All Rights Reserved. Link Only SALEM SENSE AND SENSIBILITIES!! These are my words. There is only one DaysCafe :) REAL TIME SEQUENCE + KEY DETAILS! - Glam Paulina and Abe dine at the bistro. They toast to Johnny and Chanel. Paulina believes Kristen deserved to be locked up but they both feel for little Rachel. The talk now turns to Lani and Theo being far from home but not their hearts ... Theo gets a warm greeting from JJ at the square and glances down at his police badge, his holster. It makes him nervous ... Belle thanks Shawn for helping her wrap up her case. Tis late. Shawn suggests she stop being so tough on herself ... Maggie returns from a grief support meeting with Julie, who wishes Marlena had come too ... Kayla arrives for her pub meetup with Marlena and updates her on EJ's plan for a free clinic named after Tom Horton. However she has her doubts about the DiMera ... Steve has been summoned by Steph, who deduces he did not drop the Titan DiMera investigation after all. She gives her father a sanctimonious stare ... - Colorful Julie offers Maggie a piece of JJ's birthday cake. The redhead complains the house is almost empty these days. Sarah is always working. She is grateful for Julie, who suggests they hang out tomorrow to for tis the anniversary of Victor's funeral ... Shawn urges Belle to stop blaming herself about EJ. She warmly states when her heart chose Shawn it was spot on. He smiles and feels the same way oooo ... Kayla suspects EJ has ulterior motives but will try and give him the benefit of the doubt. Marlena smiles a serene smile ... Steve swears to his stern daughter he dropped his investigation. She complains about the listening device in Xander and Phil's office. Steve would not even make such a rookie move! He swears he was not the amateur bugger ... - Distant Theo informs curious JJ he sold his stake in the company but alas has somewhere he must be. JJ suggests they get together. Theo gives him a sarcastic sure and goes on his way. JJ wonders what he did wrong ... Abe informs Paulina he will be taking training classes at the bookstore so he can get started on becoming a tutor. Paulina is impressed ... Maggie starts to cry. Julie assures her they will always have each other ... Marlena sighs to curious Kayla she is still having nightmares of Stefano. Every time she wakes up she worries about Tate, Belle and Rachel. The grief is too much for her to even think about at times ... - Steph apologizes to Steve and complains about Xander demanding answers. She finds the timing fishy and wonders if Steve's secret client planted the bug. She asks who the mystery person who wanted him to investigate Phil and Xander really was ... Julie brings the chocolate cake and sighs tis almost been a year since she lost her Doug. Thanksgiving is upon them again and it will not be easy. The redhead will support her as will her loved ones ... Marlena admits she almost joined a grief support group but changed her mind. Kayla suggests she give it time and senses there is more. Marlena admits to having an identity crisis ... - Steve did warn Steph the truth about Phil and Xander could come out. She implores him to help her salvage Alex's job. Alas he cannot give up his client but she may use HIS name if she needs someone to blame. They exchange I love yous and he goes on his way. Steph gets even more stressed ... Shawn and Belle have precious memories and a precious daughter. Belle is grateful he helped Claire in Africa and met her new romance. But she senses something. Shawn admits their daughter was involved with the other guy while she was still with Theo. Belle's sensibilities are shocked ... Now that they are home alone, Abe flirts he and Paulina should read her book in bed. She giggles but then ... Knock knock. Tis Theo. Abe grabs his son in a hearty hug and Paulina prettily waves ... - Alas Marlena does not feel like the woman she was since she is without John. Steve arrives from seeing Stephanie and tells Kayla he will give her the deets later. He is here to join the lovely ladies for dessert ... Nervous cuz Steph meets JJ at the bistro. Alex has a work emergency. The talk turns to his surprise Birthday bash. Speaking of surprises - he just saw Theo who is back in Salem. He sighs he seemed distant. Steph suspects it was just jet lag but JJ has his doubts ... Theo smiles he wanted to surprise Abe and Paulina. They love it! She goes to the kitchen to get him some bistro fine food leftovers. Abe now asks his son what made him return. Theo sighs a sad sigh ... Belle blames her bad example for Claire being unfaithful. Shawn admits they both made mistakes but they are basically good parents ... Maggie has been helped by group meetings before. Julie swears she will never ever replace Doug with another man. She will be the new Grandma Alice plus the bookstore will keep her busy. But her eyes betray her emotions ... - JJ and Stephanie catch up. He admits he is relieved his folks fly out tomorrow for he feels the pressure of being the only child. Steph suggests there is still Gwen. His folks do not have a relationship with her. Steph can relate to being smothered and sighs she just had an intense discussion with her dad ... Steve, Kayla and Marlena discuss the tragedy of Rachel losing mommy Kristen to the slammer. Kayla now asks how Tate likes living at the student dorm. Marlena hopes he will overcome losing the baby Sophia gave up and move on with his life. Steve looks intense ... Paulina and Abe are appalled to hear Claire was cheating on Theo for a while with the man she is now with. Abe is sorry for his son but he and Paulina are both elated at the prospect of him staying in Salem. For now his plans are up in the air ... - Belle wants to hear more about Claire. Shawn knows she is happy in love. They now wish happiness for one another. Belle will always be here for Shawn. He says the same about her and they embrace like old lovers and then some ... Steve reads the dessert menu. Marlena decides to turn in. Steve and Kayla insist on paying. Marlena serenely wishes them a good night and goes. Kayla now asks hubby about his tough talk with Steph. Their daughter was mad about something he did not do. He sighs she has a touch choice ahead ... Steph updates JJ on feeling caught between her dad and Alex. JJ offers to help. Not necessary now but she thanks him just the same. The cousins toast to being there for each other ... Theo loves the new place. Paulina insists he stay in their guestroom instead of the Salem Inn. Abe gushes you can always count on family and gives his son a warm hug ... Belle hugs mama Marlena at the square ... Maggie admires her framed photographs of Mickey then Victor and raises her eyes to the heavens ... Julie stands up in her elegant robe and lets out a tired sigh. Then she sees Doug's framed photograph smiling at her and holds him to her heart. ALWAYS. STAY BLOODY TUNED! Luv Cathy |
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