At the Horton Town Square, Sami met with Madison and apologized for being late. Madison didn't want to hear her excuses. Sami begged Madison not to fire her. Madison got a call and wanted to talk about Sami's job status later. At the Brady Pub, Hope read the voucher she and Bo found and wondered why Stefano gave it to Alice. Bo thought it had something to do with the letter Susan sent to Alice. Hope wondered if the voucher was Stefano's version of a thank you gift. They talked about the Swiss bank account Austin looked into. Bo thought he had a way to solve the mystery. He called Marlena and found out that she treated Susan and kept in touch with her all these years. Marlena gave him Susan's number. He called Susan. Hope took the phone. Susan thought Hope was a telemarketer. Hope told Susan who she was. Hope told Susan she was calling her about Stefano. Susan didn't want to talk about Stefano. Hope told her how she found the letter Susan wrote to Alice. Susan said Alice helped her. Hope questioned Susan about the letter. Hope asked why Stefano went to Alice after Elvis was better. Susan made noises to pretend she couldn't hear her. Susan hung up. Hope told Bo that Susan panicked and didn't want to answer her. They were determined to get to the bottom of it. Madison returned from her phone call and yelled at Sami. Sami said she was late because the printer didn't have the mock up done that Madison wanted. Madison was upset when she thought Sami didn't have it. Sami said she did. Madison was furious when it was the wrong file. Sami said it was the one Madison wanted. Madison continued to yell at Sami until she got another call. Kate was eavesdropping on them. Stefano agreed to see Bo and Hope. Hope noticed the baby picture at the DiMera mansion. Hope told Stefano that they found that picture in Alice's things. Bo and Hope wanted to know what was going on. Hope told Stefano how they knew Alice helped Susan find a doctor that saved EJ's life. Stefano knew Hope called Susan. Hope thought Stefano had Susan's phone tapped. Stefano said maybe Susan called to warn him about her snooping. He said that Hope was so predictable that he knew she was going to call Susan the moment she found out Alice helped EJ. Hope said Stefano knew that Susan wrote a letter to Alice asking for help. Stefano said that wasn't a secret. Stefano said it wasn't a secret that Susan didn't want him around EJ. Bo asked why he didn't kidnap EJ. Stefano said he kept his eye on Susan and EJ. Bo and Hope continued to question Stefano about the letter. Hope showed Stefano the voucher. Kate talked to Sami about Madison. Kate tried to talk Sami into standing up to Madison. Sami was afraid she would be fired. Kate thought Sami would get fired if she didn't stand up to Madison. Stefano wondered how Bo and Hope got the voucher. Bo and Hope wanted him to tell them. Stefano said they wouldn't get any answers from him. Stefano said he didn't know how Alice got it. Bo didn't believe Stefano would forget such a thing. Harold came in and told Stefano he had a call. Bo and Hope decided to keep their cool and play Stefano like a game. They left soon after Stefano came back from his call. Sami took Kate's advice and stood up to Madison. Kate's advice worked.
