Jennifer and Glenn study at his house, clash with his mother, then sneak into a neighbour’s hot tub where Glenn opens up about insecurities. In Stockholm, Victor meets Orpheus while Bo .. show full overview
Jennifer and Glenn study at his house, clash with his mother, then sneak into a neighbour’s hot tub where Glenn opens up about insecurities. In Stockholm, Victor meets Orpheus while Bo bugs the phone. Roman struggles to recall where he hid the bonds; Steve argues with Kayla and Hope over joining the trip. Hope warns Roman Orpheus is in Stockholm. Marlena, held by the ISA, is told to call Roman and learns he’s there. Roman revisits old town and remembers running and gunfire. Orpheus breaks into Roman’s room, answers Marlena’s call, and learns she’ll be exchanged for the bonds. At a café, Roman recalls Orpheus yelling “No” and gunshots. Steve vows to protect Kayla as a woman watches with a photo of young Steve. Roman wonders if Orpheus wants him, not the bonds.
Mike struggles with feelings for Robin; Mitch overhears him and they argue, while Robin confronts Mike about the wedding. Mike insists he’ll accept her choice but is clearly upset. Lars .. show full overview
Mike struggles with feelings for Robin; Mitch overhears him and they argue, while Robin confronts Mike about the wedding. Mike insists he’ll accept her choice but is clearly upset. Lars asks Pete to help keep Melissa in the dance company; Pete accuses him of wanting her. Melissa scolds Lars, who later tells her he loves her outside Pete’s room, prompting Pete to regain movement but hide it. Shane prepares to go to Stockholm, but Gillian and Vaughn block him by sending him to Chicago to identify a child’s body; Shane confirms it isn’t Andrew and wants to leave immediately. Kim supports Paul and Barbara when Teddy falls ill. Eugene is jealous of Calliope and Jake, who cooks for her before the couple rush home together.
In Stockholm, Roman and Hope find a letter saying Marlena will be killed if the bonds aren’t found. Bo tells Hope that Victor wants the bonds and Orpheus wants Roman. Kayla worries about .. show full overview
In Stockholm, Roman and Hope find a letter saying Marlena will be killed if the bonds aren’t found. Bo tells Hope that Victor wants the bonds and Orpheus wants Roman. Kayla worries about Steve, who says Victor and Orpheus met. On the pier, Steve attacks Bo; Orpheus cancels his meeting. Kayla and Hope tend Steve’s injuries while Bo recovers. In Salem, Alex tells Emma Andrew is at the hospital and wins the mayoral recount; Savannah reveals she has the real ballots and becomes his assistant. Jake mediates between Eugene and Calliope.
Roman confronts Steve about the failed Orpheus meeting; Steve blames himself for trusting Kayla. Steve pulls Kayla into an alley when he senses someone following, and Helga recognizes .. show full overview
Roman confronts Steve about the failed Orpheus meeting; Steve blames himself for trusting Kayla. Steve pulls Kayla into an alley when he senses someone following, and Helga recognizes him from years earlier. Steve tells her Britta died and insists he’s not the man he used to be. Bo surprises Hope with flowers and they make love before Roman arrives; Roman later remembers the knife‑sign shop where he hid the bonds. Bo recalls his past with Britta and Steve. In Salem, Tamara and Abe grow closer. Glenn lies to Jennifer about a football party, is arrested when Abe breaks it up, and flashes back to his brother’s death. Frankie comforts Jennifer. Kayla trips while walking with Steve, who briefly steadies her before pulling away.
Kim confronts Shane about the Chicago lead; he admits it involved a deceased baby. Steve thinks someone picked his lock and Kayla scared them off. Roman dreams of the bonds’ location and .. show full overview
Kim confronts Shane about the Chicago lead; he admits it involved a deceased baby. Steve thinks someone picked his lock and Kayla scared them off. Roman dreams of the bonds’ location and takes Steve to retrieve them. Hope and Bo spend time together while Victor listens outside. Roman and Steve pose as workers; Hope and Kayla distract police. Orpheus follows them and alerts Victor, while Bo overhears. Victor forces Bo to stay with him all day. Underground, Roman finds the bonds as Orpheus appears with a gun. Steve and Kayla are trapped as water floods the chamber. In Salem, Mike schedules himself to work with Robin, who struggles with her feelings. Kim comforts Kelly after another beating. Gillian refuses Vaughn’s manipulation.
Jennifer visits Glenn in jail; Sylvie refuses bail until Chris intervenes. Glenn is released and reunited with Jennifer, though she won’t sleep with him. In Stockholm, Steve and Kayla .. show full overview
Jennifer visits Glenn in jail; Sylvie refuses bail until Chris intervenes. Glenn is released and reunited with Jennifer, though she won’t sleep with him. In Stockholm, Steve and Kayla escape the flooding sewer and grow closer before Helga interrupts. Kayla presses Steve about what he almost confessed. Orpheus knocks out Roman, steals the bonds, and lies to Victor that Bo stopped him. Bo carries Roman out and hides the truth. Roman later receives a letter about exchanging the bonds and realizes Orpheus doesn’t have Marlena. Victor decides Bo can’t be trusted. Hope finds Bo in her room, and Roman wonders who actually holds Marlena.
Shane is shaken by the morgue visit while Gillian seeks a transfer. Paul tells Kim Teddy is improving; Alex overhears and warns Emma the truth about Andrew could surface. Robin and .. show full overview
Shane is shaken by the morgue visit while Gillian seeks a transfer. Paul tells Kim Teddy is improving; Alex overhears and warns Emma the truth about Andrew could surface. Robin and Mitch’s engagement party brings tension as Mike can’t let go, leading to a fight after he kisses Robin. Lars urges Melissa not to quit dancing; Pete hides his improving condition while Melissa is drawn toward Lars, and they slow‑dance at Jump. Gillian resists Vaughn’s manipulation, argues with Shane, and they kiss before agreeing to stay partners. Alex uses Savannah to divert Kim from seeing Teddy. Kim comforts Noel and talks with Neil about Liz’s absence.
In Stockholm, Steve fantasizes about Kayla before Roman arrives asking her to arrange a meeting with Bo. Roman shows them the note demanding the bonds and suspects Orpheus doesn’t have .. show full overview
In Stockholm, Steve fantasizes about Kayla before Roman arrives asking her to arrange a meeting with Bo. Roman shows them the note demanding the bonds and suspects Orpheus doesn’t have Marlena. Victor pressures Bo to get the bonds; Bo insists Orpheus has them. Steve tells Hope about the meeting and realizes she’s pregnant. Roman confronts Bo on the pier and punches him when Bo refuses help. At Victor and Orpheus’s meeting, Orpheus admits he has the bonds and wants Roman. Bo leaves to warn Roman. Kayla, upset over deceiving Bo, shares a quiet moment with Steve. Roman catches a messenger delivering a note and demands contact with Marlena’s captors. In Salem, Glenn refuses Abe’s request to go undercover at school, and Jennifer senses he’s troubled.
Steve and Kayla try to move toward honesty, but he insists they’re too different and they clash again. Shane discovers Gillian has been spying on him and forces her to admit the ISA has .. show full overview
Steve and Kayla try to move toward honesty, but he insists they’re too different and they clash again. Shane discovers Gillian has been spying on him and forces her to admit the ISA has held Marlena from the start; furious, he heads to Stockholm. Roman hears Marlena’s voice during a ransom call and agrees to a pier exchange despite not having the bonds. Bo warns Roman Orpheus has the bonds and wants Roman. Kim and Neil discuss Liz’s absence while Kim grows closer to Paul. At the pier, Roman, Steve, Hope and Bo prepare for the exchange. A woman appears through the fog, but Orpheus reveals he has the bonds; chaos erupts, her wig falls off, and she’s revealed as Gillian. Shane arrives just as Orpheus fires.
Chaos erupts on Pier 27 as Shane is shot protecting Gillian, who reveals the ISA has held Marlena. Steve and Kayla help stabilize Shane before he’s rushed to the hospital, where his .. show full overview
Chaos erupts on Pier 27 as Shane is shot protecting Gillian, who reveals the ISA has held Marlena. Steve and Kayla help stabilize Shane before he’s rushed to the hospital, where his condition worsens and he flatlines. Roman confronts Vaughn, demanding Marlena’s location; meanwhile Marlena knocks out her guard and escapes, only to run into Orpheus, who claims he’ll help her. Kim, already questioning her feelings for Shane, learns he’s been shot and flies to Stockholm, sensing something is terribly wrong. Paul supports Kim as she struggles with regret and fear.
Shane survives after his heart is restarted but remains unconscious. Kim arrives in Stockholm, pours out her feelings, and is shaken when he murmurs Gillian’s name. Marlena escapes the .. show full overview
Shane survives after his heart is restarted but remains unconscious. Kim arrives in Stockholm, pours out her feelings, and is shaken when he murmurs Gillian’s name. Marlena escapes the ISA only to fall into Orpheus’s hands; he locks her on his yacht and reveals the ISA used her to force Roman to find the bonds. Roman confronts Vaughn, then Orpheus, who demands “Roman’s wife for his” and vows Roman will suffer as he did. Kayla and Steve bring Kim from the airport, and the crisis makes her realise how much Shane still means to her. Bo and Hope reaffirm their commitment while Bo continues gathering evidence against Victor. Gillian vows to make amends, unaware Kim sees her kiss Shane. Roman tells Hope, Kayla and Steve that Orpheus has Marlena, and they prepare to search for her. In Salem, Robin panics over marrying Mitch, admitting she truly loves Mike.
KiFrankie helps Jenn reconcile with Glen. Mike skips Robin’s wedding. Kim learns Shane is awake and misreads Gillian’s concern. Roman arranges a meeting with Orpheus.
Kim visits .. show full overview
KiFrankie helps Jenn reconcile with Glen. Mike skips Robin’s wedding. Kim learns Shane is awake and misreads Gillian’s concern. Roman arranges a meeting with Orpheus.
Kim visits Shane; he’s thrilled but hurt when she says she’s leaving. After she goes, he’s disappointed to find Gillian instead.
Robin dreams of Mike before Eli prepares her for the ceremony. Roman, Steve and Kayla study Orpheus’ files; Marlena learns Orpheus intends Roman to watch her die.
At the chapel, Robin breaks down missing her mother. Mike arrives to stop the wedding.
Orpheus orders Roman to meet him at midnight, alone and unarmed. Kayla says goodbye to Kim; Steve comforts her.
At the meeting, Orpheus forces Marlena to run to Roman—then shoots her in the back as Roman screams her name.
Paul sits beside Kim on her transfer flight and gently tells her she needs to move on from Shane. In the tunnels, Steve, Kayla and Hope prepare their rescue plan. Mike makes one last .. show full overview
Paul sits beside Kim on her transfer flight and gently tells her she needs to move on from Shane. In the tunnels, Steve, Kayla and Hope prepare their rescue plan. Mike makes one last attempt to stop Robin, but she marries Mitch anyway.
Above them, Orpheus shoots Marlena with a tranquiliser and taunts Roman, warning he’ll kill her if Roman interferes. Steve stops Kayla from rushing toward the gunfire.
Savannah tries to pressure Emma about divorcing Alex, but Emma outmanoeuvres her.
Steve, Kayla and Hope execute their plan, pulling Marlena and Roman into the tunnels and trapping Orpheus in a flooding chamber.
Back home, Kim shows Barbara a photo of Andrew—Barbara realises Teddy is Andrew. Roman, Marlena, Steve, Hope and Kayla celebrate her rescue at the hotel.
Bo brings Shane home; Shane rages at the ISA, orders Gillian out, then recruits her to help take Vaughn down. Vaughn arrives and Shane vows to have him discharged. Mike confirms Pete’s .. show full overview
Bo brings Shane home; Shane rages at the ISA, orders Gillian out, then recruits her to help take Vaughn down. Vaughn arrives and Shane vows to have him discharged. Mike confirms Pete’s paralysis is psychological, while Melissa and Lars clash over her future.
Kayla invites Steve to breakfast; he appears in a towel before learning Orpheus has escaped. They warn Roman and Marlena, interrupting their reunion. Roman learns two officers are dead and vows to protect Marlena. Shawn and Carrie celebrate the news they’re safe.
Later, Steve and Kayla share an awkward, intimate evening as he insists on staying to protect her.
Roman and Marlena revisit the street where she was taken. Roman admits he’d never forgive Orpheus if Marlena had died. They cling to each other, ready to go home—unaware Orpheus watches from above.
Steve freaks out when Kayla goes out of the room without him. When she comes back he yells at her then hugs her. Peachy arrives to surprise Shane. Barbara reads a newspaper article with .. show full overview
Steve freaks out when Kayla goes out of the room without him. When she comes back he yells at her then hugs her. Peachy arrives to surprise Shane. Barbara reads a newspaper article with a picture of Andrew. When she goes to show it to Paul at the abuse clinic, Kim walks in. Barbara then covers in front of them. Kim goes to see Peachy in Shane's room. Gillian comes in and announces she will be moving in the guest house to look after Shane. Shane notices the look on Kim's face and talks to Gillian about it. Peachy talks to Kim about her and Shane, but Kim tells her it's over and she is moving on with her life. Steve runs into an old friend that asks him to smuggle some emeralds home for him, in return he will give Steve $20 000. He reluctantly agrees to do it.
Quote of the day:
Peachy: "Gillian here must have pulled quite a few strings to get the agency
to tell me."
Shane: "Yes, well, should think she knows where they're located.
Mike, exhausted and irritable, snaps at Ivy and Jennifer until Tom orders him off duty. Pete’s paralysis is confirmed psychological, heightening tension with Lars.
Kayla and Steve .. show full overview
Mike, exhausted and irritable, snaps at Ivy and Jennifer until Tom orders him off duty. Pete’s paralysis is confirmed psychological, heightening tension with Lars.
Kayla and Steve grow closer in Stockholm—sharing breakfast, trust, and quiet admissions—before warning Roman and Marlena that Orpheus has escaped. Roman later revisits the street where he shot Orpheus’ wife, clinging to Marlena as Orpheus secretly watches.
Bo tries to regain Victor’s trust; Hope shocks him by returning to the mansion to help bring Victor down, even agreeing to change their name to Kiriakis. Victor is shaken and tells Bo he loves him.
On the plane home, Kayla admits she cares for Steve. She later puts on his jacket, triggering trouble when authorities board and arrest him; Steve warns her not to acknowledge him.
Roman can't help but smile at Marlena's impatience as he's opening the door and
inside she slowly walks around, touching and looking at all their things, the
wine goblets and wedding .. show full overview
Roman can't help but smile at Marlena's impatience as he's opening the door and
inside she slowly walks around, touching and looking at all their things, the
wine goblets and wedding photo. She turns to Roman to find him standing
holding her wedding ring. He slips it back on her finger and welcomes her
home. Tearfully Marlena tells him now she really feels like she's home. Roman
hugs her and tells her nobody is ever going to take her from him again.
Carrie bursts in calling Marlena's name and rushes to Marlena who picks her up
and hugs her, quite overcome. Carrie tells her she was so scarred for Marlena
and Marlena knows and is sorry but says she's back now. Marlena is glad Carrie
took such good care of Roman while she was gone and Roman says he couldn't have
made it through without Carrie. Marlena suddenly looks at Carrie again and
realises she's grown and is no longer a little girl. Carrie says she's not but
she hugs Marlena again saying she still needs her.
Gillian’s leaked article naming Shane as the man who exposed Vaughn enrages him—she used classified Stockholm files without his consent. Reporters swarm his room, and Gillian insists .. show full overview
Gillian’s leaked article naming Shane as the man who exposed Vaughn enrages him—she used classified Stockholm files without his consent. Reporters swarm his room, and Gillian insists she’ll answer for her actions.
Barbara abruptly tells Kim she must quit the clinic, leaving Kim hurt. Paul overhears and learns Barbara lied; she wants to stay home with Teddy. Later, Kim finds her hiding Andrew clippings, and Barbara claims she was protecting her.
Mike is shaken when Robin and Mitch return early from their honeymoon. Ivy steadies him, and their friendship deepens into intimacy after a freezing park picnic.
Abe catches Savannah unloading stolen ballots and arrests her, halting Alex’s inauguration.
Robin lies awake beside Mitch, still thinking of Mike.
Gillian’s expose backfires when Vaughn retaliates with a smear article claiming she seduced him and then Shane. Marlena wants to resume normal life, but Roman insists she can’t go .. show full overview
Gillian’s expose backfires when Vaughn retaliates with a smear article claiming she seduced him and then Shane. Marlena wants to resume normal life, but Roman insists she can’t go anywhere alone while Orpheus is free; she agrees to full protection.
Max slips away to find Steve. On the pier, Steve demands Kayla return the emeralds; she denies it. Warren gives Steve two hours to produce them, unaware Adrienne is tailing him.
Kim shows Roman the smear piece; he urges her to see Shane. She arrives just as Shane comforts Gillian and angrily accuses them of deserving each other.
Warren corners Steve under the pier and stabs him; Adrienne witnesses it.
Roman helps Marlena admit she’s not ready to be apart from him. He suggests a family ski trip to their honeymoon lodge, and she begins to believe things will be alright.
Ivy tracks Mike down at the hospital and finds him looking tired after a long
stint in surgery. They awkwardly ask each other how everything is and are
relieved when they realise .. show full overview
Ivy tracks Mike down at the hospital and finds him looking tired after a long
stint in surgery. They awkwardly ask each other how everything is and are
relieved when they realise nothing has really changed between them. They end
up joking around with Mike telling Ivy she talks in her sleep and she tells him
he snores. Robin walks up and is shocked when she realises they spent the
night together. Mike is uncomfortable when he sees her there and Robin asks
him if he will stop by her office some time before he goes home. Mike says he
will and Robin leaves. Ivy tells Mike she's sorry but Mike says it doesn't
matter and Robin is now married and has no right to interfere in his life. Ivy
wonders what Robin wants and Mike tells her there's only one way to find out.
Jen is sure she sees Glen and runs after him but losses him outside the Fish
Market. Jen is upset that Glen ran away and Frankie finds her and asks what's
wrong.
Paul tells Kim Barbara wants to leave Salem and is pressuring him to take a job in New York. Kim offers to talk to her. When they arrive, Barbara panics and rushes Teddy upstairs before .. show full overview
Paul tells Kim Barbara wants to leave Salem and is pressuring him to take a job in New York. Kim offers to talk to her. When they arrive, Barbara panics and rushes Teddy upstairs before Kim can see him, later claiming he was cranky. Kim tries to reach her, but Barbara insists on being left alone. Kim confides in Neil that Barbara’s behaviour is becoming alarming. Barbara then visits Emma, who encourages her to move far away; Barbara asks about Kim and Andrew.
Victor tells Bo and Hope it would be better if they moved out, though he speaks wistfully about family. Caroline secretly tells Hope Roman needs her. At the station, Roman receives a threatening note from Orpheus and agrees to keep it from Marlena. Hope reassures Roman she hasn’t sided with Victor and reveals her pregnancy.
At Blondie’s, Orpheus asks Calliope to summon Roman, then vanishes before Roman and Abe arrive. Roman says Orpheus is toying with him.
Shane is discharged and still in pain. Gillian hovers, irritating him, but he defends her when a man taunts her about the Vaughn scandal. He hires a nurse, immediately fires her, and .. show full overview
Shane is discharged and still in pain. Gillian hovers, irritating him, but he defends her when a man taunts her about the Vaughn scandal. He hires a nurse, immediately fires her, and reluctantly asks Gillian to take over. When he presses her about why the smear story upsets her so deeply, she flees, later returning to say she wants to tell him everything but fears he’ll hate her.
On the pier, Kayla tries to reach Steve, hoping their kiss meant something. He pushes her away. She overhears Warren confronting him; Steve overpowers him, returns the emeralds, and rejects the payoff. Kayla demands answers, but Steve insists he’s “one of those people.”
Meanwhile, Adrienne breaks into Steve’s apartment, finds a childhood photo, and hides when he returns. Kayla later admits to Jennifer—and then to Steve—that she’s falling for someone who keeps shutting her out. Steve warns she should be careful what she wishes for.
Kim visits Shane after he summons her; Gillian tries to block her but leaves. Kim apologises for misjudging him, then learns Emma is seeking release. Shane shocks her by proposing they .. show full overview
Kim visits Shane after he summons her; Gillian tries to block her but leaves. Kim apologises for misjudging him, then learns Emma is seeking release. Shane shocks her by proposing they drop charges so Emma might lead them to Andrew; Kim hates it but agrees Andrew matters most.
Roman pushes Marlena to leave town, revealing Orpheus is back. She hates running but finally agrees. After they go, Orpheus sneaks in, copies their photo box, and tests a bomb meant for Roman.
At Doug’s celebration, Victor’s arrival enrages Shawn, but Alice insists the family must coexist. Doug confronts Hope about moving into the Kiriakis mansion; she promises they won’t raise the baby there and asks him to shake Victor’s hand.
Barbara panics and flees with Teddy, leaving Kim and Paul shaken. Jennifer, devastated after finding Glenn’s cocaine, confides in Frankie; Glenn later admits he’s an undercover nark for Abe. Shane learns Gillian’s tragic ISA past and vows to help her rebuild her reputation.
Steve and Kayla play cat‑and‑mouse at Shenanigans. She needles him until he smiles, then unknowingly orders his “usual” breakfast—beer with a raw egg—and forces herself to drink it. .. show full overview
Steve and Kayla play cat‑and‑mouse at Shenanigans. She needles him until he smiles, then unknowingly orders his “usual” breakfast—beer with a raw egg—and forces herself to drink it. Steve denies they share anything and leaves; Kayla follows him to a bar, learns pool, and impresses him. Later on the pier, he warms her with his arms and they nearly kiss, unaware Adrienne is watching.
Roman and Marlena delay packing for their ski trip, enjoying being close again. Shane asks for a press conference to counter Vaughn’s smear campaign, but Roman refuses—until Marlena insists Vaughn must be exposed. They surprise Shane and Gillian with a TV crew, and Marlena delivers a powerful interview. Vaughn arrives mid‑broadcast, resigns, and clashes with Shane.
Alice comforts Marlena afterward, who admits she’s still traumatised.
As Roman and Marlena leave to collect the kids, Orpheus triggers the bomb hidden in the photo box. The house explodes, throwing Roman back as he screams for Marlena.
Steve brings Kayla home from their pool game. Kim goes to see Shane about his plan. Kim decides to go along with him. Kayla challenges Steve to stay, when he kisses her. After the bomb .. show full overview
Steve brings Kayla home from their pool game. Kim goes to see Shane about his plan. Kim decides to go along with him. Kayla challenges Steve to stay, when he kisses her. After the bomb goes off, Roman runs in looking for Marlena. Steve and Kayla start to get close, when the phone interrupts them. Shane sets the ball in motion for his plan with Emma. Abe tells Roman the firemen found Marlena's remains. Steve brings Kayla to the Fish Market after they get the news. Kim and Kayla try to comfort Roman. Steve takes Kayla home and decides to spend the night there.
Steve walks Kayla home and he stands in the doorway until Kayla asks if he's
going to stay there all night. Steve says no, he's going but Kayla asks him to
stay for a while. Steve is reluctant but Kayla is persistent and when Steve
makes a comment about not being hungry for food he laughs when she goes several
shades of red. He follows her inside saying she can dish it out but can't take
it.
Roman wakes from a nightmare about Marlena at the Fish Market, clutching their wedding photo. Carrie comforts him, and they agree to plan a memorial service. Shawn tries to keep them .. show full overview
Roman wakes from a nightmare about Marlena at the Fish Market, clutching their wedding photo. Carrie comforts him, and they agree to plan a memorial service. Shawn tries to keep them busy, while Frankie supports Carrie.
Bo and Hope learn Marlena died in the explosion. At the Fish Market, Bo lashes out, blaming Roman for letting Marlena out of his sight. Roman overhears and is shattered. Hope later finds Bo on the pier; he admits Marlena was the only bridge between him and Roman.
Abe brings Roman Marlena’s recovered wedding ring, making the loss feel final. Roman vows to find Orpheus and kill him.
Frankie takes Carrie to the fishing shack and draws her with Marlena, reminding her Marlena’s wisdom will stay with her.
Bo returns to Roman; they share grief, apologise, and acknowledge nothing will ever be the same. Roman is left alone on the pier, devastated.
Kim and Paul discuss Barbara when Shane arrives with news that Emma is being released. Kim is shaken but agrees to testify so they can find Andrew. In court, Kim and Shane claim they’re .. show full overview
Kim and Paul discuss Barbara when Shane arrives with news that Emma is being released. Kim is shaken but agrees to testify so they can find Andrew. In court, Kim and Shane claim they’re no longer sure Emma kidnapped him, and the judge frees her. Emma smugly thanks Shane, believing he still cares; once she’s gone, he vows she’ll pay when Andrew is found.
Kayla wakes in Steve’s arms after spending the night at his place. Caroline arrives, sees Steve in a towel, and jumps to conclusions. Later, Kayla kisses Steve, but he panics and bolts. At the clinic, Steve takes Max to help her, then loses track of time. Kayla finds him teaching Max pool at the Cheatin’ Heart and drags Max out. That night, Steve says she doesn’t truly accept who he is and must decide if she can. Kayla already knows her answer.
Jennifer begs Glenn not to turn in her friends, but Abe busts them anyway. She’s furious and pulls away despite Frankie trying to help.
"Steve is playing ""Silent Night"" on his harmonica in the park when he bumps into Kayla. She tells
him she's been giving a lot of thought to what he said the previous day, .. show full overview
"Steve is playing ""Silent Night"" on his harmonica in the park when he bumps into Kayla. She tells
him she's been giving a lot of thought to what he said the previous day, about
either accepting him for what he is or walking away. She says she's made her
decision and when Steve asks what she'd decided Kayla walks up to him and
kisses him. Eventually Steve holds her at arms length and asks if she wants to
put that in words now. Kayla says she wants him and nothing else matters
anymore. Steve asks if she really knows what she's getting herself into.
Kayla says this isn't about her anymore, it's about them. Steve says if that's
what she thinks then they need to get a few things straight. He tells her he's
a free agent, he does what he likes, sometimes he goes out at night and comes
home late, sometimes he doesn't come home at all, if he needs money he shoots
pool for it and he likes to save his evenings for the ladies."
Kim runs into Emma at the hospital, where Emma cruelly mocks her losses. Kim stays calm, astonishing Maggie.
Kayla returns home to find Steve waiting. She gives him a pool cue “for no .. show full overview
Kim runs into Emma at the hospital, where Emma cruelly mocks her losses. Kim stays calm, astonishing Maggie.
Kayla returns home to find Steve waiting. She gives him a pool cue “for no reason,” and he’s deeply moved. When she asks him to stay the night, he panics. She presses him, and Steve admits he can love and leave other women—but if he loves her, he won’t be able to walk away. He kisses her gently and leaves.
Roman wanders the park, devastated after the memorial. Meanwhile, Marlena is shown alive in a tropical setting, serene and unaware of Salem’s grief.
Jennifer decides to support Glenn after realising his anti‑drug work is meant to save lives. Melissa and Pete finally confront their lies and end their marriage. Maggie and Mickey attend the memorial, with Maggie stunned by Emma’s cruelty toward Kim.
Robin and Mitch are still at odds with each other. Steve tries to leave Kayla a present without being heard. Shane tells Kim about the letter that was forwarded from Donovan Manor by .. show full overview
Robin and Mitch are still at odds with each other. Steve tries to leave Kayla a present without being heard. Shane tells Kim about the letter that was forwarded from Donovan Manor by Simmons that was address to Emma. He says if he can find it, he's sure it will have a clue as to where Andrew is. Shane then remembers Alex's visit, and he figures he stole it. Steve tells Kayla he won't be there for Christmas, and she tries to talk him into staying. Mike catches Robin giving herself a bloodtest. Paul is on edge since Barbara left, and Kim tries to help. Neil warns Emma to leave Kim alone. Gillian and Shane search for the letter, but Emma has it with her.
At the hospital, Mitch confronts Robin about her avoiding him at home and the fact that they haven’t made love yet. Robin says she’s been under a lot of pressure at work, but this answer does not satisfy Mitch. In the staff lounge, Mike asks why Robin is taking a blood test.
Melissa ends her marriage and confirms Pete isn’t paralyzed. Lars hopes they can reunite, but she insists on independence. Pete and Lars fight; Melissa breaks it up. Pete decides to .. show full overview
Melissa ends her marriage and confirms Pete isn’t paralyzed. Lars hopes they can reunite, but she insists on independence. Pete and Lars fight; Melissa breaks it up. Pete decides to leave Salem. Ivy briefly agrees to go with him, then backs out, saying he still loves Melissa. Melissa returns as Pete is leaving, and they share a tearful goodbye.
Robin fears she might be pregnant with Mike’s baby, but the test is negative. She’s quietly upset. Mike comforts Ivy after Pete leaves, while Robin watches, jealous.
Jennifer prepares for the school dance. Glenn warns her there may be a drug raid, but she goes anyway—with Frankie. Bullies plant cocaine on Frankie and call Abe. Jennifer sees it, kisses Frankie under mistletoe, and slips the drugs away. Glenn confronts her; moments later they’re crowned king and queen, tense and awkward.
Hope finds evidence against Victor, but Bo refuses to pursue it. She fears losing him as Bo and Victor bond over delivering a Christmas tree.
