It is still funeral night
Belle is moping at the townhouse. Marlena comes in, dressed for bed. She thought she heard Shawn’s voice. She was going to say hello but thought they might need some time alone. She wonders if they were able to work things out? Belle replies in the negatory that their marriage is toast.
Shawn's drinking beer at the pub. Philip greets him with "My favorite nephew!" Shawn did not think his day could get any worse. Philip beams.
Stephanie's doing damage control trying to stop Body and Soul spoilers. She gets “Daily Confidential” to agree to not run them if she gives them a shirtless Alex interview. She whines about how many more leaks she has to stop. Her phone rings and she declines the call. She can’t deal with one more headache tonight. A headache named Xander enters and tells her he knows what she’s up to and it is time to put a stop to it.
Ciara and Lucas recap what just went down with Leo and Steven. Ciara thinks Steven could be innocent and they accused him erroneously.
Doug Jr's looking at Horton photos and his purloined necklace. Hope comes in the door looking for Julie. She wants to know who he is? He introduces himself as Doug Williams. Hope tells him her father is Doug Williams. He is not Doug Williams.
Shawn is not in the mood for Philip. Philip just wants to say he is sorry about Doug. It is hard for Shawn to think of him in the past tense. Philip says he feels the same about his dad. Philip judges Shawn drinking. Shawn tells him it is nonalcoholic. Philip is glad for Belle’s sake. Shawn tells him it doesn’t matter for much longer, they are getting a divorce.
Stephanie quips that Xander must be unhappy with one of their storylines. Xander derides her little soap and reminds her he is the CEO of a multi-national corporation (so in fact, Philip did not kick him to the curb on Thanksgiving and is not in actuality the new Titan head). Stephanie tells him to state his business and get out. Xander needs her to stop her propaganda machine campaign for his half-witted half-brother.
Lucas says Leo was just sticking up for Steven because they are two of a kind. Ciara says she knows Leo is bad news, but they don’t know about Steven. He was bad back in 1979 but that was a long time ago. Lucas states as if he knows it for a fact that Steven took the necklace. Ciara guesses it makes sense. Lucas asks who else would do something so shady on the day of Doug’s funeral?
Hope demands to know who Doug is and why he is in her house. Julie comes in and is loudly excited to see Hope. She thought she wasn’t coming. Did Bo wake up? Hope reports Bo is still slumbering. Julie is so glad to see her. Hope wants to know who "this person" is? Julie tells her that this is her father’s grandson. Hope’s new nephew! Hope looks immediately suspicious.
Back with Belle and Marlena. Marlena asks if it took her by surprise that Shawn wanted to end the marriage? Belle has been feeling the same way. Marlena had hoped they could work it out. Belle says the feelings they once shared aren’t there anymore. She will always love him as the father of her child but their marriage has been over for a while.
Philip is sure Belle and Shawn will find their way back together. Shawn says it feels final this time. Philip is sorry. Shawn is dubious. Philip assures him he has zero interest in going after Belle. Shawn asks how things are going with Chloe? Philip says that didn’t work out either, but he has more important things on his mind, like reclaiming his birthright.
Stephanie repeats the line about Xander not being happy with their storylines. Xander tells her not to play coy, his assistant presents him with daily press releases about the poor little rich boy who has had his birthright stolen by his evil big *bleep* brother. Stephanie asks if any of the stories are factually untrue? Xander says they are biased, to say the least. Stephanie says they are not, given that Philip is in possession of an actual legit letter written by Victor Kiriakis stating that he wanted the company to go to his son Philip.
Xander points out that his father left him the company in his last will and testament. Stephanie questions if Xander is so sure of his claim why is she so worried about her and her PR blitz? Xander says because they both know the court of public opinion matters more than actual court in Salem. He says she has been spinning things in Philip’s way for a while, so maybe it is time to spin things in another direction? What direction would that be wonders Stephanie? Xander gives her a winning smile and says mine.
