marlena dies, it will be on Belle.
Back in the main area, Hope and Rafe are still having words. She vows to put Ben Weston in jail by the end of the day, and refuses Rafe's offer of help. She parts with, "Sami may need you." Later Eric comes out, they thank each other.
Back up at the Teen Loft, Tripp arrives with a cake they have to eat, but Ciara is gone. Down in the garage, Ciara has embraced Ben in an emotional state. He wipes grease from her chin. She wants to go upstairs, thinking Tripp might be home; he suggests a test drive. She agrees and they mount the bike. Later, they arrive at the Teen Loft, Tripp is waiting. Ben leaves quickly, to let Ciara and Tripp alone on their date. Tripp is jealous.
Justin comes back out and tells John that the board is sympathetic, but will honour Marlena's document. The ventilator will be removed today. Eric comes upon them, learns the news, will let everyone know. Cue reactions around town (Shawn-D tells Claire and Belle, Rafe tells Sami).
At the loft, Ben walks in on a tender Tripp/Ciara moment, tries to leave, but Hope arrives and arrests him.
At the Teen Loft, Ciara is struggling with math when Tripp calls, invites her to "watch the next episode." She agrees. Ben enters, startling her. He is holding a tie and says he has a surprise. [Dum dum dum.] The misunderstanding is cleared up. They apologise to each other, but she can't see the surprise because she has plans with Tripp.
At the Police Station, Shawn-D is furious that he's getting no information from the Commissioner about the Ben Weston investigation. He's worried about his sister and his daughter.
John has called Justin, but Belle begs him not to fight this. Back and forth, Belle admits it's breaking her heart. Eric approaches and intervenes on Belle's behalf. Back and forth. John begs her to leave. Later, Justin has arrived (Belle is gone), offers condolences to John for Paul and Marlena. He steps aside to take a look at John's copy of the advance directive. Eric comes out, reveals that Roman told him Kayla has the document and has gone to administration. Later, Justin has reviewed the document. He thinks he can buy some time, but that the document is strong and John lacks legal standing to stop it fully.
Tripp had been working in the Square when he calls Ciara. (See above.) Later, he and Claire talk and she plays up her ankle injury and stress relating to the 47 seconds she was kidnapped. (She's waiting for her dad so they can go visit Marlena.) He postpones meeting Ciara, sends her a text. Back at the loft, Ciara is about to leave when her phone beeps. I have some time after all, she tells the serial killer holding a makeshift blindfold.
Back at the Square, Tripp and Claire have an awkward conversation as he sits with her. Claire throws shade at Ciara, says she likes bad boys, while Tripp makes acting faces. Shawn-D arrives, Tripp scoots; Claire's dad figures out that she is "crushing on Ciara's boyfriend". She questions this turn of phrase, but she can't sidestep it. She denies it; Shawn-D is relieved. Belle comes upon them, fearing she made things with Marlena worse. Later, she has recapped for Shawn-D and Claire, the latter of whom is angry that her grandma will die at her mother's hands; Belle explains how she has to carry out Marlena's wishes, how important that is. Claire accepts it; Shawn-D says your mom needs your support right now. Claire provides it, the family clasps hands.
In the apartment building's garage, Ben reveals his surprise to Ciara: He has repaired Bo's motorcycle, which Ciara reports had been declared a total loss. It was the only way he could think of to repay her kindness.
In another room at the Police Station, Sami is demanding Rafe seek a new bail hearing. She says she's not a flight risk, because Kristen is likely here, and she is the only one with info on her late rapist. Plus, also, more of an afterthought, her mom's in critical condition. Rafe breaks the news and recaps the maladies of Marlena. They embrace. Hope enters and she and Sami bicker about finding Kristen and who's responsible for Marlena's injuries.
Later, outside of the interrogation room, Hope and Rafe have words about Sami. Back in the room, Sami learns from Eric about Marlena's advance directive. This takes about 200 years and she declares that if Marlena dies, it will be on Belle.
Back in the main area, Hope and Rafe are still having words. She vows to put Ben Weston in jail by the end of the day, and refuses Rafe's offer of help. She parts with, "Sami may need you." Later Eric comes out, they thank each other.
Back up at the Teen Loft, Tripp arrives with a cake they have to eat, but Ciara is gone. Down in the garage, Ciara has embraced Ben in an emotional state. He wipes grease from her chin. She wants to go upstairs, thinking Tripp might be home; he suggests a test drive. She agrees and they mount the bike. Later, they arrive at the Teen Loft, Tripp is waiting. Ben leaves quickly, to let Ciara and Tripp alone on their date. Tripp is jealous.
Justin comes back out and tells John that the board is sympathetic, but will honour Marlena's document. The ventilator will be removed today. Eric comes upon them, learns the news, will let everyone know. Cue reactions around town (Shawn-D tells Claire and Belle, Rafe tells Sami).
At the loft, Ben walks in on a tender Tripp/Ciara moment, tries to leave, but Hope arrives and arrests him.