Kim and Shane share a mistletoe kiss, while Frankie and Carrie decorate the Brady tree. Shawn invites Bo and Hope for Christmas Eve. Steve, in a foul mood, refuses Kayla’s invitation to .. show full overview
Kim and Shane share a mistletoe kiss, while Frankie and Carrie decorate the Brady tree. Shawn invites Bo and Hope for Christmas Eve. Steve, in a foul mood, refuses Kayla’s invitation to spend Christmas with her family. Later, he secretly dresses as Santa and hands out toys on the docks, which Kayla and Hope witness. Kayla confronts him, hurt he hides his softer side.
Emma taunts Kim about Andrew; Paul defends her. Kim gives Paul a present for Teddy and keeps one for Andrew “just in case.” Shane continues pretending to side with Emma while plotting against her.
At the Brady house, Roman and Carrie hang Marlena’s star, emotional but united. Bo insists on spending Christmas at the Kiriakis mansion; Victor showers Bo and Hope with gifts. Still, Bo and Hope later join the Bradys, who welcome them warmly.
Kayla and Steve nearly kiss at the Cheatin’ Heart before Max and Frankie interrupt. Alone, Steve looks at the gift he bought her.
Bo gives Hope the teddy bear she gave him when they were kids. Steve tells Kayla "Santa" left a present for her at his place. Jenn and Glenn meet at the fishing shack and talk about what .. show full overview
Bo gives Hope the teddy bear she gave him when they were kids. Steve tells Kayla "Santa" left a present for her at his place. Jenn and Glenn meet at the fishing shack and talk about what he is doing. Mitch and Robin argue again. Steve gives Kayla a necklace. Kim talks to Robin in the doctors lounge, unaware Mike is resting there and heard them. The children's party starts, as Kim watches Emma with a little girl. After the party is done, Emma tries to taunt Kim about Andrew, but she walks away from her. Kayla brings Steve his present - a cookbook - with an open invitation to go to her place and cook up something. Kim talks to Neil about giving Emma truth serum, but he refuses.
Kim and Robin are helping Alice who is submerged in parcels, trying to put them under the tree at the hospital. Mitch arrives, grabs Robin's arm and pulls her aside saying they need to talk.
Steve shows up at the clinic claiming he’s sick, but Kayla sees through him. He spots the mysterious woman again and rushes outside, covering with a joke when Kayla presses him. When the .. show full overview
Steve shows up at the clinic claiming he’s sick, but Kayla sees through him. He spots the mysterious woman again and rushes outside, covering with a joke when Kayla presses him. When the clinic gets swamped, Steve jumps in—taking calls, organising patients, even getting them singing—impressing Kayla.
Roman prepares to return to work; Carrie panics, terrified of losing him. Later, she sees a news report about a park shootout and rushes there, running straight into the gunman. Frankie distracts the man long enough for Roman and Abe to subdue him. Roman reassures Carrie he’s not going anywhere.
Kim pushes Shane to speed up their plan to make Emma talk. They arrange for Emma to be grabbed and injected with an experimental truth serum. Under its influence, Emma becomes coherent and admits she remembers taking the baby.
Steve later catches the mystery woman—Adrienne—outside the clinic.
Steve wants answers from the girl following him. Kim and Shane ask Emma about the baby, but she goes on about her baby at Donavon Manor. The young girl denies following Steve and won't .. show full overview
Steve wants answers from the girl following him. Kim and Shane ask Emma about the baby, but she goes on about her baby at Donavon Manor. The young girl denies following Steve and won't answer him and leaves, as he gets a weird look on his face, when Kayla comes out of the clinic and asks what's going on. Alex has an offer for Paul. Kim is disappointed when Emma won't talk. Shane tells her he's not giving up. Steve takes Kayla to his place for dinner. Shane comes up with another plan and hands Kim a gun to use on Emma. Emma tells Alex she was kidnapped. Shane tells Kim of his plan, and she's not sure, but Shane thinks it's the only chance they have. Steve serves Kayla dinner and gives her a shoulder rub, when she falls asleep. Kim tells Shane she will do his plan.
Adrienne in Salem, following Steve
Steve grabs Adrienne and demands to know who she is and why she's following
him. Adrienne fights like a tiger and insists she's not following him.
Kayla, Caroline and Neil plan the New Year’s party, dreading Emma’s attendance. Kim and Shane prepare their scheme; he teaches her to use the gun and lures Emma to dinner. Roman clears .. show full overview
Kayla, Caroline and Neil plan the New Year’s party, dreading Emma’s attendance. Kim and Shane prepare their scheme; he teaches her to use the gun and lures Emma to dinner. Roman clears Marlena’s office and decides to take Carrie and the twins skiing. As they leave, Orpheus calls to taunt him; Roman hangs up.
At Shane’s, Kim confronts Emma and demands Andrew’s location. She pulls a gun, Shane rushes in, and they stage a struggle. The gun fires, Emma collapses, then “recovers,” convinced Shane wants her back. She agrees to meet him at Neil’s party. Shane later tells Kim Emma is close to breaking.
Emma returns home claiming Kim tried to kill her and Shane saved her. She insists Shane still loves her; Alex warns she may not live to see the New Year.
Jennifer catches Frankie sketching; he hides it. Feeling guilty for being self‑focused, she encourages him to open up. She and Glenn invite him on a double date, and he reluctantly agrees.
22x37Ultimo episodio della stagione Ep. #5388 - Wednesday, December 31, 1986 Episode overview
Data di messa in onda
Dic 31, 1986
Kim and Shane’s staged confrontation convinces Emma Shane still wants her, and she agrees to meet him at Neil’s party. Back home, Emma rants that Kim tried to kill her and vows she and .. show full overview
Kim and Shane’s staged confrontation convinces Emma Shane still wants her, and she agrees to meet him at Neil’s party. Back home, Emma rants that Kim tried to kill her and vows she and Shane will reunite. Alex warns she may not live to see the New Year. Jennifer encourages Frankie to open up after catching him sketching; she and Glenn coax him into a double date.
At the party, Emma unleashes a vicious tirade on everyone, ending by telling Kim she’ll never see Andrew again. Kim lunges at her, Paul restrains her, and Emma leaves smugly. Victor warns her outside.
Steve and Kayla share an intimate New Year’s Eve at the loft, finally giving in to their feelings. Later, Shane finds Kim shaken, then goes to check on Emma. She’s silent in the study—until she collapses. Shane checks for a pulse and realises she’s dead.
Jennifer, Glenn, Frankie and Sasha skate into midnight; Jennifer hugs Frankie, then Glenn kisses her, leaving Frankie quietly heartbroken.
Kayla and Steve lie on the couch kissing and Kayla asks what took him so long.
They sit up and Kayla turns around for Steve to undo her dress. He does and
is about to slip it off when .. show full overview
Kayla and Steve lie on the couch kissing and Kayla asks what took him so long.
They sit up and Kayla turns around for Steve to undo her dress. He does and
is about to slip it off when a rock comes crashing through the window. Steve
protects Kayla from the falling glass and after making sure she's alright
looks out the window and sees a guy running off. He throws a blanket at Kay
telling her to stay warm and that he'll be back soon. Kayla yells out the
window to him asking if he sees anyone. Steve says it was just some kids.
Kayla tells him to get back inside as it's freezing. She walks back across the
room, grabs the package from the messenger and opens it. She finds a file
on the surveillance on herself, reports by Steve Johnson.
Roman is sitting gazing into the fire in a cabin when Carrie comes downstairs
and sits on the couch next to him. He asks if she got the twins to sleep and
she says she did.
Abe is just finishing up at Neil's the morning after the party and asks Neil
to seal up the study. Abe wants to ask Neil a few questions before he leaves
but Neil can't be much help. .. show full overview
Abe is just finishing up at Neil's the morning after the party and asks Neil
to seal up the study. Abe wants to ask Neil a few questions before he leaves
but Neil can't be much help. As soon as Abe leaves Neil tries to ring Kim.
Alex gets home to find the mess that Emma had left the evening before. He
tells himself that Emma left a hell of a mess but the finances are in better
shape. He picks up some paper with Emma's name on it and looks at it saying
while he hates to say it, he thinks she got exactly what she deserved.
Shane takes Kim back to her apartment and sees how jumpy she is. He asks
what's up and she admits she's not the least bit sorry Emma is dead. Kim hates
feeling that way but says it's a relief not having to put up with Emma's
cruelty and watching Shane pretending to love her. Shane admits it's a relief
for him too. They wonder how they're now going to go about finding Andrew and
Shane says Alex Marshall must know more than he's letting on.
Kayla and Max run into Steve at Shenanigans. Max begs him to join them; Steve refuses, upsetting Max. Outside, Max gives him the silent treatment until Steve admits he and Kayla “sort .. show full overview
Kayla and Max run into Steve at Shenanigans. Max begs him to join them; Steve refuses, upsetting Max. Outside, Max gives him the silent treatment until Steve admits he and Kayla “sort of” had a fight and he hopes to make it up to her someday. Kayla overhears.
On the ski trip, Abe calls Roman to report Emma’s death. Carrie panics at the thought of going home, afraid of losing him. Roman comforts her, and Olivia arrives offering help with the twins. Roman admits he misses Marlena’s guidance.
Victor orders Emma’s file destroyed to avoid suspicion, but a page falls unnoticed. Bo and Hope argue over Victor’s influence.
Shane confronts Kim, convinced she’s hiding something about Emma’s murder. Abe arrives with questions; Kim panics, and Shane subtly coaches her through the interview. After Abe leaves, Shane presses her again, furious she lied.
Kayla and Max run into Steve at lunch. Max begs him to join them, and outside Steve admits he likes Kayla “a whole lot” and hopes to make things right. Kayla overhears, and the three .. show full overview
Kayla and Max run into Steve at lunch. Max begs him to join them, and outside Steve admits he likes Kayla “a whole lot” and hopes to make things right. Kayla overhears, and the three share a tentative but warm meal.
On the ski trip, Abe tells Roman Emma is dead. Carrie panics at the idea of going home, afraid of losing him. Roman comforts her, and Olivia arrives offering support. Roman admits he’s struggling without Marlena; Carrie overhears and tearfully embraces him.
Victor destroys his file on Emma to protect Kim, unaware a page falls loose. Bo and Hope argue over Victor’s influence.
Shane confronts Kim, revealing Emma died with Kim’s hair in her hand. Kim admits they fought but insists she left Emma alive. Abe questions them again; Shane lies to protect her. He tells Kim he believes her and will remove anything pointing to her guilt.
Steve goes to the Emergency Center and walks in to find Adrienne there
helping Kayla out. Kayla is out the back with a patient and Steve demands to
know what Adrienne is doing there .. show full overview
Steve goes to the Emergency Center and walks in to find Adrienne there
helping Kayla out. Kayla is out the back with a patient and Steve demands to
know what Adrienne is doing there and says she is following him. Adrienne
points out that she got here first and says she's just helping Kayla out.
Steve knows she's up to something and says he is going to find out what it is,
but meantime he wants her to leave Kayla out of it. Steve warns her to stay
away from Kayla and as he's finishing Kayla comes back and demands to know
what Steve thinks he's doing. They get into an argument and Steve asks if
she's now hiring people off the street. Kayla tells him Adrienne's name and
says she came to volunteer. Steve asks how Kayla knows she can trust Adrienne
with the drugs and things she's got around. Kayla tells him she trusts her
instincts when it comes to people and tells him he's a fine one to talk about
trust.
Kayla presses Steve to open up about his past, but he shuts down. Joanie, a waitress, asks Kayla for help placing her son for adoption. Later, Joanie tells Steve she can’t afford to keep .. show full overview
Kayla presses Steve to open up about his past, but he shuts down. Joanie, a waitress, asks Kayla for help placing her son for adoption. Later, Joanie tells Steve she can’t afford to keep her child; Steve urges her not to give him up and gives her his pool winnings. Kayla sees this and realises it’s tied to Steve’s own childhood, but he angrily rejects her insight and storms out.
Abe searches Shane’s house and hints an arrest is imminent. Shane hides what he knows about Kim’s fight with Emma and tries to reach her. At the hospital, Kim panics as Abe searches Alex’s room. Paul takes her home, where Abe arrives with a warrant and finds a vial of the drug that killed Emma. Kim insists she’s never seen it.
At Shenanigans, Abe tells Kim the vial matches Emma’s murder weapon and arrests her. Shane demands answers; Kim repeats she didn’t kill Emma as Abe takes her into custody.
Kim is arrested for Emma's murder after police find a vial of amitriptyline with her fingerprints in her apartment. Roman cuts his ski trip short and returns to Salem, where he confronts .. show full overview
Kim is arrested for Emma's murder after police find a vial of amitriptyline with her fingerprints in her apartment. Roman cuts his ski trip short and returns to Salem, where he confronts Abe about the arrest. Shane sneaks into the police station posing as Chris's associate to see Kim and urges her to tell her lawyer the truth.
During interrogation, Abe reveals damaging evidence: Kim's skin was found under Emma's fingernails. Kim finally admits to Chris that she and Emma fought on New Year's Eve, though she insists Emma was alive when she left. Shane decides to investigate the murder himself to find the real killer and clear Kim's name. Roman visits Kim in her cell and promises to help get her released, while family and friends rally around her. Victor hints to Bo that an incriminating document found at Kim's apartment was meant only for his eyes, suggesting possible setup.
Kim stays jailed as evidence mounts: the drug with her prints, a note showing she thought Emma stole her baby, and skin under Emma’s nails. Roman is pulled off the case, and prosecutor .. show full overview
Kim stays jailed as evidence mounts: the drug with her prints, a note showing she thought Emma stole her baby, and skin under Emma’s nails. Roman is pulled off the case, and prosecutor Leslie Laiman pushes for no‑bail murder charges.
Steve breaks into Roman’s office for answers, angering him. He tells Kayla what he found; she trusts the system, while Steve argues it already jailed an innocent person. Despite their differences, she values his loyalty.
Robin’s divorce is finalized after a tough religious hearing. Mike says he’s studying Judaism for their future, but Eli, Robin, and Alice warn that conversion must be for himself, not love alone. Mike promises they’ll move slowly together.
Kim faces arraignment on first‑degree murder charges. Despite Chris’s arguments, the judge sets bail at $1 million, leaving the family scrambling. Victor offers help, but Shane shocks .. show full overview
Kim faces arraignment on first‑degree murder charges. Despite Chris’s arguments, the judge sets bail at $1 million, leaving the family scrambling. Victor offers help, but Shane shocks everyone by posting bail himself, strengthening their renewed bond.
Steve, shut out by Roman, steals a badge and sneaks into the evidence room, pocketing evidence against Kim and barely dodging Abe. He reassures Kayla he’s handling things.
At court, Shane stays by Kim’s side and brings her home. When she breaks down over her fear and isolation, he offers to stay; she declines, wanting normalcy. Their goodbye is emotional.
Subplot: Glenn and Jennifer awkwardly split. Jennifer isn’t ready to date, while Frankie seeks Steve’s advice and prepares to ask her out. Coach Locke pushes Glenn to refocus on basketball.
Evidence against Kim mysteriously disappears, initially seeming like good news, but complications arise. Steve confesses to Kayla that he stole it to help Kim. Though Kayla urges him to .. show full overview
Evidence against Kim mysteriously disappears, initially seeming like good news, but complications arise. Steve confesses to Kayla that he stole it to help Kim. Though Kayla urges him to return it, Steve sneaks back into the police station in disguise to replace the evidence but gets caught by officers near the evidence room.
Roman faces accusations from Abe and the DA that he stole the evidence to protect Kim, damaging their friendship. Shane supports Kim through the ordeal while Gillian confronts him about his lingering feelings for her. When the evidence reappears and the hearing is rescheduled, Roman calls Kayla to his office and presents Steve as the culprit. When Roman asks if Kayla knows Steve took and returned the evidence, she denies it to protect him but Roman books Steve for resisting an officer anyway, leaving Kayla horrified as Steve is arrested.
Steve is freed after Kayla convinces Roman to drop the charges, learning Steve returned evidence to help Kim. At Kim’s preliminary hearing, testimony reveals she and Shane pressured Emma .. show full overview
Steve is freed after Kayla convinces Roman to drop the charges, learning Steve returned evidence to help Kim. At Kim’s preliminary hearing, testimony reveals she and Shane pressured Emma to reveal Andrew’s location. Alex recounts the incident, and Shane’s cross‑examination hints his feelings for Kim cloud his judgment. The judge finds probable cause for trial.
Mike proposes to Robin after Sabbath dinner with Tom and Alice, committing to conversion. Jennifer worries about how this affects family traditions.
At the loft, Steve and Kayla grow closer until Adrienne arrives, claiming her place was broken into. Later, she makes a cryptic call, hinting at a hidden link to Steve. Old clippings about a five‑year‑old boy in a fire suggest she’s digging into his past.
Kim suffers fallout from her arrest: she’s suspended from the clinic, patients abandon her, and a hostile crowd at Blondie’s drives her out. Shane finds her, brings her back, and dances .. show full overview
Kim suffers fallout from her arrest: she’s suspended from the clinic, patients abandon her, and a hostile crowd at Blondie’s drives her out. Shane finds her, brings her back, and dances with her to restore her confidence. Gillian watches jealously as Shane vows to clear Kim’s name.
Roman and Abe clash over the arrest—Roman says Abe overstepped, Abe insists he followed procedure. Tamara reminds Abe their friendship matters more than the dispute.
Glenn struggles at the fishing shack after his breakup with Jennifer. She worries but keeps her distance due to his undercover work. His mother eventually convinces him to come home. Paul learns Barbara is returning to reconcile. Roman meets Olivia, a newcomer seeking work.
Victor offers Kim a top attorney, but Hope objects, seeing it as control. Bo wavers, then sides with Hope and asks Victor to drop it. Victor agrees, and Bo and Hope reconnect emotionally .. show full overview
Victor offers Kim a top attorney, but Hope objects, seeing it as control. Bo wavers, then sides with Hope and asks Victor to drop it. Victor agrees, and Bo and Hope reconnect emotionally when they feel their baby kick.
Shane warns Bo not to rely on Victor, suspecting Victor’s involvement in Emma’s murder. Caroline urges Shane to admit he still loves Kim, while Gillian pushes him to focus on Kim personally, not just the case.
Adrienne keeps interrupting Steve and Kayla’s time together. When she burns her arm cooking, Steve is shaken by flashbacks of himself as a child in a fire, leaving him evasive and distressed.
Melissa’s divorce from Pete is finalized. Lars pressures her to spend time with him, but she declines.
Mike announces his engagement and plans to convert to Judaism, upsetting his family. He skips Alice’s birthday to observe Sabbath with Robin, disappointing Jennifer, but Robin assures .. show full overview
Mike announces his engagement and plans to convert to Judaism, upsetting his family. He skips Alice’s birthday to observe Sabbath with Robin, disappointing Jennifer, but Robin assures her she’s gaining a sister. Kim faces cruelty: barred from counseling Max, then finding her apartment vandalized with “murderer” on the walls. Shane insists she stay with him, and memories of their past resurface. A mysterious older man slips a fresh note into Jennifer’s book signed “Tiger” to “Lambie,” puzzling everyone. Mitch takes a pharmacy job. Shane’s interrogation of Neil sparks tension until Paul steps in. Calliope hilariously pushes Neil to examine her dog. Frankie helps Max understand Kim’s distance, and Caroline reminds Kim she’s always been loved.
Hope feels insecure about her pregnancy appearance and refuses to go out until Bo reassures her and helps her feel desired again. Roman brings Carrie home for the first time since .. show full overview
Hope feels insecure about her pregnancy appearance and refuses to go out until Bo reassures her and helps her feel desired again. Roman brings Carrie home for the first time since Marlena’s death, urging they face their grief together. With Olivia’s support, he packs Marlena’s belongings, struggling but finding strength in sharing memories.
Steve grows furious after finding a toy train in Adrienne’s apartment—the same one from his childhood. Flashbacks of his mother unsettle him. Kayla offers Adrienne a job and a place to stay, unaware Adrienne is secretly undercover and targeting Steve.
Melissa and Lars perform an impromptu dance at Blondie’s to win Doug’s support for their centennial performance, and he agrees.
Steve plans a romantic night with Kayla but cancels after Joanie asks him for rent money. He hustles pool to help her, leaving Kayla waiting. When she sees him at the bar, she assumes .. show full overview
Steve plans a romantic night with Kayla but cancels after Joanie asks him for rent money. He hustles pool to help her, leaving Kayla waiting. When she sees him at the bar, she assumes the worst and leaves. Steve searches for her, then returns home devastated, tossing a rose onto his decorated bed.
Kim dreams of Emma threatening her about Andrew. Shane comforts her until Gillian arrives, creating tension. Alex brings Emma’s videotaped will, where Emma admits causing Andrew’s disappearance and knowing his location but refuses to reveal it, taunting Kim and Shane.
At Alice’s surprise party, Jennifer is hurt Mike skips Sabbath, but he later walks five miles in the cold to wish Alice happy birthday, proving family still matters.
Roman continues grieving Marlena and accepts Olivia’s company as she encourages him to run. Kim’s legal troubles grow as she and Shane search for evidence. Though their bond resurfaces, .. show full overview
Roman continues grieving Marlena and accepts Olivia’s company as she encourages him to run. Kim’s legal troubles grow as she and Shane search for evidence. Though their bond resurfaces, Kim tells Neil a relationship with Shane is impossible; Shane overhears, crushed. Roman suspects Victor planted evidence. Orpheus appears in Victor’s office, proposing a truce and warning Victor afterward. Neil, Paul, and Shane receive subpoenas; Paul refuses to lie, and Neil comforts Kim, unaware Shane sees. Melissa and Lars gain TV coverage, exciting everyone at Shenanigans. Barbara keeps Teddy away despite Paul’s efforts. Marlena is revealed alive on a tropical island, hinting at a larger mystery.
Steve grows suspicious when he sees a strange bracelet on Adrienne at Shenanigans. She refuses to explain, so he breaks into her apartment, where Kayla finds him. She admits she asked .. show full overview
Steve grows suspicious when he sees a strange bracelet on Adrienne at Shenanigans. She refuses to explain, so he breaks into her apartment, where Kayla finds him. She admits she asked Adrienne to lie because she didn’t want to see him. Steve argues Adrienne has inserted herself into Kayla’s life, but when Kayla demands answers about his hostility, he won’t open up. She leaves angry, while Adrienne secretly calls someone, promising to finish a mysterious task.
Jennifer keeps pursuing Glenn despite his fears about danger from his undercover work. Mike commits to converting to Judaism, while Robin worries he may regret it. Alice receives anonymous bon‑bons signed “Tiger,” hinting an old flame has returned.
Hope has false labor pains but is fine; Bo rushes home. At Blondie’s, Alex shows Emma’s videotape will, claiming it proves Kim’s guilt. Paul defends her and refuses Barbara’s push to .. show full overview
Hope has false labor pains but is fine; Bo rushes home. At Blondie’s, Alex shows Emma’s videotape will, claiming it proves Kim’s guilt. Paul defends her and refuses Barbara’s push to distance himself. Kim remembers hearing horses the night Emma died, giving Shane hope. They share an intimate dinner, and their romance rekindles. Kim falls asleep on his shoulder; he carries her to bed and later comforts her nightmares. She asks him to stay.
Hope feels tense when Victor visits the nursery, upsetting Shawn and Caroline. She wants her baby to know both families, and Bo reassures her things will improve.
Gillian digs through hospital records to help Kim. Mickey and Leslie clash: Leslie wants to use the damaging tape, while Mickey leans toward urging Kim to plead to second‑degree murder.
Adrienne moves into an apartment above Shenanigans. When thugs attack her and Kayla, Steve intervenes, later rescuing her again when one follows her upstairs. She nearly reveals her .. show full overview
Adrienne moves into an apartment above Shenanigans. When thugs attack her and Kayla, Steve intervenes, later rescuing her again when one follows her upstairs. She nearly reveals her identity before Kayla interrupts. Steve and Kayla remain strained after he stood her up, and Hope urges Kayla not to give up on him. A drunk Steve ends up at Adrienne’s place, where she puts him to bed; he dreams of a childhood fire. She secretly calls someone, saying she’ll reveal his identity tomorrow.
Roman quietly reviews Kim’s case files with Abe, suspecting the fingerprint evidence was planted, and contacts Shane about ISA verification. Mike and Robin share a romantic moment. Abe and Tamara grow closer, though she’s threatened by Jimmy, who works for Mr. Coleman. Marlena appears on a tropical island with two children, hinting at a deeper mystery.
Kim considers pleading to second‑degree murder, fearing she’ll never see Andrew again. Shane refuses and urges her to trust the investigation. After overhearing Lesley’s confidence in a .. show full overview
Kim considers pleading to second‑degree murder, fearing she’ll never see Andrew again. Shane refuses and urges her to trust the investigation. After overhearing Lesley’s confidence in a maximum sentence, Kim decides to flee, but Shane stops her and kisses her, begging her not to run.
Steve stands up Kayla while helping Joanie with rent. Kayla gets drunk with Adrienne, waiting at his door. Steve carries her home, ignores her flirtation, and stays beside her when she falls asleep.
Coach Locke discovers Glenn is the informant, lures him to the park, and opens fire when Jennifer arrives to help him escape.
Frankie struggles with Shawn and Caroline’s parental role with Max. Alice receives another mysterious gift—a record tied to her past with “Tiger,” deepening the mystery.
Glenn and Jennifer flee from Coach Locke, who is revealed as the drug dealer responsible for Glenn's brother's death. When Glenn is captured at gunpoint, Jennifer finds Frankie and they .. show full overview
Glenn and Jennifer flee from Coach Locke, who is revealed as the drug dealer responsible for Glenn's brother's death. When Glenn is captured at gunpoint, Jennifer finds Frankie and they locate him at a warehouse. While Jennifer gets police help, Frankie confronts the coach. Max, searching for Frankie, appears in the alley and calls out; Locke turns and shoots the boy before police arrive.
Meanwhile, a newspaper article exposing Kim staying at Shane's house threatens her murder trial. Though deeply conflicted, Kim moves out despite Shane's protests. Back at home, they deny their growing romantic feelings for each other. Roman grieves Marlena's death and resists moving forward with Olivia, insisting their friendship is platonic. Elsewhere, a mysterious Marlena lives happily in the tropics with two children, unaware of events in Salem.
Max is shot and rushed to the hospital, where Mike and Robin operate successfully. The Bradys gather in fear until doctors confirm he’ll recover. Frankie blames Glenn and feels betrayed .. show full overview
Max is shot and rushed to the hospital, where Mike and Robin operate successfully. The Bradys gather in fear until doctors confirm he’ll recover. Frankie blames Glenn and feels betrayed learning Jennifer knew Glenn was undercover, but he later visits Max as he heals. Steve wakes Kayla after her drunken night with Adrienne; their chemistry grows, and they rush to the hospital when Caroline tells them about Max.
Kim’s trial looms, and she confides to Kayla that she still has feelings for Shane. A pushy reporter harasses her until Neil steps in. In Paris, Justin calls his uncle to announce an upcoming visit. Bo and Hope worry about Victor’s grand plans for their baby, while Abe’s evening with Tamara ends abruptly when a man from her past appears.
Kim's trial begins as her loved ones gather at the courthouse to support her. Shane sneaks visits with Kim to comfort her before proceedings start. Meanwhile, Steve discovers a childhood .. show full overview
Kim's trial begins as her loved ones gather at the courthouse to support her. Shane sneaks visits with Kim to comfort her before proceedings start. Meanwhile, Steve discovers a childhood photo and newspaper clipping about a fire he set at age 5 in Adrienne's purse at the clinic. The articles trigger painful memories of his abusive father. When Steve confronts Adrienne, demanding to know why she has his personal items and has been spying on him, she finally reveals the shocking truth: she's his sister.
In other developments, Olivia bonds with the Brady family and helps Roman create a press distraction by disguising herself as Kim. Melissa and Lars return from New York, though Melissa hesitates about remarrying despite their renewed closeness. Orpheus purchases property in Salem and plans to return in a few days. Marlena, held captive in a tropical setting with two children, pretends domesticity with her captor while remaining guarded and ready to fight back.
Steve refuses to believe Adrienne is his sister, her knowledge of his past triggering painful childhood memories. At Kim’s trial, the prosecution tears apart the defense: Alex claims Kim .. show full overview
Steve refuses to believe Adrienne is his sister, her knowledge of his past triggering painful childhood memories. At Kim’s trial, the prosecution tears apart the defense: Alex claims Kim threatened Emma, Neil admits she asked him to drug her, and Shane confesses they kidnapped Emma to find Andrew. Lesley pushes the idea Shane is protecting Kim out of love, causing chaos in court.
At the hospital, traumatized Max stops speaking. Frankie blames Jennifer and rejects her help, but when he tries to sneak Max out, Steve intervenes and convinces him to return. Max speaks again, and Frankie reconciles with Jennifer.
Kayla witnesses Steve and Adrienne’s confrontation, but Adrienne insists Steve must reveal his own secret. When Kayla sings Max a lullaby Steve remembers from his mother, he’s emotionally shaken. Flashbacks of a childhood fire overwhelm him, and he collapses at his apartment door as Kayla tries to reach him. Kim and Shane share an anguished moment after court adjourns.
Kim’s trial intensifies when ISA fingerprint tests come back inconclusive, forcing the search for new witnesses. Shane finds a lead in Vickie Jarvis, a nurse who had access to the murder .. show full overview
Kim’s trial intensifies when ISA fingerprint tests come back inconclusive, forcing the search for new witnesses. Shane finds a lead in Vickie Jarvis, a nurse who had access to the murder weapon. Kim fears Paul’s testimony will hurt her case, but Shane reassures her with a locket of Andrew, promising they won’t give up.
