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Bayview - Marlena arrives to see Everett/Bobby, who only wishes to see Jada. Marlena wants him to explore the past, and let Everett out. He won't play; Marlena leaves.
Pub - Jada tells Rafe (looks like they're eating breakfast) about her visit to Bobby. She tells him about Bobby's play for her, and his carrot he dangled. Rafe thinks he's just manipulating her and he has no information about any murder. Jada is going back despite Rafe's "no". Rafe has lots of crimes she can study/investigate; he is worried about their relationship but she is insistent. He wants to go with her; she needs to go alone. Rafe accepts and hates this.
Square - Melinda is flummoxed as she watches her phone waiting for a message from Kristen. Connie Vininski comes up to apologize for her behavior on Valentine's Day. She's very sorry. She leaves. Kristen and her slinky CEO dress saunter up; she's CEO so she can be as late as she wants. Kristen wants to know what Melinda has on EJ and why he wants Trask at DiMera? They review Kristen's murder of Trask's daughter; Melinda admits it's tough seeing Kristen, but she is a professional who can put aside their differences.
DiMansion - EJ asks Stefan where Gabi is? She's returning from Arizona and visiting Arianna. EJ needs her for a press conference so he will look good. He needs her to say how valiantly she fought for him. Stefan reminds him (in that fun 1960s writing style) of the real reason. EJ wants this kept quiet, Stefan tells him that not even Gabi knows. EJ tells him the cost he's paying to Melinda. (Their banter is somewhat amusing.) Gabi arrives; what did she miss?
Spectator Offices (establishing shot) - Eric arrives as Nicole is working. Nicole needs him for some photos for a story. He is moving to Paris for a prestigious magazine job and has quit. Nicole is shaken. Xander has released him from his contract (I thought he was freelance but whatever). They have a long goodbye wherein they discuss his many tragedies and her drunken kiss. She needs to leave to cover the presser, offers him one last shot to see Jude. He can't.
DiMansion - Smooches for Gabi and Stefan; Gabi glows about Arianna, whom she wanted to bring back with her, but she's enrolled in a summer program. EJ interrupts, he needs Gabi for his press conference. EJ gives them the time, zips away. Gabi wants to know what is really going on? She overheard their talk about blackmail. It's truth time. Stefan closes the door, lets the cat out.
Square - Melinda vows to keep her head down and work herself to the bone at DiMera. Kristen fears she would always be looking over her shoulder, waiting for Melinda's long game. EJ arrives and tries to smooth things over (this EJ is very funny). EJ will offer Kristen his DiMera shares' voting rights (not their dividends) if Melinda is hired. Kristen is skeptical but accepts the offer. She'll have the interim lawyer get Melinda a contract with a suitable pay package. Kristen slithers off. EJ reminds Melinda this means her silence, Nicole walks up as Melinda says "Nicole won't hear about it from me."
DiMansion - Gabi has learned the secret, which EJ learned "months ago." They recap; Gabi is glad for her independence, but wants to out this information to Eric. They can't keep it to themselves. She has been separated from her own child (twice but she only mentions the recent time) for almost a year, she's not able to do that to someone else. Stefan doesn't want a war with EJ. Gabi points out that Eric is a good guy, Ari's great-uncle, and doesn't deserve this. Stefan thinks this is the price they're paying for her freedom, life is unfair as she knows, and Jude will have a good life since EJ is a good father. He begs her not to rock the boat. She will try.
Bayview - Jada arrives and wants to dive right in. He'll give the info when she gets him sprung. She realizes Rafe was right, he stops her by agreeing, then stalls until she counts down her exit. It's about Li Shin's murder, he admits.
Square - Nicole wants to know what she won't hear from Melinda? They pivot quickly, claiming she'd be mad if Melinda was working at DiMera. Nicole seems to buy it, Melinda leaves to buy expensive office furniture. EJ tells Nicole that Kristen hired Melinda to spite him. Nicole is here for the press conference sans photographer. EJ feels bad for Eric but thinks this is good for him.
Square, slightly different area (different businesses in the background and a podium nearby) - Rafe teases Gabi as she readies for the conference with Stefan. Connie comes up and is glad Gabi's free; Li could not rest in peace with someone wrongfully accused. After she leaves, Rafe thinks she was odd.
Evans-Black Townhouse (establishing shot) - Marlena is shocked about Eric's move even though she understands his need for space. He admits he has super amazing love for Nicole.
Square, podium area - EJ gives his press conference, naming Gil as the actual killer of Li Shin. Lots of bloviating and shots of Rafe, Nicole, and Gabi. He asks Gabi to the podium to speak. Gabi thanks Stefan for his unwavering devotion and her brother and detective Hunter for their work.
DiMansion - Melinda arrives to sign her contract. She reviews it quickly, likes the pay package, and signs; now she answers to Kristen. Kristen wants the low-down; Melinda says EJ was doing it for EJ.
Who Even Lives Here Anymore Apartment (Eric/Nicole/Allie/Tripp/Ava) - Connie arrives. She remembers stabbing Li in the back (new flashback).