Hope awkwardly recaps the IVF story and questions why Doug is calling himself Williams instead of LeClair. Julie is rhapsodizing about the wonder of Doug dying and then a replacement Doug coming in. Hope deadpans, "Yeah wonderful." Julie moves on to talking about the time capsule opened by Ciara. She tells Hope about the necklace and Doug looks evasive. Hope will see them later, right now she needs to go see her daddy. Doug has an unreadable expression.
Marlena is proud of Belle for being strong. Belle doesn’t feel strong, just sad. She has loved Shawn her entire life and even though they have had their ups and downs she thought they’d be together forever; now she has to draw up her own divorce papers. Marlena has an idea for something that might make her feel better.
Shawn has been updated and wonders if a random letter trumps a notarized will? Philip defensively says that the letter is legit. Shawn tells him he is glad he is going after Titan and he hopes he gets it.
Stephanie wants to know what Xander means by spinning things in his direction? Xander points out that her company once had a very lucrative contract with Titan. Stephanie notes that was when it was under previous ownership. Xander asks what is to stop their companies from making magic together once more? Stephanie asks if he wants her to work for him? Xander concurs; whatever Philip is paying her he will double it.
Doug tells Julie it is sad that Hope missed her own dad’s funeral but he gets why. Julie tells him that Bo is the love of Hope’s life and for years she thought he was dead. And she found him and lost him again. Ciara and Lucas enter at this point and are introduced to Doug. Ciara is shocked that Hope is here and hopes that means Bo is awake but is told that didn’t happen. Doug refers to Doug as "their" grandfather and Ciara gets snippy. Julie introduces him yet again as Doug Williams.
Hope is at Doug’s grave. She is sorry she missed the funeral. She will never be able to hug him again, she already misses him. He will always be in her heart. She breaks down saying how much she loves him. Jennifer touches her shoulder and Hope starts, then goes into her arms.
Belle shouts for Marlena, who comes in with “Dr. Evans' patented heartbreak cure” chocolate chip cookies and rocky road ice cream. She tells Belle to choose her weapon, and they grab spoons.
Belle is moping at the townhouse. Marlena comes in, dressed for bed. She thought she heard Shawn’s voice. She was going to say hello but thought they might need some time alone. She wonders if they were able to work things out? Belle replies in the negatory that their marriage is toast.
Shawn's drinking beer at the pub. Philip greets him with "My favorite nephew!" Shawn did not think his day could get any worse. Philip beams.
Stephanie's doing damage control trying to stop Body and Soul spoilers. She gets “Daily Confidential” to agree to not run them if she gives them a shirtless Alex interview. She whines about how many more leaks she has to stop. Her phone rings and she declines the call. She can’t deal with one more headache tonight. A headache named Xander enters and tells her he knows what she’s up to and it is time to put a stop to it.
Ciara and Lucas recap what just went down with Leo and Steven. Ciara thinks Steven could be innocent and they accused him erroneously.
Doug Jr's looking at Horton photos and his purloined necklace. Hope comes in the door looking for Julie. She wants to know who he is? He introduces himself as Doug Williams. Hope tells him her father is Doug Williams. He is not Doug Williams.
Shawn is not in the mood for Philip. Philip just wants to say he is sorry about Doug. It is hard for Shawn to think of him in the past tense. Philip says he feels the same about his dad. Philip judges Shawn drinking. Shawn tells him it is nonalcoholic. Philip is glad for Belle’s sake. Shawn tells him it doesn’t matter for much longer, they are getting a divorce.
Stephanie quips that Xander must be unhappy with one of their storylines. Xander derides her little soap and reminds her he is the CEO of a multi-national corporation (so in fact, Philip did not kick him to the curb on Thanksgiving and is not in actuality the new Titan head). Stephanie tells him to state his business and get out. Xander needs her to stop her propaganda machine campaign for his half-witted half-brother.
Lucas says Leo was just sticking up for Steven because they are two of a kind. Ciara says she knows Leo is bad news, but they don’t know about Steven. He was bad back in 1979 but that was a long time ago. Lucas states as if he knows it for a fact that Steven took the necklace. Ciara guesses it makes sense. Lucas asks who else would do something so shady on the day of Doug’s funeral?