Steve resists Adrienne until she proves she’s his sister with a childhood memory only their mother knew. She begs him to help their abused mother, but he refuses. Bo warns Kayla Steve is emotionally closed off, yet she stays by him until he finally breaks down in her arms.
On a tropical island, Marlena is held captive by Orpheus, forced to act as his wife while privately threatening him if he harms anyone she loves. Victor’s nephew Justin arrives in Salem, shocking Bo and Hope when he’s found in bed with the maid and announcing he’s moving in.
Max recovers at home as Jennifer brings coloring books. She convinces Frankie to go ice skating, but when Glenn arrives, Frankie realizes she set it up and storms off, refusing Glenn’s .. show full overview
Max recovers at home as Jennifer brings coloring books. She convinces Frankie to go ice skating, but when Glenn arrives, Frankie realizes she set it up and storms off, refusing Glenn’s apology. Mike learns Ivy left town and finds a note saying she’s falling for him. Robin is devastated to learn they slept together and leaves. At Kim’s trial, tension rises as Paul testifies truthfully despite Barbara’s anger. Kim feels guilty her case is dividing everyone. Shane questions nurse Vickie Jarvis, sensing she knows more about Alex. Chris and Shane debate breaking into Neil’s study; Kim overhears and begs Shane to stop, but he reassures her and gives her a locket symbolizing their renewed trust. At Blondie’s, Barbara dodges showing Teddy’s photos, claiming she forgot her wallet.
Shane, Roman, and Gillian break into Neil’s study searching for evidence to clear Kim. Roman finds a suspicious carpet stain and sends it for testing, but key witness Vickie Jarvis has .. show full overview
Shane, Roman, and Gillian break into Neil’s study searching for evidence to clear Kim. Roman finds a suspicious carpet stain and sends it for testing, but key witness Vickie Jarvis has vanished. Steve breaks into Adrienne’s room and finds a photo of their mother. Adrienne admits she came hoping he’d reconnect with their family, but Steve angrily refuses, and she decides to leave Salem. Kayla sees them arguing and realizes they’re hiding something; when she presses, both refuse to explain. Later, Steve asks her to trust him, and she reluctantly agrees. Victor’s nephew Justin arrives in Salem, curious about Bo and their family ties. Victor encourages the connection, but Bo senses something off. Doug flies to Switzerland after Julie is robbed and hospitalized, while Melissa nervously prepares for her dance performance with Lars.
Robin dreams of ending her engagement and wakes unsettled. Mike confronts her about avoiding him, but Tom interrupts with news of two lawsuits, including one accusing Robin of .. show full overview
Robin dreams of ending her engagement and wakes unsettled. Mike confronts her about avoiding him, but Tom interrupts with news of two lawsuits, including one accusing Robin of recommending Mike for a grant because of their relationship. Shaken, Robin panics as Mike suggests resigning and ending their engagement.
In court, Chris struggles until Vickie Jarvis appears and testifies Alex paid her $50,000 for the drug that killed Emma. When Alex tries to flee, Roman and Shane drag him back. Confronted with evidence of a $50,000 withdrawal, Alex cracks, admitting he poisoned Emma and claiming she “deserved to die.” The courtroom erupts as Shane celebrates with Kim.
Tension grows between Jennifer, Frankie, and Glenn. After a school assembly praising their drug‑bust heroics, Frankie tells Jennifer they can’t be friends anymore. Jennifer is crushed. Glenn pushes for intimacy, but she’s torn over losing Frankie.
Steve rejects Adrienne as his sister even after Kayla connects his necklace to her bracelet. He takes Kayla to the centennial celebration and opens up about his orphanage past, still .. show full overview
Steve rejects Adrienne as his sister even after Kayla connects his necklace to her bracelet. He takes Kayla to the centennial celebration and opens up about his orphanage past, still refusing Adrienne. The night ends in shock when Adrienne finds their mother Jo beaten and newly arrived in Salem.
In court, Alex admits drugging Emma’s champagne, but new evidence shows the drug was given intravenously, leaving Kim still charged with murder while Alex faces attempted‑murder charges. Shane stays with Kim through the night, offering emotional support.
Justin pursues Melissa, staging a meeting at Blondie’s. After she injures her knee, she performs anyway; Justin discovers her pain backstage and agrees to keep her secret.
Steve and Kayla exchange early Valentine’s gifts, but Kayla urges him to make peace with Adrienne. Adrienne then finds their mother Jo brutally beaten and drags Steve to the hospital, .. show full overview
Steve and Kayla exchange early Valentine’s gifts, but Kayla urges him to make peace with Adrienne. Adrienne then finds their mother Jo brutally beaten and drags Steve to the hospital, where he emotionally reunites with her after years apart.
In court, Kim testifies and, under pressure, declares her love for Shane. They share an emotional reunion and kiss afterward, but the jury returns with a verdict before they can leave.
On the island, Orpheus reveals his revenge plan against Roman and threatens Marlena’s life if she disobeys. Forced into compliance, she realizes she must care for his children to survive.
Carrie skips school, embarrassed she doesn’t have a bra; Olivia takes her shopping, and Roman later learns the truth, struggling with single parenthood. Justin pursues Melissa, but Hope warns him to back off.
Steve emotionally confronts his estranged mother Jo before her surgery, unable to process their reunion. Though conflicted, he eventually returns to her hospital room to admit he doesn't .. show full overview
Steve emotionally confronts his estranged mother Jo before her surgery, unable to process their reunion. Though conflicted, he eventually returns to her hospital room to admit he doesn't want her to die, despite his anger over her abandonment. Kim is found guilty of first degree murder, devastating her family. Shane fights passionately in court and later arranges her temporary release from custody through Chris and the DA. He reunites with Kim in prison and takes her home with him for the night, promising to free her completely. Meanwhile, Mike faces workplace turmoil over a lawsuit affecting his research project. Jennifer navigates romantic confusion as Glenn gives her his class ring while she remains conflicted about Frankie, who avoids interaction with her.
Kim is convicted of first‑degree murder and sentenced to prison. Shane brings her home for one last night, declaring his unwavering love and proposing with the ring he saved. Despite her .. show full overview
Kim is convicted of first‑degree murder and sentenced to prison. Shane brings her home for one last night, declaring his unwavering love and proposing with the ring he saved. Despite her fears, Kim accepts, clinging to hope they’ll find Andrew and build a future together. Roman’s anger at Abe nearly destroys their friendship, but Olivia helps him open up, sharing memories tied to the wine goblets he once used to propose to Marlena. At Blondie’s, Chris meets with Leslie about Kim’s sentencing; Neil arrives furious, and Calliope snipes, “If looks were spit, you’d be surfing.”
Kim is sentenced to life at Reinhart, devastating her family. Despite Chris’s objections and Lesley’s plea for leniency, the judge refuses. As Kim is taken away, she tells Shane she’ll .. show full overview
Kim is sentenced to life at Reinhart, devastating her family. Despite Chris’s objections and Lesley’s plea for leniency, the judge refuses. As Kim is taken away, she tells Shane she’ll always love him. He vows to fight the verdict and rebuild their future. Before sentencing, he comforts her with the locket and ring symbolizing Andrew and their bond. Later, Steve seeks solace with Kayla, and they sit by the fire, sharing their mutual pain.
Adrienne returns Steve’s toy train, disappointed in him. Steve confronts Jo, demanding to know why she gave him and his brother away. Jo tearfully explains she surrendered them to protect them from Duke after the fire made it unsafe. Steve leaves shaken, unable to accept her reasoning.
Jennifer wears Glenn’s class ring while Frankie watches jealously. Mike and Robin celebrate ethics approval for his leukemia project, though Dr. Wilson threatens to pursue his lawsuit anyway.
Marlena, held captive by Orpheus, negotiates for contact with her family by appealing to his love for his own children. Though he refuses compromise, he leaves her with a veiled threat .. show full overview
Marlena, held captive by Orpheus, negotiates for contact with her family by appealing to his love for his own children. Though he refuses compromise, he leaves her with a veiled threat about her family's fate. Meanwhile, Kim is taken to prison where she and Shane share an emotional goodbye. She gives him her ring to hold, and Shane promises to get her released. Back home, Carrie struggles with school bullies mocking her aunt Kim's imprisonment. Olivia takes the family ice-skating to distract them; she falls through the ice and shares a charged moment with Roman before he distances himself. Justin tends to injured dancer Melissa, who's concerned Lars only values her for dancing. Frankie sketches Jennifer, and Leslie regrets making a plea deal with Alex that keeps him out of jail while Kim faces prison time.
Jo insists on returning to Duke, claiming it protects Steve and Adrienne. Steve tries to stop her but fails. When Duke arrives at the hospital, Steve watches their reunion with disgust, .. show full overview
Jo insists on returning to Duke, claiming it protects Steve and Adrienne. Steve tries to stop her but fails. When Duke arrives at the hospital, Steve watches their reunion with disgust, haunted by childhood violence. Shane uncovers a new lead in Kim’s case: a blonde woman named Barbara visited Emma before her death, raising suspicion as Barbara grows anxious about Kim’s appeal. Dr. Wilson’s son Danny is critically injured; Wilson initially resists Mike treating him but later praises Mike’s skill and withdraws his lawsuit, admitting Danny has a drinking problem. Kayla defends Steve to Adrienne, saying his anger hides deeper care, but Steve ultimately withdraws, choosing solitude over confronting his pain.
Steve violently confronts Duke at the hospital until Kayla intervenes. The clash forces Steve to confess his past—Duke’s abuse, Jo’s suffering, and the fire he set at age five trying to .. show full overview
Steve violently confronts Duke at the hospital until Kayla intervenes. The clash forces Steve to confess his past—Duke’s abuse, Jo’s suffering, and the fire he set at age five trying to kill his father. He begs Jo and Adrienne to stay with him, but Jo refuses, insisting she must return to Duke. Kayla comforts Steve, telling him he did everything he could.
Shane investigates Barbara’s alibi and learns she could have flown from Texas to Salem and back the same night Emma died. He secretly photographs her to show cab and bus drivers. Barbara visits Kim in prison, nervously asking about her appeal, deepening Shane’s suspicions.
Frankie tutors Jennifer in math, and their chemistry peaks when they dance to Can’t Help Falling in Love, though Frankie pulls back. Jennifer hides it from Glenn. Neil visits Kim to lift her spirits, and Shane later learns Barbara visited her—another troubling sign in the case.
Justin breaks into Bo and Hope’s room to steal Bo’s file on Victor. At Hope’s baby shower, Caroline gifts Kim’s christening gown, moving Hope. Justin crashes the women‑only party with a .. show full overview
Justin breaks into Bo and Hope’s room to steal Bo’s file on Victor. At Hope’s baby shower, Caroline gifts Kim’s christening gown, moving Hope. Justin crashes the women‑only party with a giant teddy bear and keeps flooding Melissa with roses. Roman grieves Marlena; Alice urges him to mourn properly. Olivia admits she’s falling for him, but Roman says he can’t imagine being with anyone else. Bo spots Orpheus at Blondie’s; Victor denies he’s in town while Orpheus secretly watches from Victor’s security room.
Jennifer confronts Mike about his Jewish conversion, frustrated by his Sabbath commitments. Robin teaches him a dance, and they reconcile with a kiss and meaningful gifts. Steve’s family arriving in Salem shocks Kayla and Bo.
Steve confronts Duke at Adrienne's apartment to prevent him from taking Jo and Adrienne. During their violent fight, Duke strikes Kayla, injuring her. Enraged, Steve draws a gun on his .. show full overview
Steve confronts Duke at Adrienne's apartment to prevent him from taking Jo and Adrienne. During their violent fight, Duke strikes Kayla, injuring her. Enraged, Steve draws a gun on his father. Meanwhile, Shane investigates Emma's murder and discovers a crucial connection: Teddy, Kim's adopted son, is actually Andrew revealing Barbara's motive for killing Emma. Kim faces threats in prison, including from someone Roman previously jailed. Leslie struggles with guilt over Kim's conviction, questioning whether justice was truly served, but friends encourage her not to abandon her legal career.
Steve nearly shoots Duke after learning he beat his mother, but Kayla intervenes and convinces him to lower the gun. Inspired by Steve's protection, Jo finally leaves Duke and goes to a .. show full overview
Steve nearly shoots Duke after learning he beat his mother, but Kayla intervenes and convinces him to lower the gun. Inspired by Steve's protection, Jo finally leaves Duke and goes to a women's shelter with Adrienne's help. Steve offers Adrienne his gun for safety.
Meanwhile, Shane discovers that Paul's son Teddy is actually Andrew the baby Barbara stole. He tells Roman to arrest Barbara at Shenanigans. Panicked when Paul mentions showing Shane Teddy's picture, Barbara flees town with the baby but crashes her car en route.
At dinner, Glenn discovers Frankie is Jennifer's tutor. After Glenn cancels, Alice invites Frankie instead. While Glenn dances with Jennifer, Frankie fantasizes about her before awkwardly leaving.
Steve and Kayla grow closer as he comforts her after Duke's violence, promising to protect her.
Justin shows Victor the file Bo compiled against him, devastating Victor when he realizes Bo never truly accepted him. Bo later discovers the file missing and is horrified. Barbara and .. show full overview
Justin shows Victor the file Bo compiled against him, devastating Victor when he realizes Bo never truly accepted him. Bo later discovers the file missing and is horrified. Barbara and Andrew are in a serious car accident; Barbara suffers critical internal injuries and briefly flatlines, while Andrew escapes with minor injuries. Shane is overjoyed to finally reunite with his son. When Barbara wakes, she asks to see Shane, hinting she may finally confess and help free Kim.
Orpheus returns with photos of Marlena’s family. Showing her pictures of Roman with Olivia upsets her, but she insists nothing will make her forget her children. Orpheus seems moved by her resolve. Roman and Olivia grow closer as she gently tests whether he can love again, though he deflects.
In prison, Kim has nightmares about losing Andrew forever. A guard intercepts Shane’s urgent call about Andrew’s whereabouts, leaving her unaware her son is alive.
Barbara reveals on her deathbed that Teddy is Andrew, Paul's son, shocking everyone. She confesses to killing Emma to protect Teddy, exonerating Kim of the murder. Barbara dies after .. show full overview
Barbara reveals on her deathbed that Teddy is Andrew, Paul's son, shocking everyone. She confesses to killing Emma to protect Teddy, exonerating Kim of the murder. Barbara dies after Paul says goodbye. Shane secures Abe as a witness and rushes to the prison to tell Kim the truth before she leaves.
Meanwhile, Duke violently pursues Jo at the clinic, beating her when she refuses to press charges to protect her husband. Steve and Kayla intervene with police, then bring Jo and Adrienne to the shelter for safety.
In lighter moments, Steve and Kayla share a romantic pool game at the Cheatin' Heart, playing for kisses and deepening their connection. Frankie paints Jennifer's portrait and kisses her; Jennifer is initially receptive but runs off.
Kim is released from prison after Shane reveals that Teddy is actually her son Andrew, whom Barbara had kidnapped years ago. Barbara died in an accident while trying to flee after .. show full overview
Kim is released from prison after Shane reveals that Teddy is actually her son Andrew, whom Barbara had kidnapped years ago. Barbara died in an accident while trying to flee after killing Emma. At court, the judge overturns Kim's guilty verdict based on Abe's testimony about Barbara's deathbed confession. Kim is freed and reunites with Shane, planning to see Andrew.
However, Paul refuses to give up the baby and takes Andrew home from the hospital, despite Victor's demands. Mike consoles Paul about losing Barbara and discusses marrying Robin soon, feeling life is too short to wait.
Steve and Kayla celebrate the good news with a lobster dinner at her place. Though Kayla is squeamish about eating the live lobster, they grow closer by the fire. When Chris calls with confirmation that Kim is free, they turn off the phone and make love on the rug.
Meanwhile, Adrienne is followed to her apartment by Duke, who corners her despite her attempts to escape, claiming he wouldn't hurt her.
Kim and Shane race to the hospital for Andrew, only to learn Paul has already taken him home. Hope organizes a surprise homecoming party, but when Kim and Shane confront Paul, he refuses .. show full overview
Kim and Shane race to the hospital for Andrew, only to learn Paul has already taken him home. Hope organizes a surprise homecoming party, but when Kim and Shane confront Paul, he refuses to surrender Andrew without a court order and threatens to flee. At the party, the celebration turns somber when Shane admits they couldn’t retrieve the baby. Just as everyone leaves, Paul appears at Shane’s door and silently hands Andrew over, finally reuniting Kim with her son.
Meanwhile, Duke attacks Adrienne in her apartment. Steve arrives to check on her and finds Duke dead and Adrienne traumatized. To protect her, Steve claims he shot Duke in self‑defense. Elsewhere, Justin and Melissa grow closer, and Bo makes peace with his feelings about Victor after realizing he couldn’t betray him despite the evidence.
Steve kills Duke after finding him assaulting Adrienne and is arrested despite claiming self‑defense. Adrienne, hospitalized and unable to remember, learns from Jo that she was raped and .. show full overview
Steve kills Duke after finding him assaulting Adrienne and is arrested despite claiming self‑defense. Adrienne, hospitalized and unable to remember, learns from Jo that she was raped and retreats into denial. Steve refuses to let her testify, insisting he’s guilty. When Kayla tells him about the rape, he spirals with guilt, blaming himself for not stopping Duke earlier.
Shane and Kim revel in new parenthood, doting on baby Andrew and savoring quiet, intimate moments. Frankie breaks up with Sasha, believing Jennifer ended things with Glenn, then lies when he realizes she hasn’t. Glenn grows jealous watching them, while Frankie painfully witnesses Jennifer and Glenn kiss. Leslie considers resigning, guilt‑ridden over falsely accusing Kim, but Mickey urges her to face the fallout.
Justin and Melissa hide at the doctor’s office as Lars arrives. Melissa is diagnosed with strained ligaments and ordered off her feet for a week. Refusing to tell Lars, she agrees to .. show full overview
Justin and Melissa hide at the doctor’s office as Lars arrives. Melissa is diagnosed with strained ligaments and ordered off her feet for a week. Refusing to tell Lars, she agrees to Justin’s plan: a fake out‑of‑town promotional tour while she secretly stays in Salem to recover.
At Andrew’s welcome‑home party, Kim and Shane announce their engagement. Kim struggles with Andrew’s constant crying and his preference for Paul, who easily settles him. Victor’s tense visit rattles her further, but Shane reassures her Andrew will adjust.
Meanwhile, Orpheus manipulates Olivia, who pretends to seduce Roman while secretly helping Orpheus. After Roman brings her soup during her “illness,” Orpheus warns her not to develop real feelings and orders her to continue the deception.
Elsewhere, someone viciously shreds a newspaper photo of Kim, hinting at danger ahead.
Steve pleads guilty to second‑degree murder, convinced it’s the right thing, and is released on $25K bail. Kayla and Adrienne are devastated; Steve pushes Kayla away, insisting they’re .. show full overview
Steve pleads guilty to second‑degree murder, convinced it’s the right thing, and is released on $25K bail. Kayla and Adrienne are devastated; Steve pushes Kayla away, insisting they’re finished. Shane reluctantly accepts an ISA assignment, leaving Kim and baby Andrew struggling with his adjustment but determined to manage.
Jennifer daydreams about Frankie confessing his feelings, then downplays their kiss when he arrives. Sasha asks Jennifer to find out which girl Frankie likes. Mike reassures Jennifer her confusion over Frankie and Glenn is normal. At Blondie’s, Alice agrees to lunch with Simon Hopkins. When Tom arrives and sees Simon flirting, jealousy flares; he abruptly whisks Alice away, admitting she’s needed—not at the hospital, but by her husband.
Justin arranges Japanese food for injured Melissa, who's hiding a leg injury under the cover of a fake promotional tour. Hope discovers Melissa's secret, and Justin provides fake .. show full overview
Justin arranges Japanese food for injured Melissa, who's hiding a leg injury under the cover of a fake promotional tour. Hope discovers Melissa's secret, and Justin provides fake newspaper clippings to maintain the lie from Lars. While caring for Melissa, Justin admits he's never faced such rejection from a woman, though Melissa appreciates his humor and support.
Meanwhile, family tensions escalate: Justin confronts Bo about changing the safe combination, reflecting Victor's distrust. Bo struggles with his conflicted feelings toward Victor, ultimately deciding to move out despite the emotional toll. Roman begins dating Olivia, but Orpheus manipulates her feelings, forcing her to leave town abruptly via telegram. Olivia must choose between revenge against Roman for Rebecca's death and genuine happiness. Bo discovers Victor's secret connection to Orpheus and reluctantly helps Roman locate his enemy, walking a dangerous line between family loyalty and doing the right thing.
Kayla brings Adrienne to see Kim, but Steve panics, terrified therapy will make Adrienne remember the rape. He chases after them and drags her home. Kayla confronts him, saying he’s .. show full overview
Kayla brings Adrienne to see Kim, but Steve panics, terrified therapy will make Adrienne remember the rape. He chases after them and drags her home. Kayla confronts him, saying he’s avoiding pain just like he did with Jo. Kim later tells Kayla Steve pushes people away because he doesn’t know how to love. At home, Adrienne admits she dreamed of being with Steve and Billy, sending him fleeing.
Andrew continues to struggle after being separated from Barbara. Neil suggests Paul spend more time with him and even recommends Kim move in with Paul. Andrew thrives under Paul’s care, and Kim tearfully apologizes for Paul’s losses as they bond watching Andrew’s videos.
At Shenanigans, Steve asks Frankie to look after Max while he’s in jail. Kayla tells Steve she doesn’t want to lose him, but he won’t respond. Frankie apologizes to Jennifer for stopping tutoring, and they reconcile. Meanwhile, Calliope babysits Noel, dressing her up as her assistant.
Justin secretly helps Melissa while she hides her injury, bringing groceries and covering when Lars arrives. After Lars leaves, Justin urges her to imagine a life beyond dancing and .. show full overview
Justin secretly helps Melissa while she hides her injury, bringing groceries and covering when Lars arrives. After Lars leaves, Justin urges her to imagine a life beyond dancing and offers support with therapy, though Melissa stays committed to her partnership with Lars.
Maggie suffers fainting spells and vision issues; Robin’s tests look normal, but she insists Maggie see another doctor. Maggie wants the investigation kept private.
Shane returns to find Andrew still struggling. Neil suggests Kim and Andrew move in with Paul, but Shane refuses separation and convinces Kim they can manage together. Victor’s sudden visit sparks a furious confrontation as Shane asserts Andrew is his son. After Victor leaves, Kim receives a silent, unsettling phone call.
Leslie resigns from the DA’s office and interviews at a corporate firm, but unexpectedly declines the job, leaving Chris confused.
Bo and Hope overhear Victor discussing Orpheus’s arrival, and when Bo tells Roman, they realize the threat is imminent. Bo delays moving out to help protect Victor. Kim and Shane .. show full overview
Bo and Hope overhear Victor discussing Orpheus’s arrival, and when Bo tells Roman, they realize the threat is imminent. Bo delays moving out to help protect Victor. Kim and Shane continue struggling with Andrew, who only calms for Paul; Kim considers staying at Paul’s to help him adjust.
Steve fights Adrienne’s therapy, terrified she’ll remember the truth about Duke’s death. After seeing Kim help an abused child, Adrienne continues counseling. When she begins flashing back to the rape, Steve bursts in demanding she stop, but Kayla intervenes. Steve admits he doesn’t believe the Johnsons can fix anything, weighed down by the secret he’s carrying. Kayla urges Adrienne to keep healing, and Adrienne asks Kayla not to give up on Steve despite his emotional walls.
Jennifer celebrates passing her trig exam with Frankie, who gives her a flower. Sasha sees their hug and tells Glenn, who jealously confronts Jennifer. She insists nothing is going on, .. show full overview
Jennifer celebrates passing her trig exam with Frankie, who gives her a flower. Sasha sees their hug and tells Glenn, who jealously confronts Jennifer. She insists nothing is going on, but Sasha dodges her attempts to explain. Frankie discovers his painting of Jennifer is missing, and Jennifer worries Glenn will find it and grow even more jealous.
Kayla confides in Chris that Steve is hiding something and seems determined to go to prison. Steve meets Adrienne, then tells Kayla their relationship is over—accidentally admitting he loves her. Adrienne later claims she remembers Duke’s death, but Chris realizes she’s lying.
Walker tells Tamara he’ll leave his wife, but she demands proof. When Abe cancels dinner for work, she visits Walker instead. Adrienne presses Jo about finding Billy, but Jo evades. Steve battles another fantasy and wrestles with his conflicted feelings.
Maggie’s tests show nothing physically wrong, pointing to stress. She confides in Mickey about her fatigue, double vision, and weakness, and they agree to face it together. Justin stages .. show full overview
Maggie’s tests show nothing physically wrong, pointing to stress. She confides in Mickey about her fatigue, double vision, and weakness, and they agree to face it together. Justin stages a fake airport return to fool Lars about Melissa’s “tour.” Doctors warn her knee isn’t healed and dancing could cause permanent damage, but Melissa insists on rehearsing, terrified Lars won’t love her if she can’t dance.
Kim temporarily moves into Paul’s house to help Andrew eat, hoping to reconcile with Shane. Instead, she finds a nude woman in Shane’s bed and later sees him kissing Gillian on the pier. Believing he’s betrayed her, Kim runs away in tears, unaware both incidents were innocent setups involving Gillian’s lookalike and a harmless goodbye kiss.
Steve checks on Adrienne, who later flashes back to her attack with Chris. Anjelica arrives in Salem. At the mansion, Hope finds Victor preparing things for Andrew, not her baby; Bo .. show full overview
Steve checks on Adrienne, who later flashes back to her attack with Chris. Anjelica arrives in Salem. At the mansion, Hope finds Victor preparing things for Andrew, not her baby; Bo warns him off, but Victor refuses, with Justin helping.
Roman meets Hope, missing Marlena; Olivia has vanished. Anjelica reconnects with Neil, and Victor introduces her to Justin, who flirts.
Jennifer and Frankie hunt for his missing painting of her, terrified Glenn will see it. Glenn shows up at the shack, and they bluff. Later, he and Jennifer grow intimate. Kayla sees Steve carrying Frankie’s painting for an art contest; Frankie is upset. After becoming a semifinalist, he hesitates, and Jennifer urges him to keep it. Max apologizes for taking it. Steve tells Kayla they don’t belong together, and she agrees.
Mike finds Maggie has a confidential hospital file. She later chokes at lunch, and he performs the Heimlich. Tests show nothing wrong, and doctors suspect stress‑related swallowing .. show full overview
Mike finds Maggie has a confidential hospital file. She later chokes at lunch, and he performs the Heimlich. Tests show nothing wrong, and doctors suspect stress‑related swallowing issues.
Justin sabotages the dance troupe’s rehearsal, then tells Melissa a top choreographer wants them. He pressures her to stay and talk about her knee, but when she rejects him again, he shifts his attention to Anjelica at Blondie’s.
Kim tells Paul she saw Gillian naked in Shane’s bed. Shane denies any affair and takes her to confront Gillian, who confirms the truth. A mysterious phone call interrupts them. Shane later learns a cab driver saw another woman leaving the Curtis estate after Barbara, suggesting Barbara may not be Emma’s killer.
Kim visits Neil, who insists Shane wouldn’t lie. She apologizes to Shane, and they reconcile, realizing someone is manipulating them. Someone watches them kiss through the window as Paul quietly celebrates their reunion.
Steve clashes with Adrienne over finding Billy and is furious when Chris reveals she lied about remembering Duke’s murder to protect him. At Frankie’s art show, his painting of Jennifer .. show full overview
Steve clashes with Adrienne over finding Billy and is furious when Chris reveals she lied about remembering Duke’s murder to protect him. At Frankie’s art show, his painting of Jennifer wins first prize, stirring Glenn’s jealousy. Steve tells young Max he’s leaving town and asks him to look after Kayla.
Kim surprises Shane but finds Gillian coming out of his bedroom in a robe; tension lingers despite her explanation. Kim later decides to move back in with Shane and Andrew. Meanwhile, a taxi driver is murdered by Gillian’s impostor twin, Grace.
Victor calls in a favor from Orpheus to stop an assassination plot. Bo learns Orpheus’s location and Roman moves to arrest him, unaware Olivia has warned Orpheus. Roman confronts him while Abe and Bo wait outside.
Tamara wrestles with her feelings for Abe and Coleman, ultimately agreeing to leave town with Coleman. Simon admits he loves Alice during Tom and Alice’s matchmaking attempt.
Roman nearly kills Orpheus but stops when Orpheus plays a tape showing Marlena alive, leaving Roman tormented by doubt. Shane finds a threatening note warning him off Emma’s murder case .. show full overview
Roman nearly kills Orpheus but stops when Orpheus plays a tape showing Marlena alive, leaving Roman tormented by doubt. Shane finds a threatening note warning him off Emma’s murder case and suspects Barbara isn’t the killer. He urges Kim and Andrew to stay with Paul for safety, but Kim fears for Shane’s life. Gillian and her twin Grace, who sent the note, panic when Grace is nearly caught spying.
Melissa collapses at rehearsal with a severe leg injury; doctors confirm her dancing career is over. Lars can’t handle it and abandons her, while Justin comforts her and insists she still has a future.