Square, podium area - Nicole asks what role DA DiMera played in overturning Gabi's case? Gabi talks about the evidence from Trask, the immunity deal, her initial prosecution and his retraction. Gabi points out that EJ freed her out of love - for Nicole. The only reason Gabi was exonerated was because EJ was afraid of losing his wife to Eric Brady, with whom Nicole is still in love and who is the father of (Nicole's) baby. Reaction shots of Stefan, EJ, Gabi, Nicole. END
Pub - Jada tells Rafe (looks like they're eating breakfast) about her visit to Bobby. She tells him about Bobby's play for her, and his carrot he dangled. Rafe thinks he's just manipulating her and he has no information about any murder. Jada is going back despite Rafe's "no". Rafe has lots of crimes she can study/investigate; he is worried about their relationship but she is insistent. He wants to go with her; she needs to go alone. Rafe accepts and hates this.
Square - Melinda is flummoxed as she watches her phone waiting for a message from Kristen. Connie Vininski comes up to apologize for her behavior on Valentine's Day. She's very sorry. She leaves. Kristen and her slinky CEO dress saunter up; she's CEO so she can be as late as she wants. Kristen wants to know what Melinda has on EJ and why he wants Trask at DiMera? They review Kristen's murder of Trask's daughter; Melinda admits it's tough seeing Kristen, but she is a professional who can put aside their differences.
DiMansion - EJ asks Stefan where Gabi is? She's returning from Arizona and visiting Arianna. EJ needs her for a press conference so he will look good. He needs her to say how valiantly she fought for him. Stefan reminds him (in that fun 1960s writing style) of the real reason. EJ wants this kept quiet, Stefan tells him that not even Gabi knows. EJ tells him the cost he's paying to Melinda. (Their banter is somewhat amusing.) Gabi arrives; what did she miss?
Spectator Offices (establishing shot) - Eric arrives as Nicole is working. Nicole needs him for some photos for a story. He is moving to Paris for a prestigious magazine job and has quit. Nicole is shaken. Xander has released him from his contract (I thought he was freelance but whatever). They have a long goodbye wherein they discuss his many tragedies and her drunken kiss. She needs to leave to cover the presser, offers him one last shot to see Jude. He can't.
DiMansion - Smooches for Gabi and Stefan; Gabi glows about Arianna, whom she wanted to bring back with her, but she's enrolled in a summer program. EJ interrupts, he needs Gabi for his press conference. EJ gives them the time, zips away. Gabi wants to know what is really going on? She overheard their talk about blackmail. It's truth time. Stefan closes the door, lets the cat out.
Square - Melinda vows to keep her head down and work herself to the bone at DiMera. Kristen fears she would always be looking over her shoulder, waiting for Melinda's long game. EJ arrives and tries to smooth things over (this EJ is very funny). EJ will offer Kristen his DiMera shares' voting rights (not their dividends) if Melinda is hired. Kristen is skeptical but accepts the offer. She'll have the interim lawyer get Melinda a contract with a suitable pay package. Kristen slithers off. EJ reminds Melinda this means her silence, Nicole walks up as Melinda says "Nicole won't hear about it from me."
DiMansion - Gabi has learned the secret, which EJ learned "months ago." They recap; Gabi is glad for her independence, but wants to out this information to Eric. They can't keep it to themselves. She has been separated from her own child (twice but she only mentions the recent time) for almost a year, she's not able to do that to someone else. Stefan doesn't want a war with EJ. Gabi points out that Eric is a good guy, Ari's great-uncle, and doesn't deserve this. Stefan thinks this is the price they're paying for her freedom, life is unfair as she knows, and Jude will have a good life since EJ is a good father. He begs her not to rock the boat. She will try.
Bayview - Jada arrives and wants to dive right in. He'll give the info when she gets him sprung. She realizes Rafe was right, he stops her by agreeing, then stalls until she counts down her exit. It's about Li Shin's murder, he admits.
Square - Nicole wants to know what she won't hear from Melinda? They pivot quickly, claiming she'd be mad if Melinda was working at DiMera. Nicole seems to buy it, Melinda leaves to buy expensive office furniture. EJ tells Nicole that Kristen hired Melinda to spite him. Nicole is here for the press conference sans photographer. EJ feels bad for Eric but thinks this is good for him.
Square, slightly different area (different businesses in the background and a podium nearby) - Rafe teases Gabi as she readies for the conference with Stefan. Connie comes up and is glad Gabi's free; Li could not rest in peace with someone wrongfully accused. After she leaves, Rafe thinks she was odd.
Evans-Black Townhouse (establishing shot) - Marlena is shocked about Eric's move even though she understands his need for space. He admits he has super amazing love for Nicole.
Square, podium area - EJ gives his press conference, naming Gil as the actual killer of Li Shin. Lots of bloviating and shots of Rafe, Nicole, and Gabi. He asks Gabi to the podium to speak. Gabi thanks Stefan for his unwavering devotion and her brother and detective Hunter for their work.
DiMansion - Melinda arrives to sign her contract. She reviews it quickly, likes the pay package, and signs; now she answers to Kristen. Kristen wants the low-down; Melinda says EJ was doing it for EJ.
Who Even Lives Here Anymore Apartment (Eric/Nicole/Allie/Tripp/Ava) - Connie arrives. She remembers stabbing Li in the back (new flashback).
Square, podium area - Nicole asks what role DA DiMera played in overturning Gabi's case? Gabi talks about the evidence from Trask, the immunity deal, her initial prosecution and his retraction. Gabi points out that EJ freed her out of love - for Nicole. The only reason Gabi was exonerated was because EJ was afraid of losing his wife to Eric Brady, with whom Nicole is still in love and who is the father of (Nicole's) baby. Reaction shots of Stefan, EJ, Gabi, Nicole. END
