Jack tells Jennifer he’s dying after misreading his medical file. Heartbroken, she refuses to give up, but he even reveals he’s arranged for Brian to be her future husband. When Alice and Tom arrive with a birthday cake, Jennifer breaks down. Tom calls the hospital and learns Jack’s file was mixed up—he’s perfectly healthy. Jack and Jennifer celebrate, and he feels the baby kick for the first time.
At their country inn getaway, Roman surprises Marlena with a gown and a candlelit dinner. They make love as he reassures her they can rebuild.
Carrie and Jesse enlist Molly to help with Jesse’s overdue Silas Marner report, stirring jealousy in Tanner.
John learns he legally inherits half the Alamain empire. Vivian and Lawrence claim a codicil names her instead; John demands proof. Vivian admits privately there is no codicil and plans to forge one, while John and Victor prepare to expose her.