Justin flirts with Anjelica at Blondie’s, even playing footsie under the table with Neil present. Calliope jokes about her pregnant dog needing marriage first.
Olivia reports back to Orpheus, confirming Roman is devastated and the psychological manipulation is working exactly as planned.
Frankie’s painting of Jennifer wins first prize at Salem High, stirring Glenn’s jealousy. Glenn tries to buy it, but Frankie refuses, hinting at deeper feelings. Jennifer daydreams about .. show full overview
Frankie’s painting of Jennifer wins first prize at Salem High, stirring Glenn’s jealousy. Glenn tries to buy it, but Frankie refuses, hinting at deeper feelings. Jennifer daydreams about him while Glenn talks about college plans.
Justin lifts Melissa’s spirits with a visit from Hope. When he finds Lars auditioning replacements, he drags him to see Melissa. She fears her career is over, but Lars reassures her, and she imagines dancing with him again. She insists their partnership still has a future, though Justin doubts it.
At the Emergency Center, Steve arrives with a knife wound from a pool‑hall fight. While Kayla treats him, Adrienne has a violent flashback when Mike helps her with something in her eye. Steve comforts her, and she reveals he’s been hustling pool to support her and Jo. Kayla calls Neil and secures Jo a housekeeping job, and Steve gratefully thanks her for helping his family.
Roman nearly kills Orpheus but stops when Orpheus shows a tape of Marlena alive, leaving Roman shaken and obsessed. He ends things with Olivia and asks Shane to have the ISA analyze the .. show full overview
Roman nearly kills Orpheus but stops when Orpheus shows a tape of Marlena alive, leaving Roman shaken and obsessed. He ends things with Olivia and asks Shane to have the ISA analyze the tape. Roman and Bo clash over how to confront Victor about Orpheus.
Adrienne continues therapy with Kim and finally remembers Duke’s rape, supported by Jo. She panics when Mike touches her, showing her trauma is still raw.
A masked intruder breaks into Shane’s house, attacks Gillian, and slashes a photo of Kim. Shane insists Kim stay away for her safety. Gillian secretly smiles, hinting she and Grace staged the threat.
Victor tries to reconnect with Bo but is rejected; Bo says he hates what Victor has become. Caroline warns Victor he’s destroyed his bond with Bo.
Chris and Leslie grow closer while skiing, and she proposes a business partnership.
Steve faces sentencing for a crime, but Adrienne, Kayla, and Jo work to help him by convincing Chris to postpone the hearing for one week. Steve resists their aid, hiding something .. show full overview
Steve faces sentencing for a crime, but Adrienne, Kayla, and Jo work to help him by convincing Chris to postpone the hearing for one week. Steve resists their aid, hiding something troubling and clashing with Jo, who takes a new housekeeper position at Neil's home. When Kayla delivers the good news at the Cheatin' Heart, she and Steve share an intimate fantasy dance to "The Lady in Red" before parting ways.
Justin juggles attention between injured Melissa and Anjelica. He comforts Melissa on crutches while Lars grows suspicious, then pursues Anjelica in the park only to be repeatedly rejected. Melissa struggles with her uncertain future following her injury.
Meanwhile, Maggie's unexplained illness deepens as doctors find nothing wrong despite her declining health. Alice, Tom, Mike, and Robin grow concerned, leading to plans for hospitalization and neurological testing. Maggie confides in Melissa about her condition.
Shane realizes Gillian may be Emma’s real killer after noticing she resembles Kim from behind. Gillian continues manipulating him while secretly plotting with her twin, Grace, to hide .. show full overview
Shane realizes Gillian may be Emma’s real killer after noticing she resembles Kim from behind. Gillian continues manipulating him while secretly plotting with her twin, Grace, to hide their crimes.
Justin keeps pursuing Anjelica despite her insults. She uses him to dodge Alex, repeatedly dismisses him, yet they unexpectedly end up in bed. She makes clear any future encounters happen only on her terms.
Kayla treats Steve’s hand, but he pushes to remove the stitches early so he can play pool before the wedding. At the Emergency Center, Steve intervenes during Kayla’s treatment of a gang member, sparking a fight. Police arrest him when they discover his bail has been revoked.
Hope arranges a secret tunnel meeting so Shane can tell Kim his theory about Gillian. Kim is stunned. Doug gives Hope a blanket made by Addie, deeply touching her.
Steve is arrested for carrying a weapon. Kayla fights Roman for his release, and Steve briefly lets himself imagine a tender moment with her. Roman frees him only for Kayla’s sake, .. show full overview
Steve is arrested for carrying a weapon. Kayla fights Roman for his release, and Steve briefly lets himself imagine a tender moment with her. Roman frees him only for Kayla’s sake, admitting he’d rather keep Steve locked up and away from her. Steve thanks Kayla but decides to avoid her for his remaining four days of freedom.
Shane suspects Gillian’s involvement in Emma’s death after learning a stable boy mistook her for Kim. He and Kim stage a public argument at Blondie’s to keep Gillian off‑balance, then meet secretly in the tunnels to plan their next steps.
Justin arrives at Anjelica’s expecting romance but finds Tom and Paul discussing a diabetes center. Anjelica tricks him with a business meeting, then takes him to bed afterward.
Frankie refuses the senior trip to Florida, upset watching Jennifer and Glenn together, until Caroline persuades him to go. Glenn tells Jennifer he wants them to be intimate on the trip, leaving her uneasy.
Adrienne is triggered at the hospital when an orderly startles her, bringing back vivid memories of Duke’s rape. With Mike’s support, she begins counseling with Kim, though one key .. show full overview
Adrienne is triggered at the hospital when an orderly startles her, bringing back vivid memories of Duke’s rape. With Mike’s support, she begins counseling with Kim, though one key detail remains blocked. Later in the park, Justin finds her crying, gently comforts her, picks a flower for her, and she suddenly disappears.
Shane sets a trap using a fake letter from Barbara about Emma’s killer and asks Kim to plant it at Paul’s. The plan backfires when Gillian and her accomplice—her twin sister Grace—steal it first, confirming Shane’s suspicion that Gillian has a partner.
Justin and Lars help Melissa pursue choreography at a dance company. Melissa struggles and feels jealous watching Lars dance with his new partner, but he reassures her their bond is still special. Meanwhile, Maggie is admitted for tests, and her family rallies around her, with Mickey especially shaken seeing her in a wheelchair again.
Bo and Hope prepare to leave Victor’s mansion. Justin finds a document proving Victor was sterile until 1964 and confronts Bo, sparking a fight. Hope is stunned, realizing Shawn may be .. show full overview
Bo and Hope prepare to leave Victor’s mansion. Justin finds a document proving Victor was sterile until 1964 and confronts Bo, sparking a fight. Hope is stunned, realizing Shawn may be Bo’s real father.
Kayla worries about Roman, who apologizes for being distant since Marlena vanished. Frankie walks Carrie home.
Abe uncovers Walker Coleman’s mob ties and long affair with Tamara, warning Roman.
Steve keeps pushing Kayla away before prison. Max watches over her as Steve asked. When Shawn objects, Kayla defends Steve but admits she loves him.
Olivia meets Orpheus, nearly reveals Marlena’s location, then urges Roman to accept she’s gone. Orpheus secretly plants a bug on her.
Justin admits he stole the letter proving Victor isn’t Bo’s father and showed it to Bo. Bo confronts Victor, who confirms Bo is a Brady. Bo struggles, but Hope reassures him his parents .. show full overview
Justin admits he stole the letter proving Victor isn’t Bo’s father and showed it to Bo. Bo confronts Victor, who confirms Bo is a Brady. Bo struggles, but Hope reassures him his parents will be happy.
Gillian panics after dreaming Shane uncovers her scheme with Grace. Shane and Kim stage a public breakup at Blondie’s to mislead her, then meet secretly in the tunnels. Shane later sneaks into Paul’s apartment to be with Kim.
Justin meets Adrienne in the park; she takes his flower, tells a cryptic story about a girl starting over, and rushes off.
Chris and Leslie agree to form a law partnership. Adrienne asks Chris to delay Steve’s sentencing so she can recover more memories. Anjelica invites Jack to stay, then calls Justin over, and the two are later seen dressing after another intimate encounter.
Bo learns Victor forged his paternity papers and wanted Shawn to raise him. Hurt at first, Bo is comforted when Shawn assures him he’s always been his real father.
Steve faces .. show full overview
Bo learns Victor forged his paternity papers and wanted Shawn to raise him. Hurt at first, Bo is comforted when Shawn assures him he’s always been his real father.
Steve faces sentencing for Duke’s murder. Despite insisting on going alone, Jo and others attend. He delivers a powerful statement about Duke’s abuse before sentencing.
Adrienne finally remembers killing Duke to protect Jo and her sister after Justin unknowingly triggers the memory in the park.
Frankie debates going on the senior trip to Florida, fantasizes about Jennifer, and decides to go. Hope goes into labor as the episode ends.
Bo and Hope race to the hospital despite a flat tire and stolen car. Hope delivers a healthy son, and Bo faints afterward as everyone celebrates.
In court, Adrienne suddenly remembers .. show full overview
Bo and Hope race to the hospital despite a flat tire and stolen car. Hope delivers a healthy son, and Bo faints afterward as everyone celebrates.
In court, Adrienne suddenly remembers she—not Steve—shot Duke in self‑defense. She testifies, the judge drops the charges, and Steve is freed with a warning about perjury.
Olivia confronts Orpheus about bugging her and begs him to stop targeting Roman. Orpheus threatens Roman’s children and Olivia if she talks. When Roman arrives, she lies that Orpheus tried to mug her. Roman later retrieves her scarf from Orpheus’s place, quietly signaling he knows she’s covering.
On the pier, Jo and Adrienne reconcile. Steve and Kayla share a passionate kiss, but he pushes her away again, insisting she forget him even as she refuses.
Justin and Anjelica meet secretly in the park to plan time together. Victor later assigns Justin to work with her on a riverfront project, giving them a convenient cover.
In Florida, .. show full overview
Justin and Anjelica meet secretly in the park to plan time together. Victor later assigns Justin to work with her on a riverfront project, giving them a convenient cover.
In Florida, Glen tries to seduce Jennifer, but she stops him, saying she’s not ready. Upset, he leaves. Jennifer confides in Sasha, then runs into Frankie on the beach and is relieved to learn he’s also a virgin.
Grace prepares to leave Salem. Pretending to be Gillian, she tells Shane she has feelings for him and is leaving because of Kim. Shane asks her to dinner. Gillian is furious but pleased the situation helps her with Shane.
At Blondie’s, Kim watches uneasily as Shane dines and dances with Gillian. Calliope tries to nudge them back together. Kim and Gillian clash backstage, with Kim sarcastically telling her she can have Shane.
Victor visits Hope’s baby, and a conversation with Shawn about fatherhood unexpectedly moves him.
Bo and Hope bring baby Shawn Douglas home. Bo announces he’s Shawn Brady’s son, not Victor’s, and Roman arrives to reconcile. Later, Roman and Abe find a photo linking Olivia to .. show full overview
Bo and Hope bring baby Shawn Douglas home. Bo announces he’s Shawn Brady’s son, not Victor’s, and Roman arrives to reconcile. Later, Roman and Abe find a photo linking Olivia to Orpheus’s wife.
Adrienne struggles after killing Duke. Steve brings her home, and Jo reflects on Duke’s decline, finally removing her wedding ring. Jo and Adrienne decide to help Steve and Kayla get together.
Maggie has unexplained speech issues despite normal tests. The episode closes with Jo comforting Adrienne, Steve walking alone, and Kayla quietly longing for him.
Justin brings a teddy bear to Bo and Hope, hoping for a truce; Hope is kind, Bo stays wary. Kim avoids Paul, who suspects Shane is protecting her. Shane finds a page from Grace’s .. show full overview
Justin brings a teddy bear to Bo and Hope, hoping for a truce; Hope is kind, Bo stays wary. Kim avoids Paul, who suspects Shane is protecting her. Shane finds a page from Grace’s manuscript and questions Gillian. He and Gillian confront Alex about Barbara’s missing letter, then Shane heads to New York to check Alex’s alibi. Kim and Gillian clash at the hospital, and Paul breaks up their fight. Shane asks Kim to join him, while Gillian secretly plans to follow.
Bo and Hope name their baby Shawn Douglas and spot a sailboat Bo loves. At Chris and Leslie’s chaotic law office, Justin and Anjelica arrive to discuss a waterfront project. Anjelica also mentions her stepson Jack, who has Hodgkin’s and will soon come to Salem for treatment.
Jennifer breaks up with Gle
nn after he pressures her, and rumors spread. She and Frankie pool money for bus tickets to leave town.
Adrienne and Jo trick Steve and Kayla into a date at .. show full overview
Jennifer breaks up with Gle
nn after he pressures her, and rumors spread. She and Frankie pool money for bus tickets to leave town.
Adrienne and Jo trick Steve and Kayla into a date at Blondie’s. They share a romantic evening, but Steve’s trauma makes him pull away. He later goes to confess his feelings, only to find Kayla’s old friend Jack in a bathrobe, and leaves without speaking.
Gillian killed Emma on New Year’s Eve and faked an alibi. In New York, Kim secretly meets Shane to confirm Gillian’s story. Gillian arrives and joins them, creating a tense triangle.
Roman and Abe search for Olivia, discovering she may have fled to a tropical estate owned by Rebecca's family. On the island, Orpheus holds both Olivia and Marlena captive, refusing to .. show full overview
Roman and Abe search for Olivia, discovering she may have fled to a tropical estate owned by Rebecca's family. On the island, Orpheus holds both Olivia and Marlena captive, refusing to reveal Marlena's whereabouts.
A complicated romantic situation unfolds in New York when Kim unexpectedly encounters Shane and his new girlfriend Gillian. Paul arrives and poses as Kim's boyfriend to cover her and Shane's secret weekend together. Kim and Paul must now pretend to be a couple to convince Gillian their relationship is truly over, while Shane and Kim are forced to hide their continued connection.
At the hospital, Mike is stunned to discover that Robin's Jane Doe stabbing victim is Diana Colville, an old acquaintance he hasn't seen in years.
Meanwhile, Abe attempts to warn Tamara about her dangerous relationship with Walker Coleman, but she refuses to believe Coleman has changed, though she later thanks Abe for his concern.
Jennifer and Frankie’s bus breaks down, and they witness a robbery while filming at a convenience store. They flee and hide in a shed, where Jennifer feels safe with him.
Jack .. show full overview
Jennifer and Frankie’s bus breaks down, and they witness a robbery while filming at a convenience store. They flee and hide in a shed, where Jennifer feels safe with him.
Jack collapses after reuniting with Kayla and is diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease. Anjelica rushes to him, while Jack insists he doesn’t want to be treated like an invalid.
Steve grows jealous seeing Kayla with Jack and tells her she belongs in Jack’s world, not his.
Bo surprises Hope with a yacht named Fancy Face, though Caroline is upset they plan to leave Salem. Victor visits to hold baby Shawn D, angering Bo when he returns home.
Justin supports Anjelica through Jack’s crisis. Adrienne and Jo hope Steve will finally see Kayla’s worth, and his jealousy suggests he already does.
Shane wakes to Gillian in his hotel room while Kim watches from across the hall. He and Kim plot to trap Gillian by pretending to be a couple. Gillian interrupts them and accuses Shane .. show full overview
Shane wakes to Gillian in his hotel room while Kim watches from across the hall. He and Kim plot to trap Gillian by pretending to be a couple. Gillian interrupts them and accuses Shane of still loving Kim. Realizing Gillian won’t believe he’s moved on, Shane suggests Kim marry Paul to convince her.
Bo and Hope announce their boat adventure to the family, who are happy but sad to see them go. Calliope arranges Martha’s wedding for the next day.
In Florida, Jennifer and Frankie hide from the motorcycle gang who robbed a convenience store. The gang finds Jennifer and drags her off; Frankie hides the incriminating tape and tries to help her escape, but they’re caught at the cabin.
Jack convinces Kayla to be his private nurse so he can leave the hospital early. Steve wrestles with his feelings for her, realizing she’s right when he overhears her telling Adrienne .. show full overview
Jack convinces Kayla to be his private nurse so he can leave the hospital early. Steve wrestles with his feelings for her, realizing she’s right when he overhears her telling Adrienne not to shut people out the way he does.
Justin meets Adrienne at the Emergency Center and asks her to the park. Nervous but encouraged by Kayla and Steve, she agrees. Their meeting goes well, with Justin offering gentle support and friendship.
Steve cancels dinner with Adrienne to support her date, then tries to ask Kayla out. Jack arrives needing her, and Steve steps aside, conflicted as he watches them leave.
Calliope’s dog Martha marries Reggie in a chaotic, emotional ceremony full of pets and confetti.
A mysterious man disguised as a doctor tampers with Diana Colville’s IV. Mike reveals he and Diana were college friends.
Bo and Hope attend an emotional going‑away party before setting off on their boat trip. Roman learns the ISA can’t confirm the Marlena tape and heads to a tropical island where Orpheus .. show full overview
Bo and Hope attend an emotional going‑away party before setting off on their boat trip. Roman learns the ISA can’t confirm the Marlena tape and heads to a tropical island where Orpheus may be holding her.
Kim asks Paul to marry her as ISA cover. He reluctantly agrees, and when Gillian grows suspicious, Paul publicly announces their engagement, leaving her stunned.
Grace slips out and meets Neil, upsetting Gillian. In Florida, Jennifer and Frankie are held hostage by the motorcycle gang demanding the murder tape. Frankie tricks them into a pit, and he and Jennifer escape on a hot‑wired motorcycle.
On their boat, Bo and Hope share a quiet moment before a gunman suddenly appears behind Hope, ending on a cliffhanger.
Bo and Hope sail away together after Bo says goodbye to Victor. On the waterfront, a thug threatens Hope, but Bo, Steve, and Kayla intervene. Steve and Bo reconcile as they help the .. show full overview
Bo and Hope sail away together after Bo says goodbye to Victor. On the waterfront, a thug threatens Hope, but Bo, Steve, and Kayla intervene. Steve and Bo reconcile as they help the couple depart.
Meanwhile, Jennifer and Frankie flee a motorcycle gang in Florida. They attempt to call home but are arrested by a skeptical cop who won't let them make a call. Back in Salem, Alice worries when Jennifer doesn't return. Max relays details of Frankie's dropped phone call to Abe, who issues an APB.
On a remote island, Orpheus reunites Marlena with Olivia, Rebecca's sister and Roman's love interest. Marlena learns Roman still hopes she's alive. Olivia, who initially sought revenge for her sister's death, has fallen in love with Roman and his family. She offers to help Marlena escape. Roman arrives at the island searching for Marlena but finds the estate abandoned, unaware she's nearby.
Kim and Shane meet secretly on the pier in disguise, admitting their relationship has shifted. When Caroline confronts them about Kim’s engagement to Paul, they pretend it’s over, but .. show full overview
Kim and Shane meet secretly on the pier in disguise, admitting their relationship has shifted. When Caroline confronts them about Kim’s engagement to Paul, they pretend it’s over, but Kim later tells Shane they must hide their true connection to stay safe from Gillian.
Justin persuades Adrienne into a dinner date at the Cheatin’ Heart, posing as a construction worker. They have a warm, easy evening together as the last customers in the bar.
Steve helps Joanie and her son celebrate his birthday, then spots Kayla on a picnic date with Jack. Seeing them together, he fears Jack is the better fit. Kayla urges Steve to stop punishing himself, but he rejects her advice.
Caroline doubts Kim and Shane’s supposed breakup. Neil’s finalized divorce sparks unnoticed chemistry with Joanie.
Kim and Paul marry in what looks like a real ceremony, while Shane pretends to be drunk watching. Afterward, he brings Gillian home, where Kim has staged a setup. When Gillian nearly .. show full overview
Kim and Paul marry in what looks like a real ceremony, while Shane pretends to be drunk watching. Afterward, he brings Gillian home, where Kim has staged a setup. When Gillian nearly discovers Kim hiding, Shane drugs her champagne so Kim can slip out. Shane and Kim share a brief, bittersweet kiss before parting and warning each other to stay safe.
Roman sneaks onto an estate searching for Marlena, unaware Orpheus is watching through cameras. Marlena and Olivia plan a risky escape. Olivia meets Roman in the garden and subtly warns him about surveillance.
Diana wakes in the hospital claiming she was mugged, but Mike suspects attempted murder and pushes for the truth. Maggie grows weak and clumsy, prompting Mickey to suggest further medical evaluation. Melissa prepares to leave for New York with Lars and the dance company, while friends debate whether Kim’s marriage to Paul is truly right for her.
Marlena is presumed dead after her plane crashes while Roman watches helplessly. He had arrived too late, having killed Orpheus during a struggle in which Olivia was shot; Olivia .. show full overview
Marlena is presumed dead after her plane crashes while Roman watches helplessly. He had arrived too late, having killed Orpheus during a struggle in which Olivia was shot; Olivia revealed Marlena’s location.
Jennifer and Frankie are jailed after the motorcycle‑gang robbery but spot the incriminating tape on a corrupt deputy. When a fight breaks out, Frankie swipes the tape. The sheriff arrests the deputy and a gang member, then releases Jennifer and Frankie to a nearby hotel.
Justin secretly pays Adrienne’s overdue electric bill, then disguises himself as a maintenance worker to engineer a chance encounter. They later meet at the Cheatin’ Heart and bond over books and conversation late into the night. Adrienne’s legal troubles with Steve end after Chris accepts payment from her and Jo.
Marlena’s plane crashes with no survivors, and Roman accepts her final letter urging him to move on. Olivia, guilty for Marlena’s death, vows to raise Orpheus’s children, and Roman .. show full overview
Marlena’s plane crashes with no survivors, and Roman accepts her final letter urging him to move on. Olivia, guilty for Marlena’s death, vows to raise Orpheus’s children, and Roman chooses not to charge her.
Shane tricks Gillian into thinking they slept together, finds a suspicious London ticket, and impersonates her on a call—just as the real Gillian walks in.
Jennifer and Frankie return from Florida; she admits she didn’t sleep with Glenn, and Frankie begins embracing the Bradys as family, with Max calling Shawn “Pop.”
Riverfront residents are evicted by the Kiriakis/Deveraux project. Steve hosts a chili dinner to help, Jack and Kayla pursue legal options, and Adrienne donates Justin’s anonymous $200. Steve’s “One‑Eyed Chili” anchors the night.
Diana refuses to identify her attacker, but a disguised man poisons her IV. Mike and Robin save her, and she stays silent to protect him.
Shane proposes to Gillian at Blondie’s, .. show full overview
Diana refuses to identify her attacker, but a disguised man poisons her IV. Mike and Robin save her, and she stays silent to protect him.
Shane proposes to Gillian at Blondie’s, planning a quick trip to England before the wedding. Kim signals him to meet in the tunnels, where he reveals the plan. Kim and Paul, posing as newlyweds, witness the proposal.
Simon Hopkins becomes chief administrator. Tom arranges a romantic dinner for Alice, realizing he’s taken her for granted.
Alex discovers Kim’s marriage is fake but stays quiet when Shane threatens to tie him to Emma’s murder. Shane buys an engagement ring, hinting his proposal to Gillian is part of a larger scheme.
Jennifer and Frankie return to school and face hostility over Glenn. Glenn fights Frankie, they both get detention, and Jennifer is devastated to be paired with Glenn for a project. .. show full overview
Jennifer and Frankie return to school and face hostility over Glenn. Glenn fights Frankie, they both get detention, and Jennifer is devastated to be paired with Glenn for a project. Sasha turns on her, but Frankie urges her not to care.
Kayla works two jobs to avoid thinking about Steve. Jack asks Steve to help riverfront residents, and Steve refuses until Kayla challenges him, hinting he’s jealous. After she leaves, he changes his mind. Jack notices the lingering feelings between them.
Roman returns to Salem grieving Marlena but finds comfort with Carrie.
Leslie takes on a pro bono case, surprising Chris. Calliope humorously boosts Chris’s reputation to potential clients.
Justin convinces Melissa that Lars cares more about dance than her, leading her to break up with him and reject his New York offer. Justin comforts her afterward.
At Blondie’s, Kim .. show full overview
Justin convinces Melissa that Lars cares more about dance than her, leading her to break up with him and reject his New York offer. Justin comforts her afterward.
At Blondie’s, Kim runs into Shane and Gillian. Shane later meets Kim on the pier to coordinate their plan to expose Emma’s killer, arranging for Alex to spread rumors that Kim’s marriage was fake. Gillian, hiding nearby, sees them kiss and overhears everything. Grace’s dark suggestion in her book gives Gillian a sinister idea.
Jack partners with Steve to help displaced riverfront residents, despite Anjelica’s disapproval. Jack and Kayla work on political solutions while Steve meets privately with residents. Jack notices Steve’s priorities and the lingering tension between Steve and Kayla.
Calliope struggles fitting Gillian’s wedding dress and insults her. Alex confirms Kim’s marriage was staged and tells Gillian, fueling her suspicions about Shane.
Steve brings Lucy, a riverfront resident with a rat bite, to Kayla. He wants to expose the unsafe conditions with a dramatic stunt, but Kayla insists on proper medical care.
Diana is .. show full overview
Steve brings Lucy, a riverfront resident with a rat bite, to Kayla. He wants to expose the unsafe conditions with a dramatic stunt, but Kayla insists on proper medical care.
Diana is nearly suffocated by a fake guard and hides in the stairwell, where Steve and Kayla find her. They take her to Kayla’s loft to protect her, but Diana refuses to explain who’s after her, leaving Steve worried for Kayla’s safety.
Shane, Kim, and Grace set a trap to eliminate Gillian. Grace feeds Gillian a false “ending,” and Kim is lured to a cabin where Gillian confesses to killing Emma and a cab driver. Kim escapes, and Gillian watches from a helicopter as Kim’s bomb‑rigged car explodes off a cliff. At the church, Shane prepares to marry Gillian, unaware she has her own deadly plan. Roman senses something is wrong.
Gillian is exposed at her wedding for trying to murder Kim. Kim arrives with proof that Gillian sabotaged her car, and when Gillian pulls a gun, Shane disarms her. Gillian is arrested. .. show full overview
Gillian is exposed at her wedding for trying to murder Kim. Kim arrives with proof that Gillian sabotaged her car, and when Gillian pulls a gun, Shane disarms her. Gillian is arrested. Shane and Kim reconcile, and he immediately proposes, having already arranged the wedding.
Diana finally explains her situation while hiding at Kayla’s loft: her friend James died in an explosion she believes was murder, and she saw a man with a long braid fleeing. She came to Salem to find him and was attacked. Steve insists on staying to protect her and Kayla.
Justin secretly arranges for Adrienne to win a fancy dinner, and they share a romantic evening. Adrienne admits the wealthy lifestyle isn’t for her, disappointing Justin.
Victor becomes interested in Mike’s cancer research breakthrough. A mysterious man with a long braid also takes notice. Kayla, drawn to Steve as he fights for riverfront residents, later asks him not to leave.
Kim and Shane marry in a traditional Catholic ceremony, with Kayla as maid of honor. After a lavish reception at Neil’s, they leave for a surprise honeymoon.
Steve encourages Jack to .. show full overview
Kim and Shane marry in a traditional Catholic ceremony, with Kayla as maid of honor. After a lavish reception at Neil’s, they leave for a surprise honeymoon.
Steve encourages Jack to pursue Kayla, and Jack agrees she’s his type. Kayla catches the bouquet, and Jack flirts about her being next to marry, though she brushes it off.
Justin becomes increasingly drawn to Adrienne, engineering “accidental” encounters and even slipping away from the wedding to see her. Adrienne worries he’d reject her if he knew her past with Duke.
Frankie attends his first wedding with Jennifer, catching Carrie’s eye but focusing on supporting Jennifer as she feels ostracized. Neil briefly steps out, haunted by memories of his wedding to Liz.
Steve arrives at the Curtis house for a meeting with Jack, unaware the reception is happening there. The day celebrates Kim and Shane while quietly setting up future romantic complications.
Justin gives Adrienne a treasured poetry book, triggering painful memories of her father Duke. Overwhelmed, she rejects the gift and his dinner invitation, later telling Jo she feels old .. show full overview
Justin gives Adrienne a treasured poetry book, triggering painful memories of her father Duke. Overwhelmed, she rejects the gift and his dinner invitation, later telling Jo she feels old trauma resurfacing. Justin, conflicted, meets Anjelica but can’t continue their affair.
Shane surprises Kim with an Orient Express getaway. He stops a purse thief, while a mysterious German‑accented man watches and sends them champagne.
Jennifer defends Frankie against school gossip and rejects Glenn’s attempt at reconciliation. After speaking with Alice, she learns Glenn has dropped their project partnership, allowing Frankie to take his place.
Justin persuades Adrienne to go on a date with him Friday night after she initially refuses, worried about secrets she's keeping. Meanwhile, a mysterious man with a braid connected to .. show full overview
Justin persuades Adrienne to go on a date with him Friday night after she initially refuses, worried about secrets she's keeping. Meanwhile, a mysterious man with a braid connected to James's death arrives at the hospital searching for Diana Colville and obtains her location. Mike and Robin spot him and want to call the police, but Diana refuses. The braided man then targets Mike, seeing him in a gala program. Steve dramatically kidnaps Anjelica to show her the poor riverfront conditions she wants demolished; the plan backfires when she decides to replace it with luxury condos instead. Steve and Jack cooperate to move dangerous electrical wires, and Anjelica shows unexpected compassion. Anjelica secretly asks about developing affordable housing there. Victor invites Justin to Friday's Youth Wing gala, unaware Justin already made plans with Adrienne. Diana remains traumatized by James's death and increasingly paranoid about the man stalking her.
