All Rights Reserved. Link Only CHAD'S SCHEME BLOWS UP, JOHN GETS BRADY TO DO THE RIGHT THING, SHAWN HEARS WHAT OTHERS REALLY THINK OF HIM ... These are my words. There is only one DaysCafe :) REAL TIME SEQUENCE + KEY DETAILS! - Alex runs into Stephanie out in the hall. She brings up the book he lent her on time management and tells him he can come over and get it later. He remembers mad Chad, doubts he would want to read it again and walks off ... Rafe is at the pub with Jada and brings up the latest gossip from Lady Whistleblower. She would rather talk shop ... Shawn informs Belle this is now his office for he is Salem's new commiss. She cannot conceal her shock ... John finds Brady bitterly packing Rachel's belongings to presumably move her back with Kristen ... At DiMera mansion Kristen gushes to EJ her daughter is coming home at last ... Steph joins Chad and the kids, who will be sleeping over at the mansion as Rachel will be there. He sends them to get their stuff, Steph wonders what is eating Alex these days. Chad diverts his guilty gaze and blames the job. Steph notes he hardly looked at her and now gets a text. She was invited to pitch a marketing plan for something big. Chad will see her at the house later. She wonders what he will say to Kristen. He has no intention of antagonizing that one ... Kristen boasts to EJ she won. He acts pleased for his sista especially because she bested sanctimonious Brady. ... Dedicated dad Brady discusses Rachel's favorite doll with John. Papa calls him out for purchasing a car with an out of state registry so he could disappear with his daughter! - Brady denies but John got a spyware alert in his high tech home! The silver fox knows all. Brady wonders whether he intends to stop him. John takes a deep breath ... Rafe admits to Jada it bugged him that he lost his position. Jada argues she was more worthy than Shawn ... Belle hears how the acting mayor advised Shawn to accept the job or have nothing ... Kristen greets Chad's children and gives them the grand tour. Chad updates EJ on his warning to Alex. Now he is steering clear of his girl. Brotha is happy to have helped ... At the club Alex assures Yuri that Brady is on board with the deal. He will update him today as he could not be here. The collab with Basic Black is coming! Alex notes they need to talk marketing and PR. Yuri states he summoned the best consultant. Here comes Stephanie. Yuri asks Alex to oversee her. Alex claims tis not possible ... Chad boasts to EJ about Alex keeping his distance after he demanded it. EJ is pleased as punch ... Kristen returns, having overheard and warns Chad his great plan will backfire ... - Rafe tries to make disappointed Jada feel better but she is frustrated a flawed officer was promoted over a competent woman of color. It happened at her last job as well! She does not blame Shawn, however ... Legal eagle Belle praises Rafe and admits she has concerns about Shawn, cos of his personal problems. He realizes she is referring to his drinking but this could help him heal and believe in himself. She touches his face and assures him she believes in him. Then she praises him and he hugs hear ... John understands Brady's determination and hopes he will be able to stop himself. He does not want him to become a kidnapper and warns Kristen would be able to track him. Being on the run would be a bad life for both Brady and Rachel. Brady hates the alternative of Kristen turning his daughter against them all. The silver fox tells him to fight until he can get the judgment dismissed. His life will be ruined if he goes on the run and in the end Kristen will win! Brady pauses ... - Kristen pokes fun at EJ and Chad's supposed scheme. Chad believes EJ's idea was a good one. Kristen warns Alex will tell Stephanie eventually in spite of Chad believing in their silly gentleman's agreement ... Alex brings up Steph's Titan connection conflicting with DiMera's Basic Black interests. Steph seems insulted. She knows he knows he can trust her. Yuri wonders what is really going on. Alex sighs he was doing what he is supposed to. Steph demands he explain. He snaps to ask Chad. Steph wants to know what the hell it has to do with Chad ... Kristen continues to present her woman's point of view. Chad accuses Alex of being a disruptive force. Kristen suggests when the truth comes out it will work in Alex's favor. It seems her brothers are no Stefano! Stefano's portrait stares in silent agreement ... - Rafe is on Jada's side. She is annoyed tomorrow morning she must report to her drunk new boss who put his papa in a coma. She suddenly realizes Shawn has just entered with Belle ... Alex tries to spin with his concern for Maggie but Steph is no fool. She wants the truth now. He admits Chad warned him to back off from his girlfriend. She realizes that is why he has been so distant. Yuri wants to start over. Mad Steph storms off. Alex seems worried about breaking the gentleman's agreement ... Chad decides Kristen is right and goes to get the kids so he can come clean with Stephanie before tis too late. EJ is livid. Kristen only cares about Rachel arriving soon ... Brady refuses to change his mind. John reminds him what he is risking including Rachel's whole life. Brady gets going with the bags ...Jada apologizes. Rafe notes tis not an easy day. Shawn is truly sorry about what happened to Rafe, who tells him to just do a good job ... Yuri is surprised Alex is so upset and concludes he is crazy for that girl. He suggests he now has a chance ... Steph comes home to Chad, who is anxious. She calmly gets herself a glass of white wine. He wants to talk. Her too and she tosses the wine in his face to get things started ... John picks up a framed pic of Brady and Rachel and urges his boy to come to his senses ... At DiMera mansion Kristen admits to EJ that Brady is late. She worries and then walks to the door and looks out. Nothing. She calls Belle to call the judge and the cops before Brady crosses the state line. All of a sudden Rachel appears with Brady and Kristen hugs her in relief. EJ glances at Brady, who sadly sighs ... STAY TUNED! Luv Cathy |
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