Hope demands to know who Doug is and why he is in her house. Julie comes in and is loudly excited to see Hope. She thought she wasn’t coming. Did Bo wake up? Hope reports Bo is still slumbering. Julie is so glad to see her. Hope wants to know who "this person" is? Julie tells her that this is her father’s grandson. Hope’s new nephew! Hope looks immediately suspicious.
Back with Belle and Marlena. Marlena asks if it took her by surprise that Shawn wanted to end the marriage? Belle has been feeling the same way. Marlena had hoped they could work it out. Belle says the feelings they once shared aren’t there anymore. She will always love him as the father of her child but their marriage has been over for a while.
Philip is sure Belle and Shawn will find their way back together. Shawn says it feels final this time. Philip is sorry. Shawn is dubious. Philip assures him he has zero interest in going after Belle. Shawn asks how things are going with Chloe? Philip says that didn’t work out either, but he has more important things on his mind, like reclaiming his birthright.
Stephanie repeats the line about Xander not being happy with their storylines. Xander tells her not to play coy, his assistant presents him with daily press releases about the poor little rich boy who has had his birthright stolen by his evil big *bleep* brother. Stephanie asks if any of the stories are factually untrue? Xander says they are biased, to say the least. Stephanie says they are not, given that Philip is in possession of an actual legit letter written by Victor Kiriakis stating that he wanted the company to go to his son Philip.
Xander points out that his father left him the company in his last will and testament. Stephanie questions if Xander is so sure of his claim why is she so worried about her and her PR blitz? Xander says because they both know the court of public opinion matters more than actual court in Salem. He says she has been spinning things in Philip’s way for a while, so maybe it is time to spin things in another direction? What direction would that be wonders Stephanie? Xander gives her a winning smile and says mine.
Hope awkwardly recaps the IVF story and questions why Doug is calling himself Williams instead of LeClair. Julie is rhapsodizing about the wonder of Doug dying and then a replacement Doug coming in. Hope deadpans, "Yeah wonderful." Julie moves on to talking about the time capsule opened by Ciara. She tells Hope about the necklace and Doug looks evasive. Hope will see them later, right now she needs to go see her daddy. Doug has an unreadable expression.
Marlena is proud of Belle for being strong. Belle doesn’t feel strong, just sad. She has loved Shawn her entire life and even though they have had their ups and downs she thought they’d be together forever; now she has to draw up her own divorce papers. Marlena has an idea for something that might make her feel better.
Shawn has been updated and wonders if a random letter trumps a notarized will? Philip defensively says that the letter is legit. Shawn tells him he is glad he is going after Titan and he hopes he gets it.
Stephanie wants to know what Xander means by spinning things in his direction? Xander points out that her company once had a very lucrative contract with Titan. Stephanie notes that was when it was under previous ownership. Xander asks what is to stop their companies from making magic together once more? Stephanie asks if he wants her to work for him? Xander concurs; whatever Philip is paying her he will double it.
Doug tells Julie it is sad that Hope missed her own dad’s funeral but he gets why. Julie tells him that Bo is the love of Hope’s life and for years she thought he was dead. And she found him and lost him again. Ciara and Lucas enter at this point and are introduced to Doug. Ciara is shocked that Hope is here and hopes that means Bo is awake but is told that didn’t happen. Doug refers to Doug as "their" grandfather and Ciara gets snippy. Julie introduces him yet again as Doug Williams.
Hope is at Doug’s grave. She is sorry she missed the funeral. She will never be able to hug him again, she already misses him. He will always be in her heart. She breaks down saying how much she loves him. Jennifer touches her shoulder and Hope starts, then goes into her arms.
Belle shouts for Marlena, who comes in with “Dr. Evans' patented heartbreak cure” chocolate chip cookies and rocky road ice cream. She tells Belle to choose her weapon, and they grab spoons.