Diana recovers from the explosion but remains in danger. A braided man breaks into her hospital room, photographing her journal, and Mike can’t catch him. Diana fears she knows something .. show full overview
Diana recovers from the explosion but remains in danger. A braided man breaks into her hospital room, photographing her journal, and Mike can’t catch him. Diana fears she knows something about the explosion and a man named Dickson.
Kim and Shane enjoy their Paris honeymoon, unaware a German man from the train is watching them. Police arrest him before he can approach, leaving the couple oblivious to the threat.
Victor bonds with Andrew in the park and reminisces with Caroline about their past, vowing not to lose another son.
Abe grows uneasy when Tamara summons him to the park only to be claimed by Walker Coleman. He confides his concern to Roman, who is still grieving.
At the hospital gala, Adrienne cancels her date with Justin to help Jo. Justin attends with Melissa, leading to an awkward run‑in. After Adrienne catches him lying, he apologizes with a .. show full overview
At the hospital gala, Adrienne cancels her date with Justin to help Jo. Justin attends with Melissa, leading to an awkward run‑in. After Adrienne catches him lying, he apologizes with a small romantic gesture, and they plan to leave together later.
Calliope warns of Eugene’s premonition involving danger for Steve and Kayla. A braided man arrives in Salem intending to kill Mike. When Kayla is asked to fetch Mike for an urgent lab message, Steve insists on escorting her. A man emerges from a manhole near the lab and flees just before they arrive.
Harper unexpectedly appears at the gala. As Steve walks Kayla downstairs, the sabotaged lab collapses, trapping them inside.
Shane and Kim return early from Paris to be with Andrew. Shane wants to adopt him, but Victor refuses and immediately launches a custody fight. Shane threatens to expose Victor’s .. show full overview
Shane and Kim return early from Paris to be with Andrew. Shane wants to adopt him, but Victor refuses and immediately launches a custody fight. Shane threatens to expose Victor’s crimes.
Mike’s research lab explodes. Diana is convinced it’s sabotage by the braided man who killed her friend in a similar blast, but police find no evidence. She remains certain the two explosions are connected.
Steve and Kayla are trapped in the rubble. Steve tends to her injured leg and tries to keep her calm as she develops a fever and struggles to breathe, fearing no one knows they’re missing.
Jack confides in Harper about his growing feelings for Kayla, though Harper doubts she fits the image of a politician’s wife.
Justin juggles his feelings for Adrienne while Melissa helps him hide his identity at the Emergency Center. Melissa insists he be honest with her but agrees to keep his secret. Justin’s .. show full overview
Justin juggles his feelings for Adrienne while Melissa helps him hide his identity at the Emergency Center. Melissa insists he be honest with her but agrees to keep his secret. Justin’s affection for Adrienne is clear.
At the Kiriakis mansion, Justin pointedly flirts and tells suggestive stories to unsettle Anjelica in front of Harper and Victor. Anjelica masks her anger but is clearly rattled.
Diana insists the lab explosion wasn’t accidental and vows to investigate despite her worsening illness. Mike worries about her health. In the wreckage, Steve cares for a feverish, fading Kayla, confessing his love as she loses consciousness.
Neil surprises Jo with a raise, thanking her for her hard work and friendship.
Kim returns early from her honeymoon eager to share news about a “special young man,” but her moment is eclipsed when Kayla goes missing. Jack finds her abandoned car, and with Steve .. show full overview
Kim returns early from her honeymoon eager to share news about a “special young man,” but her moment is eclipsed when Kayla goes missing. Jack finds her abandoned car, and with Steve also missing, Salem grows alarmed. In reality, Steve and Kayla are trapped under the collapsed lab; he tends to her fever and delirium as they grow closer. Kayla admits she loves him, and though Steve struggles to say it back, he’s determined they’ll survive.
Victor refuses Kim’s custody compromise over Andrew despite Caroline’s pleas. Rescue teams converge on the lab, and Steve creates an opening that allows Jack to lead the dig. Kayla is freed first, then Steve, and the rescue becomes Jack’s celebrated triumph. Later, Kim reveals her “special young man” is Andrew and asks Neil and Peachy to be his godparents for his first‑birthday christening.
Kayla recovers in the hospital after the lab explosion, but Steve dodges any discussion of his love confession, frustrating her. Jack sees their argument and comforts Kayla, who admits .. show full overview
Kayla recovers in the hospital after the lab explosion, but Steve dodges any discussion of his love confession, frustrating her. Jack sees their argument and comforts Kayla, who admits she can’t let go of Steve despite his distance.
Diana, shaken by the blast, tells Mike her late fiancé James met Senator Harper before his death and suspects murder. Harper claims James only wanted research funding and offers nothing more.
The FBI pressures Steve to fake an assassination attempt on Harper to expose a group targeting doctors. They warn Steve and Kayla are now in danger. Wanting to protect her, Steve agrees — unaware “Harper” is actually an undercover operative manipulating him.
Meanwhile, Maggie faints, and Robin discovers she’s severely malnourished due to swallowing issues, requiring hospitalization as the family searches for answers.
Andrew’s christening and first birthday bring family together, while Justin finds Adrienne’s discarded poem, turns it into a song, and surprises her with a romantic performance at .. show full overview
Andrew’s christening and first birthday bring family together, while Justin finds Adrienne’s discarded poem, turns it into a song, and surprises her with a romantic performance at Blondie’s — a moment that deepens their bond.
Victor disrupts the celebration by arriving with police and a court order, accusing Kim of being an unfit mother and demanding custody of Andrew. Shane is pulled into an emergency hearing as tensions escalate.
Meanwhile, Steve meets an FBI agent to carry out a staged “assassination” of Senator Harper using paint‑capsule bullets. Unbeknownst to him, the agent switches the gun. When Steve shoots Harper on the pier, a real gunman appears and tries to kill him, forcing Steve to dive into the river. The setup makes it clear Steve has been framed.
After Steve is blamed for shooting Senator Harper, Anjelica confronts Jo and Adrienne, demanding Jo resign. They defend Steve, and Neil refuses to fire Jo. Justin secretly witnesses the .. show full overview
After Steve is blamed for shooting Senator Harper, Anjelica confronts Jo and Adrienne, demanding Jo resign. They defend Steve, and Neil refuses to fire Jo. Justin secretly witnesses the clash but can’t intervene without revealing his identity, which weighs on him. He later arranges a meeting with Adrienne, apologizes for avoiding her, and she forgives him while stressing trust — unaware of his deception.
Diana, Mike, and Robin investigate links between James Dickson and Dr. Simon Hopkins. Diana goes undercover and confirms James was Hopkins’ student. Simon privately warns someone that Diana’s group is getting too close and action is needed.
Chris offers to represent Steve, angering Leslie, who threatens to end their partnership if he takes the case.
After Steve is blamed for shooting Senator Harper, Anjelica confronts Jo and Adrienne, demanding Jo resign. They defend Steve, and Neil refuses to fire Jo. Justin secretly witnesses the .. show full overview
After Steve is blamed for shooting Senator Harper, Anjelica confronts Jo and Adrienne, demanding Jo resign. They defend Steve, and Neil refuses to fire Jo. Justin secretly witnesses the clash but can’t intervene without revealing his identity, which weighs on him. He later arranges a meeting with Adrienne, apologizes for avoiding her, and she forgives him while stressing trust — unaware of his deception.
Diana, Mike, and Robin investigate links between James Dickson and Dr. Simon Hopkins. Diana goes undercover and confirms James was Hopkins’ student. Simon privately warns someone that Diana’s group is getting too close and action is needed.
Chris offers to represent Steve, angering Leslie, who threatens to end their partnership if he takes the case.
Victor threatens Kim with a humiliating press release about her past unless she gives up Andrew, but she refuses and her family rallies behind her. Steve hides at Kayla’s loft, insisting .. show full overview
Victor threatens Kim with a humiliating press release about her past unless she gives up Andrew, but she refuses and her family rallies behind her. Steve hides at Kayla’s loft, insisting he’s been framed for shooting Harper. Roman plants a phone tap, and when Steve calls, Kayla hangs up to protect him, devastating them both.
Kim opens up to Kayla about her history. Shane punches Alex when he tries to exploit Kim’s situation, and Caroline confronts Victor, warning he’s underestimated the Bradys’ loyalty.
Meanwhile, Simon moves to ensure Steve is found and silenced before he can expose the truth behind Harper’s shooting.
Justin agrees to stop a riverfront protest for Anjelica’s sake, but when he learns Adrienne is leading it for displaced residents, he reverses course and proposes a .. show full overview
Justin agrees to stop a riverfront protest for Anjelica’s sake, but when he learns Adrienne is leading it for displaced residents, he reverses course and proposes a counter‑demonstration. He narrowly avoids being seen kissing Anjelica on the pier.
Steve hides in the barn he once shared with Kayla. She finds his harmonica and leaves him a note, but a farmer intercepts it. Steve tries to retrieve it while Kayla waits by the phone for a call that never comes.
Diana tells Mike that James died while working on a classified project. Believing someone else is in danger, she and Mike warn Simon on the pier, where shots ring out. Simon introduces “FBI agent” Ed Daniels, but Diana is suspicious. After they leave, Simon’s associate emerges, implying their warning has been successfully shut down.
Jack is upset Kayla wants to help Steve, but Jennifer and Frankie distract him with a school interview. Later, they interview Adrienne, who passionately defends the riverfront demonstration.
Steve, wanted for shooting Senator Deveraux, contacts Kayla for money, a disguise, and his gun. She agrees despite Caroline’s warnings and Jack’s confession that he’s falling for .. show full overview
Steve, wanted for shooting Senator Deveraux, contacts Kayla for money, a disguise, and his gun. She agrees despite Caroline’s warnings and Jack’s confession that he’s falling for her.
Victor’s article exposing Kim’s past causes chaos: Carrie fights at school and is suspended, and Kim faces judgment at the hospital. Shane prepares to head to the Bahamas to find Bo and strengthen their case against Victor.
A German man begins stalking Kim under Dr. Hopkins’ orders. Hopkins also sends Kai to follow Kayla, hoping she’ll lead them to Steve. Jack refuses Anjelica’s demand to fire Kayla, defending her despite her ties to Steve and Kim.
While Kim visits Andrew, a car hits his stroller. The mysterious man was nearby but not responsible. Victor rushes Andrew and Kim to the hospital as Carrie faces Roman’s disappointment over her fight, though he ultimately understands.
Andrew is rushed to the hospital in critical condition, and shocking tests reveal Victor isn’t his biological father — Shane is. Neil delivers the news as Andrew’s fate remains .. show full overview
Andrew is rushed to the hospital in critical condition, and shocking tests reveal Victor isn’t his biological father — Shane is. Neil delivers the news as Andrew’s fate remains uncertain.
Steve, framed for shooting a senator, hides in a barn. Kayla brings supplies but refuses to retrieve his gun, fearing it will worsen things. When the man with the braid finds them, they flee to an abandoned building where squatters hide them. Steve urges Kayla to leave for her safety, but she refuses.
Diana adopts a new strategy, posing as a shallow society columnist to convince her enemies she’s harmless while secretly investigating James’s death. Her performance wins over her editor.
In the Bahamas, Shane and Peachy search for Bo and Hope. After missing Caroline’s urgent message at first, Shane finally learns about Andrew’s accident and books a flight home.
Shane returns to Salem and learns he’s Andrew’s biological father when Andrew needs a rare blood type for emergency surgery. Victor is devastated by the revelation. Shane donates blood, .. show full overview
Shane returns to Salem and learns he’s Andrew’s biological father when Andrew needs a rare blood type for emergency surgery. Victor is devastated by the revelation. Shane donates blood, Andrew survives, and he and Kim share an emotional moment realizing they always sensed the truth.
Justin and Adrienne grow closer through park meetings. Though he initially opposes her construction protest, they bond over their differences. After Andrew’s accident, Justin leaves to support Victor, then later reconciles with Adrienne, who admits he’s helped her face conflict rooted in her past.
Frankie tricks Carrie into babysitting Max, while he and Jennifer work on their senior project. Frankie invites Jennifer to prom as friends. Carrie is disappointed at first but becomes excited when Jennifer asks her to help choose a dress.
Maggie is diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, and Tom, Mike, and Robin outline treatment options. She’s overwhelmed but relieved, and her family supports her.
Steve and Kayla stay on .. show full overview
Maggie is diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, and Tom, Mike, and Robin outline treatment options. She’s overwhelmed but relieved, and her family supports her.
Steve and Kayla stay on the run. After learning they’re being hunted, they steal costumes and board a party train. When Roman and fake FBI agent Ed Daniels stop it, Steve pretends to take Kayla hostage to escape. They flee in a stolen car as Roman sets roadblocks.
Diana continues her undercover society‑reporter act, interviewing Anjelica but learning little. Jack brings news police are closing in on Steve. Diana later tells Mike and Robin she believes Steve is being manipulated.
Simon, Kai, and the corrupt Daniels coordinate the manhunt. Simon dismisses Diana as harmless. Jack grows frantic about Kayla being with Steve, but Roman warns him not to interfere.
Hans arrives seeking Shane’s help but is shot before explaining why.
Anjelica hires thugs to turn Adrienne’s protest into a riot; Justin sees the setup, but Adrienne is arrested when .. show full overview
Hans arrives seeking Shane’s help but is shot before explaining why.
Anjelica hires thugs to turn Adrienne’s protest into a riot; Justin sees the setup, but Adrienne is arrested when police arrive.
Steve stays on the run with Kayla as his “hostage.” She refuses to leave him, and after he briefly abandons her for safety, she finds him again and he comforts her.
Shane warns Alex to stay away from Andrew, suspecting Emma manipulated the paternity tests.
At the pier, Frankie and Jennifer support Adrienne; Frankie protects Jennifer when violence breaks out.
Simon orders Hans eliminated, ensuring the threat to their operation is removed.
Steve and Kayla flee authorities after Steve wins money hustling pool in a bar. When confronted by armed locals, they escape to a plane hangar and Steve pilots a plane despite Kayla's .. show full overview
Adrienne discovers Justin is actually a wealthy Kiriakis, not the construction worker she trusted, and feels completely betrayed. She refuses his explanations and walks away despite his .. show full overview
Adrienne discovers Justin is actually a wealthy Kiriakis, not the construction worker she trusted, and feels completely betrayed. She refuses his explanations and walks away despite his promise to fight for them.
Steve and Kayla survive a plane crash in the forest. Kayla re‑injures her leg, and Steve tends to her and protects her from a bear, nearly falling off a cliff. Later, they share a quiet, intimate moment resting by the fire.
Police still believe Kayla is Steve’s hostage. Roman and Shawn search for them, while Frankie learns the truth during a visit to Jennifer. Her support convinces him to stand by Steve. Carrie, staying overnight, wakes to see Frankie and Jennifer together, noticing their growing connection.
Hans gives Robin a mysterious computer disk for Kimberly, but it vanishes before she can retrieve it. Dr. Hopkins orchestrates a search Simon breaks into Robin's office while an .. show full overview
Hans gives Robin a mysterious computer disk for Kimberly, but it vanishes before she can retrieve it. Dr. Hopkins orchestrates a search Simon breaks into Robin's office while an accomplice searches the Donovan house, knocking out Peachy. Alice accidentally takes the disk with outgoing mail, which gets marked "return to sender." Meanwhile, Diana pushes to investigate James's death, believing Hans holds answers. Shane agrees to take the ISA case, and all realize the disk is missing, putting their lives in danger.
Separately, Frankie spends the night at Jennifer's; Carrie covers when Alice nearly catches him. Jennifer and Frankie go prom dress shopping as Sasha pursues Frankie and Derek asks Carrie to provoke him. Alice warmly tells them that she fell in love with her best friend, hinting at their deeper connection. At the hospital, Grace nervously asks Neil to read her manuscript, and he enthusiastically approves.
Justin tells Melissa he cares for Adrienne, but she avoids him, believing he’s mocking her with his wealthy friends. Anjelica pushes him to hire Melissa as Jack’s assistant to divert .. show full overview
Justin tells Melissa he cares for Adrienne, but she avoids him, believing he’s mocking her with his wealthy friends. Anjelica pushes him to hire Melissa as Jack’s assistant to divert Jack from Kayla.
Steve and Kayla remain stranded after the crash. Kayla stays willingly despite the kidnapping charges, and they grow closer while building shelter before a storm. When radio reports mention an FBI search, they prepare to flee, but Kayla’s injured leg slows them.
Bad weather hinders the search in Salem. Anjelica pressures Roman, while Jack hires Melissa despite knowing Anjelica’s motives.
At the Curtis mansion, Anjelica cruelly dismisses Adrienne. Justin defends her and follows her out.
Jennifer panics over her school project, but Frankie helps her finish it at the fishing shack, where they share their first kiss. Frankie’s ex Sasha secretly watches and, after they .. show full overview
Jennifer panics over her school project, but Frankie helps her finish it at the fishing shack, where they share their first kiss. Frankie’s ex Sasha secretly watches and, after they leave, destroys the project in jealousy.
Diana, Shane, Kim, and Mike investigate Hans at a science convention. Diana is devastated to learn her late fiancé James never worked for the foundation as he claimed, while Shane discovers Hans was involved in a secret government project.
Melissa starts her job as Jack’s assistant, and they quickly bond. Maggie chooses surgery for her myasthenia gravis, and Mickey admits he feels lost without her. When Jennifer and Frankie return for her purse, they find the project ruined, putting Jennifer’s graduation at risk.
Steve and Kayla share an intimate moment at a hot spring before a helicopter forces them to hide. Steve destroys the crashed plane to erase their trail, and Kayla briefly believes he .. show full overview
Steve and Kayla share an intimate moment at a hot spring before a helicopter forces them to hide. Steve destroys the crashed plane to erase their trail, and Kayla briefly believes he died in the explosion.
Justin tries to regain Adrienne’s trust after lying about his identity. Jo urges her to ask him for help finding Steve, and Justin hires a private investigator and sends flowers, but Adrienne stays angry and rejects him. Victor encourages Justin despite initial doubts.
Mike and Robin plan their wedding after Mike’s conversion. When the mysterious disk appears in Robin’s mail, they call Shane — but an unknown gunman shoots Robin and steals the disk, leaving her fate uncertain.
Robin is shot in her office and the disk is stolen. Mike finds her and she’s rushed into surgery, surviving but still critical. Shane and Kim search her office, recover several disks, .. show full overview
Robin is shot in her office and the disk is stolen. Mike finds her and she’s rushed into surgery, surviving but still critical. Shane and Kim search her office, recover several disks, and identify one that needs a special access code — likely the original.
Justin tries to reconcile with Adrienne, admitting he fell for her vulnerability, but she refuses, fearing he could never accept her past and believing their worlds don’t fit.
Steve and Kayla fake their deaths by blowing up the plane, then evade helicopters in the jungle. Steve is bitten by a snake and Kayla saves him. Victor and Dr. Hopkins are revealed as allies, and Simon reports Steve and Kayla are presumed dead, though Victor demands proof.
Jennifer’s ruined project jeopardizes her graduation. Principal Frost lets her resubmit, but she’ll graduate late, and she asks Frankie to go to prom without her.
Shane works to .. show full overview
Jennifer’s ruined project jeopardizes her graduation. Principal Frost lets her resubmit, but she’ll graduate late, and she asks Frankie to go to prom without her.
Shane works to decode the disk, meeting Professor Zelda for clues. Kim, jealous and suspicious of James, arranges a “backup” lunch with Neil at the same restaurant. They discuss growing doubts about James’s past.
Police arrest a man after finding Robin’s purse during a hospital break‑in. Mike identifies her belongings and attacks the suspect before Roman intervenes. The man confesses, but Shane and Diana doubt him — especially after Shane finds a photo of James and Hans in Helsinki, contradicting James’s claim he never traveled to Europe. Diana becomes increasingly unsettled by James’s lies.
Mike keeps vigil at Robin’s bedside, praying she’ll recover. Diana comforts him as they talk about James and Robin’s fate, unaware Simon is watching them from the background.
Jennifer learns she won't graduate. Steve and Kayla survive a plane crash and find shelter in a honeymoon cabin, where they grow closer Steve confesses she's saved his life three times, .. show full overview
Jennifer learns she won't graduate. Steve and Kayla survive a plane crash and find shelter in a honeymoon cabin, where they grow closer Steve confesses she's saved his life three times, including the day they met. They fall asleep together on a heart-shaped bed.
Adrienne decides to travel to Colorado to search for Steve after hearing about the crash. Justin insists on accompanying her, offering financial support and transport despite Victor's disapproval. Anjelica opposes Justin's involvement with the Johnsons, threatening him and insulting Adrienne, but Justin stands firm in his decision to help.
Victor secretly arranges for someone to tail Adrienne, believing Steve will emerge from hiding for her. Melissa gently suggests Justin is motivated by his guilt over hurting Adrienne, which Justin acknowledges. Jo supports Justin's plan, relieved he'll protect Adrienne during the search.
Justin and Adrienne plan to go to Colorado to search for Steve and Kayla, unaware Victor has ordered their deaths but wants Justin spared.
Shane cracks the disk’s code, revealing .. show full overview
Justin and Adrienne plan to go to Colorado to search for Steve and Kayla, unaware Victor has ordered their deaths but wants Justin spared.
Shane cracks the disk’s code, revealing chemical equations that need urgent investigation.
Harper briefly wakes from his coma, but when Diana sneaks in to question him, Dr. Hopkins catches her. Harper starts to reveal information about James, then suddenly slips back into a coma — a relapse Simon secretly triggers. Simon later reveals he has the disk and isn’t worried about Diana.
Roman, Shane, Diana, Kim, and Mike regroup and confirm the disk contains chemical formulas, with Mike researching them.
Maggie undergoes surgery after an emotional farewell. Frankie helps Jennifer with schoolwork so she can still graduate. At Shenanigans, Carrie flirts with Derek until Roman gently reminds her to let Shawn adjust to her growing up. Paul says goodbye to Kim before leaving for New York.
Jennifer misses her prom but finds comfort when Frankie comes over and they dance together to "Stand by Me." Meanwhile, Carrie sneaks out to the prom with Derek, fantasizing about .. show full overview
Jennifer misses her prom but finds comfort when Frankie comes over and they dance together to "Stand by Me." Meanwhile, Carrie sneaks out to the prom with Derek, fantasizing about Frankie the whole time. When Derek becomes too aggressive, Frankie rescues her and fights him off. Carrie flees back to the fish market, where Frankie helps her hide from Shawn and covers for her.
In Colorado, Justin and Adrienne arrive at the plane crash site searching for Steve and Kayla. Justin discovers Steve's harmonica, giving them hope he survived. Steve and Kayla, meanwhile, are hiding from police in a heart-themed hotel room. While attempting to make love, gunshots suddenly fire through their window as someone pursues them.
Robin wakes from her coma and sees Mike praying, realizing his conversion was driven by love for her rather than faith. She tells her uncle Robert she can’t compromise her religious .. show full overview
Robin wakes from her coma and sees Mike praying, realizing his conversion was driven by love for her rather than faith. She tells her uncle Robert she can’t compromise her religious convictions, even though she loves Mike.
In Colorado, Justin and Adrienne find Steve and Kayla, who are hiding from an assassin. Steve disguises himself as blind to avoid detection and, despite mistrusting Justin’s Kiriakis ties, accepts his help. They camp in the wilderness, and Steve and Kayla share an intimate moment under the stars. The assassin loses their trail but plans to resume the hunt at dawn.
Back home, Jo and Anjelica clash over Steve. Neil comforts Jo and asks her to stay, saying she’s made his house feel like a home, and she agrees.
At the hospital, Diana continues researching the disk’s formula while supporting Mike through his fear for Robin.
Frankie graduates as valedictorian and thanks Jennifer, not realizing she’s listening nearby. She later surprises him at the Brady celebration, where he gives her a shell bracelet and .. show full overview
Frankie graduates as valedictorian and thanks Jennifer, not realizing she’s listening nearby. She later surprises him at the Brady celebration, where he gives her a shell bracelet and tells her she made his day.
Kim secretly takes karate lessons so Shane won’t worry. When he nearly catches her, she hides the instructor, then later flips Shane during a playful demonstration, leading to affectionate wrestling.
Steve, Kayla, Adrienne, and Justin prepare to flee to LA. Steve distrusts Justin’s motives, especially regarding Adrienne. Justin buys a car with his credit card, angering Steve, who fears they’ll be traced. The women persuade Steve to accept the help, and he calls a truce. As they head for California, Justin quietly thanks Adrienne for convincing Steve.
Robin breaks off her engagement to Mike, believing his faith commitment isn't genuine despite his studies. The heartbreak occurs just before Maggie's surprise birthday party at the .. show full overview
Robin breaks off her engagement to Mike, believing his faith commitment isn't genuine despite his studies. The heartbreak occurs just before Maggie's surprise birthday party at the hospital, where family gathers to celebrate. After the party, Robin discharges herself and leaves Mike with his ring, devastated but resolute about her religious convictions.
Meanwhile, Victor and Dr. Hopkins pursue a mysterious disk that Diana possesses, believing it contains a valuable formula. They hire gunmen to steal it from Kim and Diana at the Donovan residence. When the armed men hold them at gunpoint, Shane and Roman arrive in time to rescue them after Kim's coded warning during a phone call. The gunmen are arrested. Diana secretly retrieves the disk from its hiding place, and Roman suspects the shooting incident connects to Victor's agenda rather than being a simple robbery. Victor remains determined to obtain the disk while pursuing fugitives Steve, Kayla, and Adrienne.
Steve, Kayla, Justin, and Adrienne drive to Los Angeles to investigate Dr. Hopkins. A gas station attendant nearly recognizes Steve, but a rock‑star cover story saves them. When police .. show full overview
Steve, Kayla, Justin, and Adrienne drive to Los Angeles to investigate Dr. Hopkins. A gas station attendant nearly recognizes Steve, but a rock‑star cover story saves them. When police pull them over, Justin and Adrienne pose as newlyweds so Steve and Kayla can hide. At UCLA, Steve breaks into the admin building, triggers an alarm, and the group flees.
Jennifer and Frankie’s plans fall apart when Frankie takes a construction job on the riverfront despite safety concerns. Jennifer is upset but soon gets hired as a receptionist on the same project — a move Anjelica makes because she’s a Horton. Jennifer and Frankie reconnect, happy they’ll still see each other through carpooling and breaks.
Anjelica pursues Justin under the guise of business, prompting Victor’s suspicion. She negotiates riverfront property with Alex while overseeing the project. Victor learns Steve is heading west and coldly orders an associate to eliminate him when the time is right.
Frankie earns a full scholarship to Columbia, thrilling Jennifer but making her worry about losing him. Sasha pointedly reminds Jennifer she hasn’t graduated yet.
Mike struggles with .. show full overview
Frankie earns a full scholarship to Columbia, thrilling Jennifer but making her worry about losing him. Sasha pointedly reminds Jennifer she hasn’t graduated yet.
Mike struggles with his breakup from Robin. Diana brings a letter from Robin; when Mike refuses to read it, she reads it aloud. She later takes him fishing to distract him, but he breaks down again after talking with Jennifer, who reassures him she’s there for him.
Steve, Kayla, Justin, and Adrienne go undercover at CULA to investigate Hopkins. Steve and Kayla distract FBI agent Ed Daniels while Justin and Adrienne search records, discovering Hopkins’ research ties and his role on the Kava Chemical board. Steve finds an employment file for someone named Duke, triggering painful memories he won’t explain to Kayla.
Justin and Adrienne hide in the library after hours to escape the FBI.
At Shenanigans, Sasha arrives with an older man named Nick, who bought her a new outfit, raising concerns about her choices.
Grace’s novel Spies of the Heart launches at Blondie’s. Kim is angry at first but, after reading it, realizes it’s a warm portrayal of her and Shane and apologizes.
In Los Angeles, .. show full overview
Grace’s novel Spies of the Heart launches at Blondie’s. Kim is angry at first but, after reading it, realizes it’s a warm portrayal of her and Shane and apologizes.
In Los Angeles, Steve, Kayla, Justin, and Adrienne uncover ties between Harper, Hopkins, and KAVA Chemicals. Steve confronts childhood trauma from being abandoned on the same campus, with Kayla supporting him.
Justin and Adrienne get locked in the library, bond while researching, and find evidence linking Harper, Simon, and KAVA Chemicals near Salem. Steve and Kayla sneak in to free them.
The group decides to return to Salem to investigate. Jo confides in Neil about giving up her sons and fears Steve won’t forgive her. Victor and Simon worry Steve is close to the truth. Both couples grow closer and admit they’re reluctant to leave Los Angeles.
Mike and Diana discover James Dickson's formulas are fake and travel to his apartment to investigate further. They find a coded journal in the basement that may unlock the disk's secrets .. show full overview
Mike and Diana discover James Dickson's formulas are fake and travel to his apartment to investigate further. They find a coded journal in the basement that may unlock the disk's secrets but are shocked when James himself arrives home. Meanwhile, Roman and Abe interrogate Jo Johnson about missing Adrienne's whereabouts; Jo insists she's in Chicago helping relatives. Jo and Caroline Brady clash on the pier over Steve and Kayla but eventually find common ground.
