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Steve brings Kayla yellow roses at home after she left them in the office. She scrolls on her tablet, ignoring him. He apologizes for disappointing her, but he was afraid he was going to lose his son. She knows he feels bad for what he did, and because she loves him, she is going to forgive him. However, she needs to stay mad at him for at least today. She thanks him for the flowers and yanks them from his hand.

Tate eats with Marlena and John at the Pub. Marlena asks how he feels about not being allowed to see Holly. He says it sucks because Holly is his friend, but it’s probably for the best.

At the Kiriakis mansion, Maggie tells Holly how proud she is of her for telling the truth about the drugs. When she goes to get them tea and lemon bars, Holly sends Tate an S.O.S. text: “I’ve got to get out of here.”

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Everett stops Stephanie in the Square to apologize for everything. He knows it’s been hard on her and that it’s hurt her friendship with Jada. Stephanie rigidly tells him they worked it out, but it’s also none of his concern. However, she is curious if he still has feelings for Jada. Everett doesn’t know how he could have feelings for someone he doesn’t even know. She wonders why he didn’t sign the divorce papers then. Everett won’t forge the name of a man he doesn’t even know. Stephanie points out he does know him. He was ID’d as Robert Stein. Everett’s expression darkens as he harshly shushes her. “Don’t call me that. Don’t you ever call me that again.”

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A frazzled Ava comes to Harris’ room above the Pub and pulls him into a kiss.

Since Steve is still in the doghouse, he tells Kayla everything about Konstantin, John, and Catharina’s death. Because he spent so much time protecting John, he neglected to deal with his own guilt and shame. It’s time he did.

After getting Holly’s text, Tate lies to his grandparents that he needs to go study with a friend. John and Tate engage in playful banter before Tate gets up for water refills. Alone, Marlena notes how nice it is to see John smile. John says his talk with Harris gave him some perspective. He’s trying to remind himself that he was a victim, too. And if Konstantin can forgive him, maybe he can do the same thing.

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In his room at the Kiriakis mansion, Konstantin mournfully regards Catharina’s photo. He pretended otherwise, but he will never forgive her murderer. He looks at the temple card and recalls it turning John into The Pawn. He promises to avenge his precious daughter’s death.

Holly gets a text from Tate that he’ll meet her in the park in ten minutes. Maggie returns to the Kiriakis living room with tea and lemon bars, as Konstantin joins them. Konstantin meets Holly, who reminds him of his daughter. Holly makes her excuses and leaves to go “straight home.”

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At their place, Steve tells Kayla that he doesn’t trust Konstantin’s forgiveness of John. As Kayla leaves to meet Stephanie, she opens the door to John. She angrily punches his shoulder on her way out. John realizes Steve told her everything. Steve confirms and gets them beers. He feels like a weight’s been lifted having confessed to Kayla.

In the Square, Stephanie guardedly apologizes for offending Everett. Composing himself, he apologizes, blaming it on stress. He’s going to see Dr. Evans right now for another session. With a confused expression, Stephanie watches him rush off.

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As Ava and Harris lie in each other’s arms in bed, she tells him how much he means to her. She knows he won’t abandon her even when she’s in trouble. He asks if she is. She insists the only trouble she’s in is that she doesn’t have a place to live. He invites her to stay with him.

Holly and Tate meet in the park. They agree that their parents’ opposition to their relationship only makes them want to be together more. They kiss and then sit on the bench with treats Tate brought from Sweet Bits. Wearing his hoodie, Holly cuddles up against Tate.

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When Everett meets Marlena in her office, he states he’s “Wishing I were anyone but me.” He admits he saw himself staring back at him while under hypnosis and wants to know what it means. Marlena muses he’s struggling with leading a dual life and with feelings he has for Jada that he’s not ready to accept. She asks if he’d like to try hypnosis again. He says somethings are better left unknown and leaves.

In the Square with coffee, Kayla tries to process everything Stephanie tells her about Everett/Bobby. Kayla uneasily shifts, recounting how she asked Marlena if she thought Everett was faking memory loss. Marlena didn’t have a clear answer, but she didn’t rule out the possibility.

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In the park, Tate and Holly lean in to kiss, but stop when Kayla and Stephanie approach. The teens ask them not to tell their parents they saw them together. The Johnson women agree and head off. Holly and Tate decide to part as well and kiss.

Back in the Square, Kayla feels bad about not telling Tate and Holly’s parents they saw them. Stephanie does, too, but compares it to everyone telling Kayla to stay away from Steve when they were younger. She even sees the similarity with her and Everett. Accept, she’s the one telling herself to stay away. Stephanie knows she should hate him, but she’s drawn to him and feels bad for what he’s going through. Kayla wants to protect her and tell her to move on, but she’s also proud of how compassionate she is.

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In bed, Ava texts Tripp that she found a place to say. When she worries about Clyde still being out there, she tells Harris that he called her to do another job for him.

In his kitchen, Steve recounts Catharina’s death with John. Steve muses that someone else could have been there and could be holding a very dark secret. Steve rules out Victor, but suggests one of Stefano’s men. John considers and then suggests Catharina’s mother. They decide to track her down.

In the Kiriakis mansion, Konstantin tells Maggie that his travel visa is expiring and he can’t get an extension. He has to leave Salem.

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