John gets a call from Isabella while Danielle seduces him, hinting at their past marriage. He hides his recent arrest, and Danielle notices the distance. John meets Commander Rizzo for access to Mangino’s files, desperate to recover memories; he and Danielle kiss later.
Isabella tells Jennifer she fears Danielle is manipulating John. Asking Carly about Danielle triggers Carly’s distress, and Bo learns Dr. Gottard—mentioned in Carly’s delirium—taught at the Sorbonne, deepening the mystery of her past.
Jennifer believes Jack’s illness is psychosomatic and pushes him to see Marlena. Jack misinterprets Marlena’s words and becomes convinced everyone is hiding a terminal diagnosis. When Jennifer doesn’t pry, he grows paranoid, thinking she’s part of the cover‑up.
At the Brady house, Shawn and Caroline argue about Roman’s return until Marlena insists he needs a stable home. Lisanne offers to drop charges if Carly testifies against the hospital, but Carly refuses.