On the home front, Sasha sabotages Jennifer's senior project while flaunting gifts from Nick. When Carrie overhears this, she tells Jennifer, who furiously confronts Sasha at Shenanigans and punches her. Frankie and Jennifer continue growing closer, with Jennifer wearing his bracelet daily. Roman celebrates Carrie's good grades and gives her parental advice after she confesses Derek harassed her at prom.
Steve secretly contacts an orphanage, worrying Kayla, who senses he’s hiding something. At the bus station, a creepy man harasses Adrienne; Justin steps in, and her panic leads her to .. show full overview
Steve secretly contacts an orphanage, worrying Kayla, who senses he’s hiding something. At the bus station, a creepy man harasses Adrienne; Justin steps in, and her panic leads her to confess her father raped her and she killed him. Justin’s compassion helps her begin to trust him.
Diana and Mike discover the James Dickson in Washington is an impostor; the real James is a fruit drink salesman with no medical background. They also find a letter where James admits he loved Diana despite deceiving her, confirming Hopkins is lying.
Steve plans to separate from the group while evading the FBI. He promises to meet them at the bus station but clearly intends to disappear. Despite Kayla’s pleas, he asks Justin to get both women on the bus. Steve doesn’t arrive in time, and the bus leaves without him, devastating Kayla and Adrienne.
Meanwhile, Alex charms Anjelica with expensive champagne after Jack cancels their dinner due to feeling unwell.
Jennifer struggles with her new receptionist job, but Frankie encourages her. After he reports safety violations, foreman Davies is fired and later threatens Frankie until Roman steps .. show full overview
Jennifer struggles with her new receptionist job, but Frankie encourages her. After he reports safety violations, foreman Davies is fired and later threatens Frankie until Roman steps in.
Peachy returns with her wealthy fiancé Geoffrey. Kim welcomes them, but Shane grows suspicious of Geoffrey’s evasive answers and secretly investigates him through Roman.
Diana learns her late fiancé James was a con artist with a criminal past who posed as different professionals. Roman believes James lied to protect her, and his letter shows he truly cared.
On the pier, Diana is attacked but saved by a man with a braid, Kai, who reports she’s difficult to protect. Shaken and furious over James’s deception, she destroys his letter.
Calliope is seen walking with officer Ethan Riley.
Kayla, Justin, and Adrienne return to Salem without Steve and agree to Justin’s lie that Steve kidnapped Kayla. Victor learns about their trip and has Daniels undermine Kayla’s story .. show full overview
Kayla, Justin, and Adrienne return to Salem without Steve and agree to Justin’s lie that Steve kidnapped Kayla. Victor learns about their trip and has Daniels undermine Kayla’s story while buying time to eliminate Steve. Caroline later discovers Kayla is lying because she loves him.
In LA, Steve visits the orphanage, reconnects with childhood memories, thinks about his brother Billy, but chooses not to pursue his past.
Diana bonds with Alice, then helps Mike vent his heartbreak. She admits she wants a stable, loving life, and Mike encourages her.
Justin foolishly tells Victor the truth, putting everyone in danger. He asks Adrienne to dinner, and she accepts. Jo learns what really happened and fears for Steve’s safety, especially given his history in LA.
Shawn rescues Frankie from construction workers seeking revenge, and the act moves Shawn and Caroline to consider adopting Frankie and Max. Frankie is touched but needs time.
Justin .. show full overview
Shawn rescues Frankie from construction workers seeking revenge, and the act moves Shawn and Caroline to consider adopting Frankie and Max. Frankie is touched but needs time.
Justin plans a romantic date for Adrienne, who struggles with insecurity and trauma. Jo encourages her, and Justin creates a candlelit boat ride. Adrienne enjoys the evening but pulls back when he tries to kiss her, later telling Jo she fears she’ll never feel “normal.” Justin confides his confusion to Melissa.
Carrie accidentally dyes her hair green before a date; Jennifer helps fix it, and Carrie learns it’s okay to ask for help.
Roman returns and begins investigating a new situation, asking Abe to keep an eye on Kayla.
Kayla, Justin, and Adrienne return to Salem without Steve. Kayla urgently tells Roman that Daniels is part of the plot to kill Steve and that Hopkins is involved. Roman admits he .. show full overview
Kayla, Justin, and Adrienne return to Salem without Steve. Kayla urgently tells Roman that Daniels is part of the plot to kill Steve and that Hopkins is involved. Roman admits he suspected Daniels had gone rogue but has no proof, so they must keep quiet.
Shane grows jealous over Peachy’s engagement to Jeffrey and becomes suspicious when she tries to transfer her money to him. He secretly investigates Jeffrey through Roman. Kim worries about Neil’s interest in Grace. Roman and Abe try to divert Daniels by claiming Steve was seen in Wyoming.
Diana learns Philip Colville is actually her estranged father, not her brother. She refuses to speak with him and shuts down any questions from Kayla or Mike, insisting she has no connection to him.
Mike grows protective of Alice after she receives flowers from Simon. He confides in Diana, who covers for him by pretending she needs an interview with Simon.
Frankie is excited .. show full overview
Mike grows protective of Alice after she receives flowers from Simon. He confides in Diana, who covers for him by pretending she needs an interview with Simon.
Frankie is excited about the Bradys possibly adopting him and Max, but becomes worried when Sasha suddenly falls ill and hints Nick is forcing her into something. He suspects drugs.
Justin continues pursuing Adrienne despite Anjelica’s interference. After Anjelica cruelly brings up Adrienne’s past, Adrienne flees, and Justin comforts her. Anjelica then sabotages their date with a fake emergency, but Justin outmaneuvers her and creates a romantic night with fireworks and a picnic. He later invites Adrienne to dinner at the Kiriakis mansion.
Maggie is released from the hospital and celebrated at Shenanigans. Shane discovers Peach’s fiancé Geoffrey is actually con artist Stanford Palmer, but Peach insists on marrying him .. show full overview
Maggie is released from the hospital and celebrated at Shenanigans. Shane discovers Peach’s fiancé Geoffrey is actually con artist Stanford Palmer, but Peach insists on marrying him anyway.
Diana is being followed by a man with a braid, likely tied to Kai. Roman posts a guard, but Diana and Mike set a trap at the docks, knock the stalker out, and tie him up.
Jack pressures Kayla into a dinner date while Melissa watches jealously. Maggie struggles with insecurity about her surgical scar.
Steve calls Kayla from Salem, revealing Roman now believes him and the wiretap is gone. He says he’s coming over and wants her alone. Roman and Kayla realize Diana has slipped out to execute her plan. The episode ends with Steve about to arrive for a private meeting with Kayla.
Kayla prepares a romantic evening with Steve after months apart and asks Roman to stay away until morning. But Roman gets a call about a possible kidnapping and arrives with officers to .. show full overview
Kayla prepares a romantic evening with Steve after months apart and asks Roman to stay away until morning. But Roman gets a call about a possible kidnapping and arrives with officers to arrest Steve, shattering Kayla’s reunion.
Mike and Diana interrogate the man with the braid, trying to use sodium pentothal, but Roman interrupts and releases him. Kai later receives new orders.
Adrienne attends dinner at the Kiriakis mansion with Justin and Victor. Anjelica crashes the evening and humiliates her, even spilling mousse on her dress. Justin apologizes and questions Victor’s coldness.
Neil’s cancelled date with Anjelica leads him to invite Jo instead, and they share a pleasant dinner.
Steve confides in Kayla about visiting his childhood orphanage and his painful past. They begin an intimate evening until Roman’s arrest leaves Kayla devastated and alone.
Steve is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit. Kayla confronts Roman, thinking he promised not to arrest Steve, but Roman reveals he never believed her story — he only pretended to so .. show full overview
Steve is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit. Kayla confronts Roman, thinking he promised not to arrest Steve, but Roman reveals he never believed her story — he only pretended to so Daniels wouldn’t suspect anything. He later admits the arrest was a setup to keep Steve safe in jail, though Steve feels trapped and wants out.
Adrienne is shaken by Steve’s arrest and asks Justin to get Victor’s help. Justin agrees, and the two grow closer as he tries to support her.
Jo visits Steve in jail, asking about Los Angeles and Billy. Steve dismisses himself, but Jo reassures him she loves him regardless of his past.
Jennifer graduates high school, and Frankie surprises her with a homemade ceremony at the fishing shack, complete with cap, gown, speech, and cake.
Anjelica stirs trouble at Neil’s home with harsh comments about Steve, prompting Neil to demand she treat his guests respectfully.
Kim suspects Shane is hiding an ISA case, but he's actually planning her surprise birthday party with Mike, Neil, and Roman. When Kim reveals she's booked a San Francisco trip for Friday .. show full overview
Kim suspects Shane is hiding an ISA case, but he's actually planning her surprise birthday party with Mike, Neil, and Roman. When Kim reveals she's booked a San Francisco trip for Friday the party date Shane fabricates a conflicting meeting. Neil advises Kim to trust Shane's judgment.
Jack angrily punches a reporter questioning him about Kayla and Steve Johnson's arrest. Melissa comforts him at her apartment, offering friendship as he processes his feelings.
Diana is accosted by Kai in the park. Roman arrests him and insists she stay home, but she refuses. A mysterious caller arranges for Diana to be driven to a mansion for a news assignment. Kai reports his mission failed to an unknown superior who vows to handle Diana himself.
At the mansion, Diana discovers it's a trap orchestrated by her father, Phillip Colville. He reveals he hired Kai to protect her and locks her inside, refusing to let her leave. Diana is horrified that her own father has kidnapped her.
Steve’s Escape: Roman arranges Steve’s van escape with Justin, Adrienne, Kayla, and Alice. After freeing him, Steve refuses to hide and insists on breaking into Kava Chemicals. Kayla and .. show full overview
Steve’s Escape: Roman arranges Steve’s van escape with Justin, Adrienne, Kayla, and Alice. After freeing him, Steve refuses to hide and insists on breaking into Kava Chemicals. Kayla and Adrienne chat up two guards for information, while Steve and Justin clash over Adrienne’s safety.
Jennifer & Frankie: Jennifer and Frankie get locked in the fish‑market storeroom. A social worker nearly takes Max, and Frankie argues the Bradys are the boys’ real family. She still plans to recommend moving Max.
Minor Plots:
At Neil’s masquerade party, Shane surprises Kim with a birthday celebration. Steve sneaks in disguised to see Kayla and hides in a secret room with Jo’s help. Justin rescues Adrienne .. show full overview
At Neil’s masquerade party, Shane surprises Kim with a birthday celebration. Steve sneaks in disguised to see Kayla and hides in a secret room with Jo’s help. Justin rescues Adrienne when her date becomes aggressive.
Diana is held at Philip’s house “for protection,” furious that Kai is the man she believes killed James. She gets her aunt Pamela to deliver a warning note to Mike. Philip tries to reconnect, but Diana stays distant.
Mike learns Diana is missing and follows Pamela to Philip’s home. At the party, Jack briefly grows suspicious of Kayla’s masked companion, unaware it’s Steve. Steve and Kayla share brief moments together before their planned morning break‑in at Kava.
Shane discovers his future father-in-law Geoffrey is a serial bigamist who has conned multiple women out of money under different aliases. When one of Geoffrey's ex-wives confronts him .. show full overview
Shane discovers his future father-in-law Geoffrey is a serial bigamist who has conned multiple women out of money under different aliases. When one of Geoffrey's ex-wives confronts him at Shenanigans, Shane forces him to confess to Peach, who is devastated when Geoffrey abandons her, taking their wedding gifts and luggage.
Meanwhile, Diana remains trapped in her father Philip's house despite pleading with her aunt Pamela for help. Mike attempts a daring rescue by starting a fire as a distraction, but is caught by Philip's guards. When confronted by guard Kai the man with the braid Mike is now imprisoned alongside Diana, who refuses to explain her situation, fearing for his safety.
On the beach, Jennifer and Frankie grow concerned about Sasha's mysterious new boyfriend Nick and his controlling behavior. They discover Sasha beaten and hiding in an alley, suspecting Nick is abusing her, though Sasha denies it and continues protecting him.
Jack tells Kayla he loves her, hoping she’ll choose him over Steve. Steve overhears and grows jealous, but Kayla later reassures him and they share a passionate kiss.
Anjelica tries .. show full overview
Jack tells Kayla he loves her, hoping she’ll choose him over Steve. Steve overhears and grows jealous, but Kayla later reassures him and they share a passionate kiss.
Anjelica tries to push Melissa into spying on Jack but fails, then ruins Alex financially by feeding him false information about a fake property deal.
Justin shows Adrienne his horse, and the group attempts a break‑in at Kava Chemicals. Daniels interrupts, forcing Kayla and Adrienne to leave with him while Steve and Justin hide. Victor and Simon decide to let them try again and set a trap.
Neil discovers Eugene has been missing for months after Calliope’s smoke‑machine ruse collapses.
Jennifer and Frankie discover Sasha is prostituting under Nick’s control and worry she’s in danger.
Mike escapes and reunites with Diana, but their attempt to flee is stopped by Kai. .. show full overview
Jennifer and Frankie discover Sasha is prostituting under Nick’s control and worry she’s in danger.
Mike escapes and reunites with Diana, but their attempt to flee is stopped by Kai. Philip reveals he’s her father and claims he’s been protecting her, but refuses to explain the past. He releases them, though Diana doubts his motives.
Roman and Abe issue an APB on Mike and Diana, leaving Alice, Mickey, Maggie, and the hospital staff worried. Carrie asks Scott to a dance. The episode ends with Mike and Diana returning inside to talk, Diana still unsure about Philip’s intentions.
Eve arrives in Salem and quietly watches Shane while Nick and Sasha take her in. Shane works on a strange disk for the ISA.
Steve hides in the stables after being framed. Jack finds .. show full overview
Eve arrives in Salem and quietly watches Shane while Nick and Sasha take her in. Shane works on a strange disk for the ISA.
Steve hides in the stables after being framed. Jack finds him with Kayla and wants to turn him in, but she convinces him there’s a conspiracy, so he lets them go.
Justin and Adrienne prepare to break into Kava. Victor has secretly hired Daniels to kill Steve during the attempt. At the party, Adrienne’s arrival in Justin’s dress enrages Anjelica.
Steve and Kayla knock out guards at Kava and find a file with a false bottom before Daniels interrupts, forcing them to escape.
At the party, Justin focuses entirely on Adrienne while Anjelica fumes. Alex threatens Anjelica, but she’s unfazed.
Steve and Kayla escape from Daniels and return to the loft, where they finally consummate their relationship on the roof in a passionate night together. Meanwhile, Justin faces fallout .. show full overview
Steve and Kayla escape from Daniels and return to the loft, where they finally consummate their relationship on the roof in a passionate night together. Meanwhile, Justin faces fallout when Anjelica blackmails him into meeting her, threatening to expose their past affair. When Adrienne arrives at Anjelica's hotel room to deliver an urgent hospital message, she discovers Justin half-dressed with Anjelica in bed. Though Justin insists it's over and tries to explain, Adrienne is devastated and furious, believing he deceived her. Diana confides in Mike about her painful past with her father, struggling to open up emotionally. Later, Steve discovers Diana is the primary shareholder in Kava Chemicals the company behind their dangerous situation leaving him suspicious while Kayla urges caution before accusing her friend.
Steve and Kayla finally consummate their relationship and grow closer despite Steve being framed and in hiding. Steve later confronts Diana about a Kava file; she reveals Philip Colville .. show full overview
Steve and Kayla finally consummate their relationship and grow closer despite Steve being framed and in hiding. Steve later confronts Diana about a Kava file; she reveals Philip Colville is her father but denies involvement. Steve pushes her to help him infiltrate Kava, and Diana reluctantly agrees to consider it.
Eve arrives homeless, and Nick helps her with money and support. She volunteers at the hospital abuse clinic mainly to spy on Kim and Shane.
At the park dance, Jennifer and Frankie attend as friends while Frankie hints at deeper feelings. Carrie is crushed when Scott dances with another girl, and Roman comforts her.
Mike escapes captivity and reunites with Diana. Their attempt to flee is stopped by Kai, and Philip claims he’s been protecting Diana but refuses to explain the past. He releases them, though Diana remains suspicious. Steve hides in Neil’s study as authorities close in.
Steve hides in the Curtis mansion’s secret room when Anjelica arrives. Adrienne visits him, upset about her date with Justin, and they end up hiding together in the passageway. From .. show full overview
Steve hides in the Curtis mansion’s secret room when Anjelica arrives. Adrienne visits him, upset about her date with Justin, and they end up hiding together in the passageway. From there, they overhear Justin confronting Anjelica about staging a fake hospital emergency to manipulate Adrienne. Anjelica insults Adrienne, Justin defends her, and Steve bursts out to punch Justin. Jo steps in, urging Steve to let Adrienne make her own choices, and the two siblings reconcile.
Kim plants a bug in Shane’s ISA room after he excludes her from a meeting. Shane discovers it, teases her, and they make love by the fireplace. Justin later realizes Anjelica faked the Harper emergency. Adrienne visits the stables and secretly watches Justin confess to Mercury that she’s the one person he truly cares about.
Steve, still a fugitive, refuses Jack’s attempt to blackmail him into leaving Kayla. Kayla learns what Jack did and reassures Steve of her commitment.
Diana initially refuses to help .. show full overview
Steve, still a fugitive, refuses Jack’s attempt to blackmail him into leaving Kayla. Kayla learns what Jack did and reassures Steve of her commitment.
Diana initially refuses to help Steve, but Kayla convinces her by appealing to her sense of love and loyalty. Diana visits her estranged father Philip and arranges a tour of Kava Chemical so Steve can access files to clear his name. When Steve grows impatient and tries to leave hiding, Kayla stops him with the news that Diana came through.
Mike investigates suspicious behavior from Dr. Simon but is caught by Tom, who covers for him while urging caution. Maggie struggles with her slow surgical recovery, and Mickey reassures her.
Justin struggles to balance Victor’s expectations with his relationship with Adrienne. He gives her a puppy and asks for another chance, but she needs time to trust him again. Kim .. show full overview
Justin struggles to balance Victor’s expectations with his relationship with Adrienne. He gives her a puppy and asks for another chance, but she needs time to trust him again. Kim advises her that love means accepting someone’s past.
Steve and Kayla infiltrate Cava Chemicals during a fake toxic alarm and retrieve evidence showing Kai impersonated Harper under Simon Hopkins’ orders. Diana confronts Philip, who denies involvement but admits Kai worked for Hopkins. She asks to use Kai to trap Hopkins.
Alex sets the Salem Inn on fire for insurance money. Shane rescues Eve and catches Alex with a gasoline can, leading to Alex’s arrest. Shane and Kim worry about Eve after the ordeal.
Frankie and Max are officially adopted by the Brady family. Frankie receives a nameplate from Jennifer, and despite Max's initial silence in court (due to lost teeth), the judge approves .. show full overview
Frankie and Max are officially adopted by the Brady family. Frankie receives a nameplate from Jennifer, and despite Max's initial silence in court (due to lost teeth), the judge approves the adoption. The boys celebrate becoming Frankie and Max Brady.
Meanwhile, Steve works with Jack and Kai to trap Dr. Simon Hopkins and prove Steve's innocence in the Harper shooting. They stage a confrontation in the senator's hospital room, with Kai disguised as Harper. When Simon confesses to attempting Harper's murder and pulls a gun, Steve reveals himself. Roman arrives with his gun drawn, but Simon takes Alice hostage as leverage to escape, threatening to kill her if his demands aren't met. The situation becomes a standoff as Roman negotiates with the desperate doctor.
Alice is taken hostage by Simon, and Roman and Steve rescue her. She has a mild heart attack but recovers.
Eve goes to see Shane but leaves shaken after discovering he and Kim have a .. show full overview
Alice is taken hostage by Simon, and Roman and Steve rescue her. She has a mild heart attack but recovers.
Eve goes to see Shane but leaves shaken after discovering he and Kim have a son.
Justin helps Adrienne during the crisis, and afterward they grow closer. Victor reveals Steve will be cleared.
Shane learns the disk’s value is in its indestructible material. Victor and Philip quietly discuss its importance.
Steve is cleared but must go to Washington for the ISA. He and Kayla make love, and he promises it’s his last assignment.
Diana suspects Simon had help and considers turning to her father for answers.
Jennifer and Frankie discover Sasha is prostituting under Nick’s control. They try to help, but Sasha is too afraid to leave him, leaving Jennifer shaken.
Kim plays matchmaker between .. show full overview
Jennifer and Frankie discover Sasha is prostituting under Nick’s control. They try to help, but Sasha is too afraid to leave him, leaving Jennifer shaken.
Kim plays matchmaker between Calliope and Trevor, whose bickering turns into a genuine connection.
Justin tries to rebuild things with Adrienne. She agrees to spend time with him and chooses roller‑skating. Justin wipes out and crashes into Anjelica, who later taunts Adrienne. Adrienne fiercely defends her relationship, and Justin, hearing her loyalty, gently kisses her cheek, giving their romance new hope.
Diana visits Philip hoping to reconcile but leaves devastated when she suspects he may have been involved in James’s death. He denies it, leaving her unsure of him.
Harper wakes from .. show full overview
Diana visits Philip hoping to reconcile but leaves devastated when she suspects he may have been involved in James’s death. He denies it, leaving her unsure of him.
Harper wakes from his coma and immediately resumes his commanding behavior, which reassures Jack.
Jack keeps pursuing Kayla despite her devotion to Steve. Melissa reluctantly agrees to distract him, hoping he’ll eventually move on.
Maggie tries pairing Neil with Grace, unaware Jo has feelings for him. Jo grows heartbroken as Grace bonds with Neil and Noel.
Kayla misses Steve while he’s in Washington, and she and Jo support each other as they wait for him to return.
Adrienne secretly rents a bigger apartment for herself and Jo. Justin panics, thinking she’s leaving town, then relaxes when he learns she’s staying. He helps her move, joins her for .. show full overview
Adrienne secretly rents a bigger apartment for herself and Jo. Justin panics, thinking she’s leaving town, then relaxes when he learns she’s staying. He helps her move, joins her for dinner, gives her a cassette player as a housewarming gift, and they share a warm moment dancing.
Jennifer and Frankie persuade Sasha to help expose a teen prostitution ring. Roman and Lexie raid the operation, but most of it has been tipped off. Only two arrests are made. Jennifer and Frankie later discover Sasha warned Nick to escape.
Alice nearly faints while talking to Abe. Her family worries, urging her to rest. Tom suggests a romantic getaway, and Alice agrees.
Victor disapproves of Justin’s deepening relationship with Adrienne. Kim discovers she’s pregnant and happily tells Shane. Eve overhears, becomes upset, and steals money from Kim to pay .. show full overview
Victor disapproves of Justin’s deepening relationship with Adrienne. Kim discovers she’s pregnant and happily tells Shane. Eve overhears, becomes upset, and steals money from Kim to pay Nick, who pressures her toward prostitution.
Anjelica arranges a romantic dinner for Jack and Kayla. Jack talks about giving Kayla his mother’s ring someday, and Jo overhears, shaken by the implications.
Kai returns and tells Diana that James worked for Philip but wasn’t killed by him; the real culprit was Simon or someone else. Diana feels relieved yet guilty for doubting her father. Victor learns Kai knows too much about the assassination attempt and puts out a hit on him. Diana and Mike find Kai dying, and his final warning is that “they” want a disk.
Eve, turned away by Kim and Shane, ends up sleeping in an alley, is attacked, and is “rescued” by Nick, who manipulates her into prostitution. Traumatized after her first client, she .. show full overview
Eve, turned away by Kim and Shane, ends up sleeping in an alley, is attacked, and is “rescued” by Nick, who manipulates her into prostitution. Traumatized after her first client, she lies to Kim and takes Nick’s money.
Kai is murdered before he can explain the disk. Kayla fears Steve is now in danger and urges Shane to investigate; he leaves for Washington. Kim’s pregnancy news is overshadowed by the crisis.
Diana confronts Philip about James spying on her and struggles with old family wounds. Mike encourages her to forgive him.
Ethan, jealous of Trevor’s date with Calliope, arrests him over a technicality until Roman intervenes.
The episode closes with emotional montages: Shane departing, Eve counting blood money, Diana opening a mysterious letter, and Kayla alone, worried for Steve.
Adrienne surprises Justin with a romantic picnic, but Victor and Anjelica scheme against her. Victor later offers Adrienne money to leave Justin, leaving her shaken enough to cancel .. show full overview
Adrienne surprises Justin with a romantic picnic, but Victor and Anjelica scheme against her. Victor later offers Adrienne money to leave Justin, leaving her shaken enough to cancel their dinner plans.
In Washington, Steve refuses ISA pressure to go undercover despite the danger after Kai’s murder. He’s attacked, then buys an engagement ring and calls Kayla, promising he’ll be home soon.
Jack shows Jo his mother’s ruby ring, triggering Jo’s memory of giving that same ring to Jack’s adoptive mother. She realizes Jack may be her biological son.
Jennifer and Frankie investigate Nick’s exploitation of Sasha. Jennifer suggests going undercover, but Frankie strongly opposes the risky plan.
Eve steals Kim’s cameo and cash while Carrie babysits. Nick pushes her toward prostitution, and Eve keeps the cameo as a “good luck charm” before meeting a client.
Kim discovers the .. show full overview
Eve steals Kim’s cameo and cash while Carrie babysits. Nick pushes her toward prostitution, and Eve keeps the cameo as a “good luck charm” before meeting a client.
Kim discovers the missing money and cameo and is upset over losing the heirloom.
Diana agrees to move home after Pamela pretends to be ill, still burdened by guilt over exposing Philip’s affair years ago. Mike supports her decision.
Roman takes Abe’s stakeout so Abe can attend his brother’s birthday, and the team makes a successful bust.
Kim announces her pregnancy to her parents and prepares to tell Roman.
Steve returns from Washington, confronts Jack about pursuing Kayla, and declares he intends to marry her. He buys Kayla an engagement ring and plans a romantic evening. Jack, showing .. show full overview
Steve returns from Washington, confronts Jack about pursuing Kayla, and declares he intends to marry her. He buys Kayla an engagement ring and plans a romantic evening. Jack, showing signs of illness, gets Jo’s old ring to propose himself. Jo sees this and becomes suspicious about the ring’s past.
Victor manipulates Adrienne by giving her $10,000 to leave Justin. When a debt collector threatens her mother over Duke’s debt, Adrienne uses the money to pay him off, unaware Anjelica engineered the situation. Justin, confused by her sudden distance, tries to reach her. Adrienne insists they don’t belong together. At the Cheating Heart, Justin sings “Give Me Wings” to her, but she leaves, unable to face their relationship.
Diana moves back to her father's estate, where Roman helps her with boxes. At the Deveraux mansion, Steve plans to propose to Kayla tonight with an engagement ring, but Harper calls him .. show full overview
Diana moves back to her father's estate, where Roman helps her with boxes. At the Deveraux mansion, Steve plans to propose to Kayla tonight with an engagement ring, but Harper calls him over for an urgent matter. While there, Steve discovers a shocking truth: Jack Deveraux is actually his biological brother Billy, adopted as a child. Jo, Jack's mother, begs Steve to keep the secret. Devastated, Steve breaks down on the pier, unsure how to proceed with his proposal plans. Meanwhile, Kayla waits alone at her apartment. In a separate storyline, Jennifer disguises herself as a sex worker to help her friend Sasha, but gets trapped by a pimp named Nick who forces her to work. Frankie discovers Jennifer's whereabouts and listens outside a hotel room, trying to figure out how to rescue her.
Jennifer infiltrates a prostitution ring to find missing girl Sasha. With Frankie's help, she sedates a client to avoid assault, then escapes the hotel. Though they find no trace of .. show full overview
Jennifer infiltrates a prostitution ring to find missing girl Sasha. With Frankie's help, she sedates a client to avoid assault, then escapes the hotel. Though they find no trace of Sasha, Frankie agrees to continue helping Jennifer despite the danger.
Meanwhile, Jack collapses and learns his cancer has returned and is advanced. He'll begin chemotherapy. At the hospital, Jack asks Kayla if they have a chance together, seeking hope and strength. Steve, Jack's long-lost brother Billy, struggles with learning Jack is ill and loves Kayla the woman Steve himself is in love with and engaged to. Steve visits a sleeping Jack at the hospital, emotionally affected by their shared orphanage past. Kayla, unaware of the brothers' connection, holds onto Steve's necklace and whispers his name.
Grace and Neil enjoy their budding romance, with Grace appreciating his demanding career.
Justin discovers Victor wrote Adrienne a check and confronts her about it. Adrienne claims she needed a loan but refuses to explain why she won't see Justin, insisting they don't belong .. show full overview
Justin discovers Victor wrote Adrienne a check and confronts her about it. Adrienne claims she needed a loan but refuses to explain why she won't see Justin, insisting they don't belong together. Justin vows to uncover the truth.
At the hospital, Robin Jacobs resigns, unable to face everyone. Tom offers the chief of surgery position to Bill Horton, Mike's biological father, upsetting Mike.
Eve babysits Andrew for Kim while Carrie mentions a missing cameo pin from Kim's jewelry box. Eve denies involvement but secretly possesses it. Later, Eve steals a photograph of Shane and Emma from the Donovan home. Shane contemplates leaving the ISA due to danger, but Kim persuades him to stay. Eve continues working as a prostitute.
Justin confronts Victor for bribing Adrienne. Victor claims he acted out of concern, but Justin insists he can make the relationship work. When Justin tells Adrienne he knows about the .. show full overview
Justin confronts Victor for bribing Adrienne. Victor claims he acted out of concern, but Justin insists he can make the relationship work. When Justin tells Adrienne he knows about the money, she refuses to explain why she needed it and pushes him away, saying their worlds don’t fit. Justin senses she’s hiding something.
Jack, hospitalized and growing weaker, tells Kayla he’ll marry her someday. Steve, who had planned to propose, becomes distant, torn between Kayla and loyalty to Jack. When Jack asks for Kayla, Steve steps aside, saying Jack needs her more. Jo worries, and Kayla struggles to understand Steve’s coldness.
The episode closes with Justin singing alone as Adrienne leaves, and Kayla sitting by Jack’s bedside while Steve watches from the doorway.
Frankie gets a full scholarship to Columbia and must decide immediately. Jennifer’s mixed signals push him to seek her out; after they reconcile, he kisses her and admits he wants to .. show full overview
Frankie gets a full scholarship to Columbia and must decide immediately. Jennifer’s mixed signals push him to seek her out; after they reconcile, he kisses her and admits he wants to stay because of her.
Eve is arrested for shoplifting, hides from Shane at the station, and is bailed out by Nick. Later, hearing Shane talk about wanting a daughter leaves her upset.
Roman investigates the disk and Phillip Colville’s possible involvement in a related murder. Diana, reporting on the case, is torn between helping Roman and protecting her father, while Pamela fears Diana will uncover dangerous truths.
Calliope receives mysterious flowers she assumes are from Trevor, but he denies it. During a picnic, Ethan intrudes, creating tension, and Calliope ultimately leaves with her boyfriend.
Justin confronts Adrienne at the stables. She briefly imagines a future with him, but after he lashes out and storms off, the tension between them deepens.
Harper learns Jack is .. show full overview
Justin confronts Adrienne at the stables. She briefly imagines a future with him, but after he lashes out and storms off, the tension between them deepens.
Harper learns Jack is hospitalized and that Jo is his biological mother. He threatens Jo to keep her silent. Adrienne later finds Jo looking at Billy’s photo, but Jo refuses to talk.
During a prostitution‑ring stakeout, Abe is shot but survives surgery. Roman feels guilty watching Lexie worry.
Steve, torn between Kayla and his secret connection to Jack, backs out of proposing. When Kayla confronts him, he cruelly pushes her away, then kisses her, and they make love. Frankie remains confused by Steve’s erratic behavior.
Jennifer and Frankie try to protect Sasha from Nick by gathering video evidence. Nick catches Frankie with the camera and threatens him, but Sasha intervenes and they all .. show full overview
Jennifer and Frankie try to protect Sasha from Nick by gathering video evidence. Nick catches Frankie with the camera and threatens him, but Sasha intervenes and they all escape.
Diana tells Mike she’s leaving Salem for investigative reporting in Washington. Roman overhears, warns her, then gives her ISA contacts. Abe recovers in the hospital with Lexie nearby.
Steve and Kayla sleep together, but Steve rejects marriage and pushes her away, even flirting with a waitress to distance himself. Kayla is hurt and confused. Steve secretly keeps the engagement ring and remembers his childhood promise to protect Billy, revealing his turmoil comes from old trauma rather than lack of love.
Kim learns she has German measles, endangering her pregnancy. Eve overhears, becomes fixated on Kim and Shane, and later visits with a baby gift after digging into Kim’s past.
Melissa .. show full overview
Kim learns she has German measles, endangering her pregnancy. Eve overhears, becomes fixated on Kim and Shane, and later visits with a baby gift after digging into Kim’s past.
Melissa tries to match Justin and Adrienne. Jo discovers Adrienne used Victor’s $10,000 to pay off a threat against Duke and tells Justin. Adrienne insists she and Justin don’t belong together. Justin leaves heartbroken, admitting he fell in love.
Abe continues recovering in the hospital while Jonah struggles with fear over his father’s dangerous job. Carrie helps him talk it through. Mickey and Maggie argue about his overprotectiveness but reconcile. Neil finds comfort in Jo’s support.
Jack’s condition worsens as chemo fails. Melissa tries to help, but Anjelica insists he rest. Kayla’s visit makes Melissa realize Jack’s feelings for her, and Anjelica briefly breaks .. show full overview
Jack’s condition worsens as chemo fails. Melissa tries to help, but Anjelica insists he rest. Kayla’s visit makes Melissa realize Jack’s feelings for her, and Anjelica briefly breaks down until Jack steadies her.
Steve agrees to go undercover for the ISA, claiming nothing is keeping him in Salem now. When he and Kayla get stuck in an elevator, she confesses her love, but he stays cold and refuses to explain, leaving her hurt and confused.
Jennifer receives an emotional letter from her father Bill apologizing for their estrangement. Overwhelmed, she breaks down at the pier with Frankie, saying it’s too late and choosing to focus on their future instead.
Justin overhears Adrienne and Steve discussing their relationship troubles. At a rape crisis meeting, Adrienne shares her trauma, and Justin speaks about loving a survivor and his .. show full overview
Justin overhears Adrienne and Steve discussing their relationship troubles. At a rape crisis meeting, Adrienne shares her trauma, and Justin speaks about loving a survivor and his mistakes. Afterward, he asks Victor for time away and accepts a trip to Greece, feeling he has nothing to stay for.
Steve breaks up with Kayla to protect her from his ISA mission, though she doesn’t understand his coldness. Roman discovers the truth, initially respects Steve’s sacrifice, then punches him when Steve cruelly dismisses Kayla. Jo confronts Steve about the damage he’s causing. At the pier, Kayla declares she’ll love him forever despite his rejection.
Roman tricks Ethan into escorting Calliope to Abe’s surprise welcome‑home party, where Abe is touched despite being ordered to rest.
Adrienne rushes to stop Justin from leaving for Greece. After missed calls and delays, she reaches him at the airport, they kiss, and Justin cancels his trip.
Steve testifies in court .. show full overview
Adrienne rushes to stop Justin from leaving for Greece. After missed calls and delays, she reaches him at the airport, they kiss, and Justin cancels his trip.
Steve testifies in court as part of his ISA cover, making Kayla think he used her. He stays cold, insisting their relationship meant nothing, while Victor grows suspicious of his supposed betrayal.
Eve visits Kim pretending concern but subtly brings up Kim’s past, leaving Kim ashamed. Shane reassures her, while Eve prepares to return to prostitution.
Shane is ordered to Washington for the Daniels case, and Kim urges him to go despite her illness. Eve arrives with a black eye, first blaming an accident, then her parents’ fighting. Kim .. show full overview
Shane is ordered to Washington for the Daniels case, and Kim urges him to go despite her illness. Eve arrives with a black eye, first blaming an accident, then her parents’ fighting. Kim invites her to stay while Shane is gone.
Frankie and Jennifer struggle with their growing feelings. After Jennifer pretends to reject him at Shenanigans to mislead Nick, they meet in the alley, admit they care for each other, and kiss—unaware Nick is watching.
Justin takes Adrienne on a secluded island picnic. When the boat drifts away, they’re stranded overnight. They talk by the fire, Adrienne worries about Steve’s testimony, and Justin reassures her he won’t push her. They end the night peacefully together.
Jack sneaks out of the hospital to comfort Kayla after Steve’s courtroom lie, earning Neil’s frustration but Kayla’s gratitude. At the Curtis mansion, Steve arrives looking for Adrienne; .. show full overview
Jack sneaks out of the hospital to comfort Kayla after Steve’s courtroom lie, earning Neil’s frustration but Kayla’s gratitude. At the Curtis mansion, Steve arrives looking for Adrienne; Victor reveals she and Justin are already being rescued and quietly plots to use Adrienne as leverage through Ed Daniels.
On the island, Adrienne and Justin grow closer before harbor patrol arrives. Back home, Victor surprisingly blesses their relationship, delighting Justin. Later in the park, Adrienne struggles to admit her fear of physical intimacy, and Justin gently promises patience.
Steve asks Kayla to return the necklace he gave her, deeply hurting her. Jack comforts her at the hospital while Steve watches from the doorway, torn. Elsewhere, Neil removes Liz’s photos and declares a fresh start with Grace, sharing a kiss after Noel’s diabetes checkup.
Frankie sneaks into Jennifer’s room and tells her he couldn’t rescue Sasha. They plan for Jennifer to distract Nick while Frankie finds her, but Nick anticipates the scheme. After .. show full overview
Frankie sneaks into Jennifer’s room and tells her he couldn’t rescue Sasha. They plan for Jennifer to distract Nick while Frankie finds her, but Nick anticipates the scheme. After Jennifer stalls him at the café, Nick learns Frankie is trying to free Sasha and lures Jennifer to the hotel, where a gunman waits. Nick reveals he knows everything and has them tied up, threatening “big plans” for both.
Jack develops sepsis and worsens. Melissa stays devotedly at his side while Tom and Mike treat the infection. Anjelica visits, reminiscing as Jack sleeps, and Melissa imagines him recovering and loving her.
Diana returns from Washington empty‑handed after Roman sent her chasing fake ISA leads. She finds Phillip in bed with Pamela—the affair that once destroyed her family. Devastated, she refuses to see him. Roman comforts her, sensing her pain but leaving her space, reminding her that isolation can be lonely.
Justin surprises Adrienne with horseback‑riding lessons. After her horse slips and she ends up in the mud, they share a playful mud fight. Justin tries to kiss her, she hesitates, but .. show full overview
Justin surprises Adrienne with horseback‑riding lessons. After her horse slips and she ends up in the mud, they share a playful mud fight. Justin tries to kiss her, she hesitates, but remains determined to improve and make him proud.
Eve manipulates Kim by digging through old photo albums and inventing stories about her father. When Kim drops her cameo, Eve quietly retrieves it while Kim sleeps.
Kayla returns Steve’s necklace at his request, finding him with another woman, Sada. Steve tells Sada the necklace will always belong to Kayla. He later visits Jack and says Jack can have her. Jo hints to Steve that their secret — tied to the necklace — is now safe.
Mickey and Maggie worry Melissa is too focused on Jack. Maggie encourages her to follow her heart, and Mickey apologizes for criticizing her, calling her their best daughter. They discuss Bill’s eventual return and the hope of reconciliation.
Jack's cancer treatment is failing, and Mike tells Kayla she's crucial to his survival. Jack questions whether he'll die; Mike says it depends on Jack's will to fight. Meanwhile, Kayla .. show full overview
Jack's cancer treatment is failing, and Mike tells Kayla she's crucial to his survival. Jack questions whether he'll die; Mike says it depends on Jack's will to fight. Meanwhile, Kayla gives Jack a toy dinosaur to comfort him.
Across town, Frankie and Jennifer are discovered missing. When Carrie finds provocative clothing and an address in Jennifer's closet, the family grows alarmed. Steve helps search and learns Jennifer was seen with Nick, a dangerous man. Roman rushes to investigate.
At a hotel, Nick holds Frankie and Jennifer captive, forcing Jennifer into lingerie. He demands they perform sexually on camera as "insurance" against going to police. Sasha attempts to help but fails. As Frankie and Jennifer struggle to escape their bonds, Nick returns with a camera, ready to film them. The family races to locate the teenagers before it's too late.
Justin surprises Adrienne with pizza during a rainstorm. They share an intimate evening reading Shakespeare, dancing in the rain, and sharing a candlelit dinner though Adrienne pulls .. show full overview
Justin surprises Adrienne with pizza during a rainstorm. They share an intimate evening reading Shakespeare, dancing in the rain, and sharing a candlelit dinner though Adrienne pulls away when Justin tries to deepen their connection, refusing his diamond bracelet gift out of insecurity.
Meanwhile, Jennifer and Frankie are rescued by Roman just as Nick forces them into making a pornographic film. Nick is arrested while Diana aggressively pursues the story. Steve faces continued questioning about his courtroom testimony, deflecting Diana's inquiries.
Kayla tends to a gravely ill Jack at the hospital while managing the fish market. Kim's fever worsens as Eve struggles to balance caring for her with Nick's demands at the hotel. The episode closes with a montage of the characters contemplating the rainy night, each processing their emotional turmoil.
Kim is hospitalized with life‑threatening pneumonia but refuses antibiotics to protect her pregnancy. Eve panics about Nick’s arrest and tries to stop Sasha from naming the other girls, .. show full overview
Kim is hospitalized with life‑threatening pneumonia but refuses antibiotics to protect her pregnancy. Eve panics about Nick’s arrest and tries to stop Sasha from naming the other girls, lying to scare her into running and destroying Shane’s contact info to hide her own involvement.
Diana maneuvers Roman for details on the prostitution case and interviews Nick in jail while Roman listens in. Kim begs Roman to find Shane, and he uses ISA contacts to track him down. Her family struggles to convince her to take the medication.
Victor comforts Caroline at the hospital, briefly unsettling Shawn. Jennifer supports Sasha, unaware Eve is manipulating everything to protect herself.
22x210 Ep. #5561 - Wednesday, September 2, 1987 Episode overview
Data di messa in onda
Set 02, 1987
Kim becomes critically ill with pneumonia and refuses antibiotics to protect her pregnancy. Eve quietly encourages her fears, hoping Kim won’t recover. Roman reaches Shane, who rushes .. show full overview
Kim becomes critically ill with pneumonia and refuses antibiotics to protect her pregnancy. Eve quietly encourages her fears, hoping Kim won’t recover. Roman reaches Shane, who rushes home and convinces Kim to take the medication. Eve imagines Kim dying so she can comfort Shane.
Adrienne has a nightmare where Justin turns into her father, triggering panic. At her support group, she admits she hasn’t told Justin and fears she’s “abnormal.” She finally confesses the nightmare to him, and Justin responds with calm reassurance.
Anjelica warns Steve to stay away from Jack. Jack confronts Steve about backing off Kayla, and when Kayla enters, he lashes out. Steve tells Jack to take her, then breaks down with Jo. Jack later tells Kayla he intends to survive and wants to cherish every moment with her.
Adrienne hosts a dinner for Justin and Victor. The roast burns, but Victor smooths things over, and the evening ends warmly with Adrienne and Justin dancing and kissing. Adrienne feels .. show full overview
Adrienne hosts a dinner for Justin and Victor. The roast burns, but Victor smooths things over, and the evening ends warmly with Adrienne and Justin dancing and kissing. Adrienne feels their relationship finally moving forward.
Steve keeps Kayla at arm’s length, even flirting with another woman. A misunderstanding with Max briefly complicates things, but Steve clears it up and maintains their friendship. He continues meeting secretly with Shane about the case.
Kim improves as antibiotics take effect. Shane stays devoted, and Eve settles comfortably into caring for Andrew, enjoying the calm at their home.
Jack, still hospitalized, decides to propose to Kayla as motivation to fight his illness. Melissa is crushed, but Jack goes through with the proposal, convinced Kayla could grow to love him.
Diana's expose on a teenage prostitution ring publishes with Frankie and Jennifer's names included, mortifying Jennifer. Roman blames Diana for the breach, but she reveals her editor .. show full overview
Diana's expose on a teenage prostitution ring publishes with Frankie and Jennifer's names included, mortifying Jennifer. Roman blames Diana for the breach, but she reveals her editor added the names without permission. After initial anger, Roman apologizes and they reconcile over lunch, though they continue bickering.
Meanwhile, Mike learns his medical residency depends on Bill Horton's approval, rattling him. Mickey fears losing Mike to Bill, but Mike reassures his father their bond is unshakeable.
Abe requests field duty instead of desk work, creating tension with Jonah, who fears for his safety. Abe struggles balancing his passion for police work with family concerns.
Jennifer receives support from Alice and Frankie. Sasha leaves town, and Frankie surprises Jennifer with a portrait at the fishing shack, reaffirming their deepened connection through the ordeal.
Jonah runs away, terrified Abe will die on the job. He hides with Carrie, who ultimately tells his parents. Abe realizes Jonah’s fear comes from anxiety about his police work.
Roman .. show full overview
Jonah runs away, terrified Abe will die on the job. He hides with Carrie, who ultimately tells his parents. Abe realizes Jonah’s fear comes from anxiety about his police work.
Roman and Diana reconcile, but she avoids dinner, thinking they’ll fight again. Victor offers her a condo and dinner, and when Roman sees them together he grows jealous. Diana stays with Victor, accusing Roman of jealousy.
Jack proposes to Kayla, insisting she’ll grow to love him. Kayla cares for him but isn’t in love and confides her confusion to Mike. She asks Jack for more time, then sits with him as he sleeps, still torn.
Jennifer and Frankie start college and become minor celebrities after the media coverage of their ordeal. Despite other students flirting, they get jealous and reaffirm they only want .. show full overview
Jennifer and Frankie start college and become minor celebrities after the media coverage of their ordeal. Despite other students flirting, they get jealous and reaffirm they only want each other.
Eve unravels as Kim prepares to leave the hospital. She injures herself, lies about Andrew, and manipulates him, terrified of losing her place in the family. When Shane confirms Kim is coming home, Eve breaks down.
Steve continues his undercover work, proving loyalty by buying his way into Ed Daniels’ operation. He coordinates secretly with Shane.
Adrienne takes hidden riding lessons to impress Justin. He briefly suspects infidelity, then is relieved to learn the truth. He surprises her with riding gear, they kiss, and she admits she wants to fit into his world.
22x215 Ep. #5566 - Wednesday, September 9, 1987 Episode overview
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Set 09, 1987
Diana settles into her new apartment, but tensions arise when Phillip buys her a lakeside house which she refuses concerned about Victor's involvement. Phillip enlists Roman to convince .. show full overview
Diana settles into her new apartment, but tensions arise when Phillip buys her a lakeside house which she refuses concerned about Victor's involvement. Phillip enlists Roman to convince Diana to move, though she resents the interference. Diana encounters someone mysterious in her darkened apartment.
Kayla receives flowers and a marriage proposal from Jack, leaving her torn. While Harper and Anjelica scheme to push her toward accepting, Kayla confides in Melissa that she can't marry Jack while still heartbroken over Steve. She decides to stop grieving Steve and angrily destroys his photo.
Calliope becomes jealous when Trevor brings glamorous flight attendant Veronica on a date. She sabotages their evening by lying to Veronica that Trevor is married with six children. Though Trevor dismisses Veronica afterward, Calliope realizes her interference hurt Ethan, and she later apologizes to him in the park.
22x216 Ep. #5567 - Thursday, September 10, 1987 Episode overview
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Set 10, 1987
A hitman targets Justin, but Steve stops the attack. Justin brushes it off as a robbery, while Steve suspects a Kiriakis enemy. Victor assigns Damon as Justin’s bodyguard. Adrienne .. show full overview
A hitman targets Justin, but Steve stops the attack. Justin brushes it off as a robbery, while Steve suspects a Kiriakis enemy. Victor assigns Damon as Justin’s bodyguard. Adrienne learns of the danger, and though Justin worries for her safety, she chooses to stay by his side.
Roman finds surveillance bugs in Diana’s apartment. Diana angrily confronts Victor, then learns from Roman and Phillip that Phillip planted them to protect her from Victor. She feels foolish, and tension rises when Victor arrives to reassure her and invite her to dinner.
Bill asks Jennifer and Mike to move in with him. Both refuse—Jennifer upset he’s “ruining everything,” Mike noting Bill was never a real father. Their grandparents urge reconsideration, but Jennifer chooses dorm life. Alice warns Bill’s return will force the issue eventually.
Steve keeps Kayla’s engagement ring and reflects on their breakup. Shawn confronts him, insisting Kayla move on. Steve holds onto the ring instead of letting it go.
Bill returns to Salem for a surprise party, but Jennifer spends her birthday in her dorm with Frankie, where they become intimate. Bill arrives and finds them together.
Jack proposes .. show full overview
Bill returns to Salem for a surprise party, but Jennifer spends her birthday in her dorm with Frankie, where they become intimate. Bill arrives and finds them together.
Jack proposes to Kayla using his mother’s ring, but Jo claims it’s lost to protect Steve’s secret. Kayla imagines Steve confessing love, but it’s only a fantasy. Jack buys a new ring with Melissa’s help, and Kayla prepares to give him her answer.
Shane, Roman, Steve, and Abe expose Ed Daniels as a criminal. Daniels later tests Steve’s loyalty by ordering him to kill Shane.
Kim comes home from the hospital with Shane. Eve has been helping care for Andrew, and Shane suggests she stay on. Kim agrees but wants to meet Eve’s parents.
Eve hires a prostitute, Esther, to pose as her mother. Kim and Shane meet the imposter and are impressed, asking Eve to stay with them longer. Eve celebrates privately and fantasizes .. show full overview
Eve hires a prostitute, Esther, to pose as her mother. Kim and Shane meet the imposter and are impressed, asking Eve to stay with them longer. Eve celebrates privately and fantasizes about Kim disappearing so she can have Shane and Andrew to herself.
Shane explains his ISA plan to Kim: he’ll be falsely accused of trading secrets for sex, and Steve will make the accusations as part of his undercover work. Kim agrees and must keep it from Kayla.
Neil and Grace spend a romantic evening together. Neil hesitates out of loyalty to his late wife Liz, then reconsiders, and they make love.
Victor insists Justin needs a bodyguard. Justin resists, but Damon is assigned anyway. When Damon violently overreacts to a rollerskater bumping Justin, Adrienne is shaken. Justin fires Damon and promises to protect them both, though Adrienne remains afraid for his safety.
Jennifer and Frankie nearly make love on her 18th birthday but decide to wait. Bill arrives with a gift and finds Frankie in her dorm, disappointed in her choices.
Steve learns Ed .. show full overview
Jennifer and Frankie nearly make love on her 18th birthday but decide to wait. Bill arrives with a gift and finds Frankie in her dorm, disappointed in her choices.
Steve learns Ed Daniels has ordered him to kill Shane. Shane buys time by publicly discrediting himself with a fake affair involving ISA secrets.
Kayla accepts Jack’s proposal and announces it to her family. Later, Steve sees her ring on the pier and gives her a fortune cookie reading “At last, you’ve found your true love,” a bittersweet reminder of their unresolved feelings.
Jonah takes Carrie boating, and they capsize. Diana dives in and rescues her; Roman performs CPR and revives Carrie. Grateful and shaken, Roman thanks Diana, and a new connection begins forming between them.
22x220 Ep. #5571 - Wednesday, September 16, 1987 Episode overview
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Set 16, 1987
Jennifer resists Bill’s attempts to reconnect, refusing to move in with him despite Tom and Alice’s support. Mike wavers, and Frankie urges her to give Bill a chance, but Jennifer stays .. show full overview
Jennifer resists Bill’s attempts to reconnect, refusing to move in with him despite Tom and Alice’s support. Mike wavers, and Frankie urges her to give Bill a chance, but Jennifer stays firm. She and Frankie reaffirm their love.
Shane and Steve launch their ISA sting using Gabrielle Pascal, Shane’s former lover, to pose as his mistress and bait Ed Daniels. Kim learns of Shane’s past with Gabrielle but supports the plan, knowing it will strain their marriage. Daniels, reporting to Victor, agrees to proceed.
Melissa struggles emotionally as Jack prepares to marry Kayla. Anjelica asks her to help with the wedding; Melissa tries to quit, but Jack convinces her to stay. Mike clashes with Bill over a hospital job, accusing him of reverse discrimination.
Maggie leaves town after her mother Joanna’s death.
22x221 Ep. #5572 - Thursday, September 17, 1987 Episode overview
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Set 17, 1987
Kayla stuns Adrienne by announcing she’s marrying Jack, saying Steve has given up on her. Meanwhile, Victor and Diana’s sabotaged car goes off a cliff; Roman suspects foul play and .. show full overview
Kayla stuns Adrienne by announcing she’s marrying Jack, saying Steve has given up on her. Meanwhile, Victor and Diana’s sabotaged car goes off a cliff; Roman suspects foul play and worries about Diana’s ties to Victor.
Justin clashes with Victor over wanting more power and independence, but the accident briefly reconciles them.
Shane, Steve, and Gabrielle carry out their ISA sting, staging a fake affair and using photos to convince Ed Daniels that Shane trades secrets for sex. The plan succeeds: Daniels arrests Shane for espionage on live TV as Kim, Eve, and Salem watch in shock. Shane had warned Kim to expect turmoil and to hold onto their promises.
Shane's espionage charges are dismissed due to insufficient evidence, but he's fired from the ISA. Kim publicly slaps him and demands he stay out of her life. Meanwhile, Jack pushes to .. show full overview
Shane's espionage charges are dismissed due to insufficient evidence, but he's fired from the ISA. Kim publicly slaps him and demands he stay out of her life. Meanwhile, Jack pushes to leave the hospital before his Friday wedding to Kayla, enlisting Mike's help. Kayla tells Jack she's glad Steve is out of her life, though Jack remains skeptical.
Victor suspects someone tried to kill him in a recent car accident to prevent him from recovering a computer disk from the ISA. Roman warns Diana about the danger of being near Victor, implying jealousy. Victor plans to have Steve steal the disk from an ISA lab in Washington D.C.
Maggie travels to see her adult daughter Janice, who's grieving her mother's death and considering moving. Maggie urges Janice to return to Salem with her. Eve grows frustrated with Kimberly's lack of faith in Shane during the trial.
Justin feels torn between loyalty to Victor and honesty with Adrienne. Victor warns him to keep business secrets, and when Adrienne learns the car crash was deliberate, she fears for .. show full overview
Justin feels torn between loyalty to Victor and honesty with Adrienne. Victor warns him to keep business secrets, and when Adrienne learns the car crash was deliberate, she fears for Justin’s safety. Justin refuses to leave Salem, accepts Victor’s heirloom pocket watch, and sings “If It’s Magic” to Adrienne, asking whether she can accept his future in Victor’s world.
Steve continues his undercover mission in Washington, breaking into ISA headquarters with Daniels to steal a disk. He destroys the printed file, then sees Daniels deliver the disk to Victor, realizing Victor is the true mastermind behind the operation and that the scheme is far bigger than he knew.
At the hospital, Bill and Mike’s surgical tension dissolves after a successful operation. Bill’s skill impresses Mike, and when Janice praises Bill’s work, Mike decides to stay at the hospital and learn from him.
22x225 Ep. #5576 - Wednesday, September 23, 1987 Episode overview
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Set 22, 1987
Jennifer and Frankie announce their engagement. Bill disapproves, but Jennifer refuses to back down. Tom and Alice support them, and Frankie assures he can provide financially.
Steve .. show full overview
Jennifer and Frankie announce their engagement. Bill disapproves, but Jennifer refuses to back down. Tom and Alice support them, and Frankie assures he can provide financially.
Steve tells Shane he stole a disk from ISA headquarters and destroyed its formula; Victor now has the disk, making him dangerous. Shane is assigned Gabrielle as his partner and stages a public fight with Kim while secretly passing her information. Victor watches, believing the separation is real.
Kayla becomes overwhelmed by Anjelica’s wedding plans. Caroline comforts her, and Neil offers his home as the venue. Jack pushes himself to walk for the ceremony. Steve sees him struggling, helps him, and later congratulates both Jack and Kayla on their upcoming wedding.
Kim grows suspicious when Eve defensively calls Shane’s hotel room, unaware Kim and Shane are quietly coordinating against Victor, who continues manipulating events unseen.
22x226 Ep. #5577 - Thursday, September 24, 1987 Episode overview
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Set 23, 1987
Jack is cleared from the hospital for his wedding to Kayla, who struggles to hide her doubts. Jo gives Jack maternal advice, moving them both emotionally.
Shane tasks Roman with .. show full overview
Jack is cleared from the hospital for his wedding to Kayla, who struggles to hide her doubts. Jo gives Jack maternal advice, moving them both emotionally.
Shane tasks Roman with recruiting Diana to spy on Victor, who possesses a dangerous disk. Roman invites Diana to dinner under false pretenses, but she insists on cooking at home instead. When Roman reveals the ISA's espionage request, Diana angrily throws him out.
Adrienne confesses to Kim that she loves Justin but fears intimacy. Justin overhears and is thrilled, embracing her. They dance together and grow closer, though Justin must leave for a Montreal business trip and invites Adrienne to join him she asks for time to consider.
Eve secretly brings Andrew to see Shane, bypassing Kim's knowledge. Shane appreciates the visit but warns Eve not to repeat it. Later, Kayla asks Shane about his troubled marriage, and he cryptically warns her to consider the consequences of her own choices, hinting he made terrible mistakes.
Jack and Kayla’s wedding day unfolds amid emotional turmoil. Jennifer and Frankie get engaged despite family objections, and Jennifer considers eloping. Kayla battles pre‑wedding .. show full overview
Jack and Kayla’s wedding day unfolds amid emotional turmoil. Jennifer and Frankie get engaged despite family objections, and Jennifer considers eloping. Kayla battles pre‑wedding jitters, unsure whether she’s marrying Jack out of love or to give hope during his illness. Shawn supports her if she wants to cancel. Adrienne wrestles with trauma and a possible trip with Justin, and her attempt to stop the wedding fails when Steve disappears. Roman and Diana clash over Victor and the ISA. Steve arrives with a gift, imagines stopping the ceremony, but hesitates. As the minister asks for objections, Steve appears in the background, and Kayla walks down the aisle with her father as the ceremony continues.
Jack and Kayla marry despite Steve's anguish he sacrificed their relationship to save Jack's life. At the reception, Shane dramatically demands Kim take him back; they stage a .. show full overview
Jack and Kayla marry despite Steve's anguish he sacrificed their relationship to save Jack's life. At the reception, Shane dramatically demands Kim take him back; they stage a reconciliation and secretly reunite. Justin invites Adrienne to Montreal; she remains noncommittal while Anjelica eavesdrops jealously. Frankie proposes to Jennifer in the park, and she accepts.
Diana discovers Victor murdered her fiance James after Roman pressures her to spy on Victor; she agrees to help the ISA. On their wedding night, ill Jack can't consummate the marriage, relieving an uncomfortable Kayla. She finds Steve's gift a silver rose triggering memories of him. In the park, she fantasizes about marrying Steve instead. Drunk Steve appears and wishes them happiness before leaving in tears. Kayla departs, leaving Steve devastated.
Bill blackmails Jennifer into living with him by threatening to cut off her money unless she ends things with Frankie. She refuses and asks Mike to let her move in, but he declines. .. show full overview
Bill blackmails Jennifer into living with him by threatening to cut off her money unless she ends things with Frankie. She refuses and asks Mike to let her move in, but he declines. Frankie proposes a plan: Jennifer pretends to give up the engagement and moves in with Bill while they secretly save to marry in December. Carrie overhears their engagement and admits she once liked Frankie, but he gently steers her toward friendship. Roman recruits Diana to go undercover with Victor, leading her to stage a jealous fight with Roman and begin a flirtation with Victor. They kiss on the pier while Roman watches, conflicted. Nick is released and forces Eve back into prostitution by threatening to expose her past to Kim and Shane. Janice becomes a hospital intern and celebrates with Mike while Bill observes with tension.
22x230 Ep. #5581 - Wednesday, September 30, 1987 Episode overview
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Set 29, 1987
The Deveraux family moves into a mansion where Jack stays under medical care, and Harper and Anjelica join them, upsetting Kayla. Melissa visits Jack for work while hiding her feelings, .. show full overview
The Deveraux family moves into a mansion where Jack stays under medical care, and Harper and Anjelica join them, upsetting Kayla. Melissa visits Jack for work while hiding her feelings, and Jack dreams of Kayla as she struggles with their marriage. Anjelica sabotages Adrienne’s Montreal trip by arranging an attack; Steve rescues her, but she’s traumatized and decides not to go. Justin offers to postpone, but she insists he leave. Steve confronts Jo about supporting Adrienne and Justin, while Kayla thanks Jo and says goodbye to the Curtis home. Steve and Kayla meet and share bittersweet wishes. Neil supports Grace’s rising career at a reception, determined not to repeat past mistakes with Liz.
Roman grows worried when Diana goes missing. Victor invites her on a trip to Greece, and she overhears him discussing a mysterious disk. When Victor rushes their departure, Diana agrees, .. show full overview
Roman grows worried when Diana goes missing. Victor invites her on a trip to Greece, and she overhears him discussing a mysterious disk. When Victor rushes their departure, Diana agrees, but Roman discovers her plans and has her arrested as she boards the jet, revealing his involvement at the station. Jonah is arrested for shoplifting a watch to help Carrie after guilt over nearly causing her to drown; Carrie is also detained. Abe is furious, but Roman urges compassion, and the shop owner drops charges if the watch is returned. Eve continues secretly working for Nick at a motel while lying to Shane about swim practice. She narrowly avoids being seen by Shane, who meets ISA contact Gabrielle there to discuss Victor and Diana.
Roman blocks Diana from leaving with Victor by having her arrested on fake parking violations, then brings her to his home, where they bond and she falls asleep on his couch. Jennifer .. show full overview
Roman blocks Diana from leaving with Victor by having her arrested on fake parking violations, then brings her to his home, where they bond and she falls asleep on his couch. Jennifer moves in with Bill, who sets strict rules; she’s hurt by their distance, while Frankie urges patience. Bill grows closer to Janice during a visit to Mickey’s. In Montreal, Justin finds Anjelica instead of Adrienne, who learns Anjelica hired her attacker. Adrienne forces Anjelica out by triggering a workers’ strike, then surprises Justin to confess her love. Jack seeks Mike’s help for erectile dysfunction. Steve quietly questions Kayla about her marriage while growing distant from his own wife.
Jack grows restless and wants to work again. Kayla convinces Steve to help by offering Jack the riverfront project, though Jack warns him to stay away from her. Steve and Jack work .. show full overview
Jack grows restless and wants to work again. Kayla convinces Steve to help by offering Jack the riverfront project, though Jack warns him to stay away from her. Steve and Jack work together while Steve quietly watches Kayla with longing. Shane and Steve discuss Victor’s Greece trip and a dangerous disk, deciding Roman should follow Victor and Diana undercover as her jealous boyfriend. Roman agrees and promises Diana protection, while Kim questions his feelings. Diana boards Victor’s plane, claiming he intrigues her more than Roman. In Montreal, Adrienne reveals she staged the fake labor dispute to escape Anjelica, reconciles with Justin, and accepts the bracelet. She buys gifts with his shopping money. Kim and Shane attend her amniocentesis, planning to learn the baby’s sex, and Shane vows not to leave for Greece.
Eve manipulates Nick into trapping Kim in an abandoned building set for demolition, jealous over Kim and Shane’s dinner plans. Nick lures Kim with a fake child‑abuse report, locks her .. show full overview
Eve manipulates Nick into trapping Kim in an abandoned building set for demolition, jealous over Kim and Shane’s dinner plans. Nick lures Kim with a fake child‑abuse report, locks her inside, and leaves. Shane grows worried when Kim doesn’t show at Blondie’s, where Eve “coincidentally” appears, pretending to meet a date. Jack struggles with his illness and asks Mike when he can resume intimacy with Kayla. Steve visits Jack, then bonds with Gabrielle over their shared loneliness. Jack and Kayla continue sleeping apart during his recovery. Meanwhile, Calliope attracts Ethan and Trevor’s attention after Ethan’s rock‑throwing serenade breaks her window, but she chooses Trevor. Mike and Melissa’s blind dates with “Ken” and “Barbie” collapse when their dates pair off with each other, leaving them to commiserate with Tom and Alice.
Bill discovers Jennifer’s engagement ring, exposing her plans with Frankie. Though she insists they won’t back down, she fears Bill will interfere. Frankie suggests they move into a .. show full overview
Bill discovers Jennifer’s engagement ring, exposing her plans with Frankie. Though she insists they won’t back down, she fears Bill will interfere. Frankie suggests they move into a refurbished fishing shack before Bill can stop them, promising they’ll still wait until marriage. Jennifer agrees and wears her ring openly again.
Kim vanishes after a mysterious call. Shane panics as the search begins. Nick admits he hid Kim in a condemned building, far beyond what Eve intended. Though Eve hesitates, Shane and Abe eventually find and rescue Kim. Eve plants Kim’s scarf to seem helpful and pretends relief, while Kim remains determined to identify her attacker, unaware of Eve’s role.
A plane crash floods the hospital with casualties. Bill is harsh during Janice’s first surgery, shaking her confidence. Mike encourages her, and Bill apologizes, forming a tentative friendship. Bill vents to Mike about Jennifer’s secret engagement, and Mike notes both are stubborn.
Steve and Kayla travel together to a state capitol meeting when Jack’s chemo prevents him from going. A violent rainstorm sends their car off the road, forcing them to take shelter in an .. show full overview
Steve and Kayla travel together to a state capitol meeting when Jack’s chemo prevents him from going. A violent rainstorm sends their car off the road, forcing them to take shelter in an abandoned cabin with only one bed, heightening their unresolved tension. In Greece, Diana continues her undercover work with Roman’s help, while he grows uneasy about the danger she’s in. Victor remains unaware and plans to take her to his hometown. Jo blackmails Harper with Jack’s adoption papers to secure access to her son and uses the leverage to get a job at the Deveraux house. Grace surprises Neil with a romantic dinner, and Mickey and Maggie invite Janice to live in their guest house. Jack grows anxious about Kayla being stranded with Steve, despite insisting he trusts her.
Justin and Adrienne return from the ballet, growing closer. Adrienne puts on a new negligee, ready to deepen their relationship, but Justin unexpectedly proposes. She happily accepts, .. show full overview
Justin and Adrienne return from the ballet, growing closer. Adrienne puts on a new negligee, ready to deepen their relationship, but Justin unexpectedly proposes. She happily accepts, and they kiss as an engaged couple. Jennifer moves into the fishing shack with Frankie, leaving Bill devastated. When she confronts him, he reveals Laura has suffered a mental breakdown and is institutionalized, unable to recognize him, leaving Jennifer heartbroken. Jonah convinces Carrie to spy on a professor he thinks is an alien; Abe and Ethan catch them and issue a warning. Steve and Kayla take shelter in an abandoned cabin during a storm, where quiet tension builds. Later, believing Kayla asleep, Steve gently adjusts her blanket and touches her hair, revealing feelings he won’t admit.
Eve schemes to separate Kim and Shane. After Kim declines a Hawaii workshop, Eve tells Shane she needs the trip, then secretly listens as Kim agrees, ensuring Kim will leave town. .. show full overview
Eve schemes to separate Kim and Shane. After Kim declines a Hawaii workshop, Eve tells Shane she needs the trip, then secretly listens as Kim agrees, ensuring Kim will leave town. Meanwhile, Steve and Kayla shelter in a cabin during a storm. Kayla dreams Steve regrets their marriage, but he wakes her. He urges her to lie to Jack about their lodging, and she avoids the full truth when calling him. Back home, Jack kisses Kayla while Steve watches, hurting. When Kayla later tells Jack everything, he says he trusts her but admits their feelings aren’t fully gone, vowing to make her forget Steve. Jo takes a job with the Deverauxs and comforts Steve, who admits he’s barely holding back his emotions. Trevor breaks up with Calliope at a fancy dinner; Ethan arrives in a tux to cheer her up, and they dance. Nick threatens to expose Eve’s past unless she returns to work for him.
The Hortons reel after learning Laura is hospitalized for manic depression. Jennifer and Mike confront Bill for hiding the truth, and Jennifer fears the illness may be hereditary. Alice .. show full overview
The Hortons reel after learning Laura is hospitalized for manic depression. Jennifer and Mike confront Bill for hiding the truth, and Jennifer fears the illness may be hereditary. Alice comforts her at the fishing shack, while Frankie supports her through anxiety and nightmares. Justin and Adrienne announce their engagement and celebrate with dinner and dancing. Adrienne confides her worries about Steve, but Jo approves, and Justin plans to buy a ring as Calliope offers to design the dress. In Greece, Roman and Diana observe Victor passing a package to a stranger who suddenly dies; the package is missing, stolen by a waiter who poisoned him. Victor arrives and takes Diana away. Roman later admits he misses his family and warns Diana she must stay close to Victor to find the lost disk.
Jack announces his run for state assembly and asks Steve to help win riverfront support. Harper steals Jack’s adoption papers from Jo and fires her, leaving Jo desperate and fantasizing .. show full overview
Jack announces his run for state assembly and asks Steve to help win riverfront support. Harper steals Jack’s adoption papers from Jo and fires her, leaving Jo desperate and fantasizing about telling Jack the truth. At the press conference, Kayla accidentally knocks Harper’s briefcase, causing the papers to fall unnoticed under a chair. Shane and Gabrielle meet secretly about Kiriakis files; when Ed Daniels spots them, Gabrielle pushes Shane into the river. Later, they share a quiet moment by the fire until Eve walks in. Shane insists nothing happened and asks her to keep Gabrielle’s visit secret. Nick, injured by a rival pimp, accuses Eve of betrayal and finds a photo of Shane and Emma in her bag, keeping it for leverage. Eve later sees Shane and Gabrielle together, fueling her suspicion. Steve tells Kayla their relationship is over but admits he still wants her, then comforts Jo after Harper’s threats. Melissa and Trevor share a sweet moment in the park, and he asks her to lunch.
Jennifer is determined to visit her seriously ill mother Laura despite Bill and Mike warning the visit could be harmful. Bill threatens to involve Laura’s doctors, but Jennifer tells .. show full overview
Jennifer is determined to visit her seriously ill mother Laura despite Bill and Mike warning the visit could be harmful. Bill threatens to involve Laura’s doctors, but Jennifer tells Frankie she’ll go anyway. Frankie and Jennifer move into the fishing shack, reassuring Caroline they’re waiting until marriage, though Max struggles with Frankie leaving home. Bill, lonely and overwhelmed by Laura’s condition, finds comfort talking with Janice.
Victor meets a mysterious woman holding a disk he wants. Roman, undercover as a chauffeur, overhears their conversation. When Victor abruptly decides to return to Salem and Diana leaves with him, Roman grows worried. They depart on Victor’s jet.
Mike and Bill remain strained as they navigate Laura’s illness, with Mike rejecting Bill’s attempts at closeness while both grapple with the family crisis.
Justin and Adrienne announce their engagement. Victor suggests a wedding in Greece. Justin asks Steve for his blessing; Steve objects to her joining the Kiriakis world, but after .. show full overview
Justin and Adrienne announce their engagement. Victor suggests a wedding in Greece. Justin asks Steve for his blessing; Steve objects to her joining the Kiriakis world, but after Adrienne confronts him and asks him to walk her down the aisle, he reluctantly agrees.
Roman fears for Diana’s safety in her undercover work against Victor. When she arrives in Salem, he urges her to quit. Victor invites her to the Greece wedding, and Roman insists on accompanying her as protection. Victor has hired “Serena” to retrieve a stolen disk.
At the Deveraux mansion, Jo abruptly quits working for Jack, saying Noel needs her. Harper angrily confronts her. Kayla suspects Harper fired Jo out of jealousy. Harper then gives Kayla poisoned coffee, leaving her ill. Anjelica plans an engagement party for Justin and Adrienne, and talk of future children makes Kayla increasingly uncomfortable.
Eve’s secret comes out when Nick finds a letter naming Shane as her father. He refuses to return it and uses it for leverage. Eve admits she hid the truth because she feared Shane .. show full overview
Eve’s secret comes out when Nick finds a letter naming Shane as her father. He refuses to return it and uses it for leverage. Eve admits she hid the truth because she feared Shane wouldn’t want her, especially with Kim in the picture. Nick agrees to let her keep staying at Shane’s house if she’s “nice to him,” but he won’t give up the letter.
Shane and Gabrielle clash over case strategy, with Steve noting their arguments sound like lovers’ quarrels. Gabrielle later apologizes, and when Shane asks if she wants a family, she dodges, saying she thought about it long ago.
Kayla suffers unexplained fainting spells. At the Park Café she nearly collapses, and Steve catches her before Harper takes her home. Steve and Jo speculate she might be pregnant and imagine the baby could be his. Back home, Kayla tells Jack that Jo confirmed Harper’s story about why she left her job.
Eve manipulates Kim by implying Shane and Gabrielle were together while Kim was in Hawaii. Shane explains the innocent incident, and Kim realizes Eve was stirring trouble. Eve tries to .. show full overview
Eve manipulates Kim by implying Shane and Gabrielle were together while Kim was in Hawaii. Shane explains the innocent incident, and Kim realizes Eve was stirring trouble. Eve tries to tell Shane the truth about her father, but Kim’s return interrupts her.
Jennifer secretly flies to Chicago to see her institutionalized mother. Bill follows. Laura is unresponsive, leaving Jennifer devastated and crying in Bill’s arms. Back home, she avoids discussing the painful visit with Frankie.
Harper and Dr. Jergens monitor Kayla under the guise of concern. Harper blocks her from going to the hospital and arranges a home visit; the doctor diagnoses flu. Jo later asks if she might be pregnant. A negative test disappoints Steve, who secretly hoped she was, while Jo and Jack are relieved. Harper continues scheming, poisoning Kayla’s tea and narrowly avoiding Jack drinking it instead.
At Adrienne and Justin's engagement party, Adrienne asks Kim, Kayla, and Melissa to be bridesmaids for her wedding in Greece. Justin reassures an anxious Adrienne that he'll wait as long .. show full overview
At Adrienne and Justin's engagement party, Adrienne asks Kim, Kayla, and Melissa to be bridesmaids for her wedding in Greece. Justin reassures an anxious Adrienne that he'll wait as long as needed before their wedding night. Steve reluctantly attends the party with Jo, and they reflect on Billy doing well. Roman watches jealously as Diana arrives with Victor; later, Roman and Diana nearly kiss while dancing. Meanwhile, Harper drugs Kayla's champagne at the party. Jack tries to initiate intimacy with Kayla at home, but she faints, prompting him to call the doctor. Eve sneaks into the hospital to access Kim's amniocentesis results but is caught by Neil. Neil later tells Kim and Shane their baby is healthy and they're having a girl, while Eve watches with forced happiness. Anjelica makes uncomfortable remarks to Adrienne about Justin.
Jennifer becomes anxious about inheriting Laura’s mental illness after reading a psychology book, withdrawing from Frankie and even suggesting he move out. His grades slip, but he .. show full overview
Jennifer becomes anxious about inheriting Laura’s mental illness after reading a psychology book, withdrawing from Frankie and even suggesting he move out. His grades slip, but he returns to comfort her when she breaks down.
Janice tries to prank Mike for scaring her with a fake snake but accidentally drenches Bill instead. Bill playfully retaliates with a water gun, and the mishap leads to a warm, humorous bond between him and Janice.
Maggie grows jealous after overhearing Mickey speak tenderly about Laura, but Mickey reassures her that his love for Maggie is what matters.
Adrienne grows nervous about married life and sharing a bedroom in Victor’s mansion. Justin proposes again in the park, serenading her and presenting a diamond ring hidden in a paper boat. She accepts.
Meanwhile, a mysterious blonde woman in Greece plots to destroy the Kiriakis family
Justin is shaken when Adrienne wears a Greek medallion that belonged to his late mother. It arrived in a mysterious package from Greece, later revealed as a message from Serena to .. show full overview
Justin is shaken when Adrienne wears a Greek medallion that belonged to his late mother. It arrived in a mysterious package from Greece, later revealed as a message from Serena to Victor. Justin apologizes, and Victor announces the family will leave for Greece immediately.
Kayla seems troubled, and Jack insists on booking a tropical honeymoon to St. John despite her reluctance. Harper, determined to keep Steve away from her, secretly gives Kayla medication to take on the trip, hinting at darker intentions.
Carrie and Jonah break into a man’s home searching for an “alien.” They’re caught, Jonah is arrested, and although charges are dropped, he learns a hard lesson about reckless behaviour.
Roman and Diana feel growing romantic tension as they discuss her trip to Greece. Roman volunteers to stay the night helping her prepare, blurring the line between professional duty and personal connection.
Roman fits Diana with a wire for the operation against Victor, and their chemistry spikes — he nearly kisses her before pulling away, leaving her frustrated by his mixed signals. Victor .. show full overview
Roman fits Diana with a wire for the operation against Victor, and their chemistry spikes — he nearly kisses her before pulling away, leaving her frustrated by his mixed signals. Victor later tells her she can’t go to Greece yet, but Diana defies him and insists she’s going anyway.
Kayla and Jack leave for their Caribbean honeymoon even though Kayla is unwell. Steve finds her medication bag in his car and races to return it, but arrives too late. Left holding her makeup bag, he breathes in her perfume, heartsick.
Eve’s jealousy over Kim and Shane’s new baby leads her to steal Kim’s hairbrush and cameo. She lies repeatedly when confronted. Kim and Shane decide she must return to her family the next day. Eve begs to stay but ultimately accepts it — while privately vowing not to give up.
Victor confides to Caroline that he regrets never marrying her, admiring how Justin succeeded in love where he failed.
Jennifer breaks up with Frankie, saying she’s too young for marriage and fears inheriting Laura’s mental illness. She moves back in with Bill and starts dating Bryan, leaving Frankie .. show full overview
Jennifer breaks up with Frankie, saying she’s too young for marriage and fears inheriting Laura’s mental illness. She moves back in with Bill and starts dating Bryan, leaving Frankie heartbroken. At a dance, he watches her with Bryan but shares one bittersweet dance before she leaves with Bryan’s group.
Justin, Adrienne, and Victor prepare to leave for Greece. Justin struggles with memories of his parents’ deaths there, but Victor pressures him to continue. Justin gives Adrienne his mother’s medallion. Meanwhile, Serena hires Cyrus to threaten Victor and warns him to stay away. Victor refuses and vows retaliation if his family is harmed. Despite the danger, they board the plane as Serena toasts that the wedding “will never be.”
Bill receives false hope about Laura’s condition in Chicago, with Janice offering encouragement. Neil worries Noel may stay in LA and asks Jo out for a beer. Bill and Janice grow closer while plotting against Mike, who tries to reconcile with them.
Kim brings Andrew to work, and Eve — jealous and emotionally unstable — steals him from the clinic and takes him to the park. Gabrielle sees Eve with Andrew and later watches her return .. show full overview
Kim brings Andrew to work, and Eve — jealous and emotionally unstable — steals him from the clinic and takes him to the park. Gabrielle sees Eve with Andrew and later watches her return him, falsely claiming she found him in the gift shop. Gabrielle eventually tells Shane the truth. Eve has flashbacks of being forced out of Shane and Kim’s home, revealing her deep longing for Shane as a father.
Abe disappoints Jonah by missing his football tryout to work a double shift. Feeling neglected, Jonah decides to run away and confides in Carrie. They visit the “alien house,” where Professor Schenkel surprisingly invites them in after Jonah apologizes for a previous break‑in.
In Greece, Victor, Justin, and Adrienne receive a warm welcome, though Justin remains uneasy. Adrienne notices a mysterious woman in black watching them. Victor publicly names Justin his heir, drawing the attention of Serena and Stavros, who see Justin as a threat and begin plotting against him.
Eve admits to Kim that she took baby Andrew, saying she wants forgiveness. Kim refuses, telling her she crossed an unforgivable line by forcing Kim to relive her worst nightmare. Shane .. show full overview
Eve admits to Kim that she took baby Andrew, saying she wants forgiveness. Kim refuses, telling her she crossed an unforgivable line by forcing Kim to relive her worst nightmare. Shane backs Kim, and when Eve is caught eavesdropping at their home, he throws her out. Kim fears Eve is unstable and targeting her.
Diana prepares to travel to Greece undercover to investigate Victor, posing as a travel writer. Roman confides to Phillip that he cares for her — a confession Diana overhears. Despite Roman’s worries, she proceeds with the mission, wired for safety. Roman follows her to the airport, and Abe urges him to go after her to Greece.
Jennifer keeps her distance from Frankie after their breakup. Bill upsets her by comparing her to Laura while trying to reach her emotionally. Frankie, struggling through personal turmoil, still earns an A on his midterm. When Jennifer returns his heart necklace, their shared glance hints that feelings remain.
In Salem, Steve delivers zoning documents to Harper Deveraux on behalf of honeymooning Jack and Kayla in the Caribbean. Harper grows alarmed when he learns Kayla is recovering well, .. show full overview
In Salem, Steve delivers zoning documents to Harper Deveraux on behalf of honeymooning Jack and Kayla in the Caribbean. Harper grows alarmed when he learns Kayla is recovering well, suspecting she's taking the poison pills he arranged through Dr. Jergens. The doctor confirms the medication should be lethal, prompting Harper's concern about his plan unraveling.
In Greece, Justin and Adrienne enjoy their honeymoon with Victor and other guests. During a walk, Justin is attacked by Serena's henchman Stavros, who attempts to stab him, but Justin protects a local boy and the knife misses. He hides the dagger and the incident from Adrienne, taking her sightseeing instead. Meanwhile, Diana arrives at Victor's apartment claiming she came to write an article but admits she missed him. Roman also arrives in Greece and reunites with Diana; they devise a plan to communicate using musical pipes as a signal. Stavros reports his failed assassination attempt to Serena, vowing to try again.
Maggie suffers a myasthenia gravis attack and is hospitalized. Mickey feels guilty, and Bill suspects emotional stress caused the relapse. Bill grows jealous of Janice and Mike’s .. show full overview
Maggie suffers a myasthenia gravis attack and is hospitalized. Mickey feels guilty, and Bill suspects emotional stress caused the relapse. Bill grows jealous of Janice and Mike’s flirting; Janice comforts him, they kiss, and he sends her away.
In Greece, Victor warns Justin someone is trying to take his power. Justin visits his parents’ graves, finds clarity, and chooses to embrace his Kiriakis heritage. Victor secretly meets Serena, who now threatens him.
Diana meets Roman and learns he’s tracking a mysterious woman in black. She later confronts Victor about seeing him with another woman. Serena — the real woman in black — works with Stavros on a bomb plot but halts the attempt when she sees Diana with Victor.
Jennifer becomes overwhelmed by fear of inheriting Laura’s mental illness, obsessing over psychology books and rejecting help. When Bill, Mike, and Frankie urge her to seek therapy, she .. show full overview
Jennifer becomes overwhelmed by fear of inheriting Laura’s mental illness, obsessing over psychology books and rejecting help. When Bill, Mike, and Frankie urge her to seek therapy, she panics and locks herself in the bathroom.
Eve, desperate to stay with the Donovans, has her friend pose as her mother to manipulate Kim and Shane. When the lie collapses, Shane realizes Eve is a runaway who needs proper placement, terrifying her. Nick pressures her to move in with him or he’ll expose her secret.
Steve, frustrated by the ISA’s slow progress on the Greece operation, breaks into Gabrielle’s apartment for classified files, leading to a violent confrontation Shane breaks up. Gabrielle later confronts him about his volatility at the Cheating Heart.
In Salem, Neil's work suffers due to his relationship with Grace, while Jo watches jealously as Neil supports Grace's social calendar. Calliope invites Ethan to Justin and Adrienne's .. show full overview
In Salem, Neil's work suffers due to his relationship with Grace, while Jo watches jealously as Neil supports Grace's social calendar. Calliope invites Ethan to Justin and Adrienne's wedding as her date.
In Greece, Justin spots the man who tried to kill him Stavros but Victor refuses to involve authorities. Victor shows Justin and Adrienne the beautiful church where they'll marry, and Justin reassures a nervous Adrienne about their wedding night.
Roman attempts to rescue Diana from Victor's advances by creating a diversion with a bouncy ball through a window. However, Stavros captures Roman and knocks him out. Serena, the mysterious "Lady in Black," warns Roman to get Diana out of Greece immediately before something happens to her. Roman escapes and finds Diana, collapsing in her arms. Though weakened, he tells her about Serena's warning. Diana remains unaware of the Lady in Black's identity, but Roman believes she holds the key to discovering who she is.
Jack and Kayla return from their honeymoon after Steve calls about a housing project crisis. Back in Salem, Harper secretly poisoning Kayla forces her to drink poisoned tea while .. show full overview
Jack and Kayla return from their honeymoon after Steve calls about a housing project crisis. Back in Salem, Harper secretly poisoning Kayla forces her to drink poisoned tea while pretending to be helpful.
Meanwhile, Eve steals a car to escape arrest and accidentally hits Sarah in the rain. Arrested at the scene, Eve shocks Shane by revealing she's his daughter.
Jennifer overhears Mike and Frankie discussing her need for counseling and angrily resists their help, though she briefly visits a therapist. She distances herself from Frankie but momentarily drops her cold act when learning about Sarah's accident. Frankie considers working at a teen hotline to help others since he can't help Jennifer.
At the hospital, Sarah's condition is critical; doctors may need to remove her spleen. Bill is called to save her while Mickey and Maggie hold vigil.
22x257Ultimo episodio della stagione Ep. #5608 - Friday, November 6, 1987 Episode overview
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Nov 05, 1987
Eve tells Kim that Shane is her biological father, showing a midwife’s letter naming Emma as her mother. Shane finds the letter himself and believes it, securing Eve’s release into his .. show full overview
Eve tells Kim that Shane is her biological father, showing a midwife’s letter naming Emma as her mother. Shane finds the letter himself and believes it, securing Eve’s release into his custody despite Kim’s reluctance and her refusal to let Eve near Andrew.
In Greece, Roman discovers a man tailing Diana and learns he works for a mysterious woman. Roman and Diana hide in the fortress, get locked inside, and share a passionate kiss. Victor meets with Serena — the mystery woman — to discuss Diana. Outside, Stavros is suddenly stabbed by an unseen attacker.
Justin learns his parents were murdered by a car bomb, not killed in an accident. Shaken but torn about his family’s desire for revenge, he visits their grave. When Adrienne senses him being pulled away by the past, Justin reassures her by sharing how his mother taught him poetry, keeping her memory alive.
Jennifer refuses Bill’s push to move in with him. After he leaves, she and Frankie reaffirm their love, and their passion deepens as they talk about marriage.
Steve “betrays” Shane to .. show full overview
Jennifer refuses Bill’s push to move in with him. After he leaves, she and Frankie reaffirm their love, and their passion deepens as they talk about marriage.
Steve “betrays” Shane to Ed Daniels as part of the ISA sting, claiming Shane traded secrets for sex. Adrienne is disgusted. Anjelica pressures Kayla to defend Shane publicly, but Kayla refuses. When Kayla finds Steve with Gabrielle, she’s horrified, and Steve shows her the payoff. Kayla still believes Shane is innocent and tells Jack she wants to marry within the week.
Victor’s car crash was sabotage. He urges Justin and Adrienne to flee to Europe, but Justin insists on staying to help him. Victor gives Justin his father’s pocket watch, formally pulling him deeper into the family business. Justin promises Adrienne he’ll stand by Victor, though some things must stay secret.
Adrienne is torn — frightened by Steve’s apparent betrayal and by Justin stepping into Victor’s dangerous world.