Melanie: Okay, intensity... Gabi: Is this it? Melanie: Day spa, yeah. Wow. Gabi: Nice. Melanie: This place is really nice. Gabi: [Chuckles] Melanie: I'm very excited for this. Quinn: Morning, ladies. Gabi: Hi. Melanie: Hi. Quinn: Welcome to intensity day spa. Melanie: Thank you. Hi. Uh, we don't have an appointment, but my friend's had kind of a rough couple of days, so I thought I'd-- Gabi: You don't have to pay for--you don't have to spend your money on this. Melanie: I'm not. I'm not. It's not going to be expensive. Quinn: Look, no worries. I'm sure you'll find our services reasonable. We have a number of treatments you can choose from so clients such as you lovely ladies can customize your day here. Melanie: Stop it. Let's take a look here. Gabi: [Laughs] Abigail: Chad! What the hell are you doing? Melanie: Chad! Wait. Hi. Chad: [Awkwardly] Hi. [Clears throat] Austin: Oh! Abigail: Oh, my--Austin! I am so sorry. Austin: Abby, oh-- Abigail: Oh, my gosh. Austin: I'm--no, I'm sorry. I didn't even see you there. Abigail: No, no, no, no, it was totally my bad. I wasn't even looking where I was going. Austin: No. [Both chuckle] Oh, no biggie. Uh... can I get you another cup? Abigail: Yeah, sure. Yeah, that'd be--that'd be great. Austin: [Chuckles] Okay. All right, you wait right here. Abigail: Okay. Austin: All right. Madison: Hey, Sami? Sami: I'm so sorry I'm late. I would have been early. It's just-- Madison: I don't want to hear "buts" from you ever again. Sami: But--I mean-- Madison: Seriously? I've given you chance after chance. [Cell phone rings] Madison: I have to take this. Sami: Madison, please don't fire me. Madison: We'll talk about your job status when I get back. Kate: Chris, stop crying. I know you're having a bad hair day, but if you don't meet me at Horton square in 30 minutes, then I will give you something to cry about. [Sighs] Good morning, my love. I hope this call didn't... interrupt your concentration. Stefano: Not in the least. Kate: I know I've been working a lot. I hope you haven't felt neglected. Stefano: Oh, actually, I've been getting a kick out of your resurrecting countess W. Kate: But you are distracted, aren't you? Is there a problem that I can help you with? Hope: "Please extend to the bearer of this card every courtesy that would be afforded to Stefano DiMera himself." Why would Stefano give Gran this voucher? Bo: I'm thinking it has something to do with that letter that Susan sent to Mrs. H., Asking for her help when EJ was sick as a baby. Hope: And what, this is Stefano's version of a thank-you gift? Bo: Something like that. But what about the Swiss bank account? Hope: Oh, my gosh, we haven't even gotten anywhere on that. Bo: Yeah, when Austin looked into it, he--he came up with more questions than answers. Hope: I just keep thinking-- of all places to leave this... Bo: Ah... I have a way to solve this mystery, I think. Be right back. Yah. Stefano: I really appreciate your concern for my well-being, darling, but I'm all right. I'm fine. Kate: I know much of what you do you keep to yourself, but still, I am your wife and... Stefano: What? Kate: Don't you think it's about time you start confiding in me? Stefano: Absolutely not. Hope: Hey, where'd you go? Bo: Hey, just spoke to Marlena. Hope: You did? Why? Bo: She treated Susan banks, and she's kept in touch with her all these years. Hope: Seriously? I didn't know that. Bo: Yeah, and she gave me her number. [Line trilling] Hope: You-- Bo: It should be ringing. Hope: Oh, my gosh, it is. It's ringing--hello? Susan: Hello? Hope: Uh, Mrs. Banks? Mrs. Susan banks? Susan: We don't need any new windows and our cable service is more than adequate. Hope: No, no, no, Susan, don't hang up. It's me, it's hope... Hope Brady from Salem. Susan: Oh, good gracious, is it really you? Hope: Yes, it's really me. Susan: Oh, Edmund and I speak to dr. Evans on occasion, but I haven't heard from you in--oh, I can't remember when. Hope: Actually, the reason I'm calling is, uh--is because-- Susan: Is my baby Elvis in trouble? Hope: Oh, no, no, no, Elvis-- Elvis is fine. Susan: [Sighs] What a relief. [Singsong voice] I hear he's running for mayor. Hope: Yes, yes, that is true. Exciting. Only, I'm not calling about Elvis. I'M... I'm calling about Stefano. Susan: [Grunts angrily] Melanie: Were you going to leave without saying hi? Chad: Mm...I--you know, I didn't realize you and Gabi were here. Melanie: Oh, yeah, I'm sure. I'm kidding. I'm kidding. We're waiting for Abigail. Chad: Oh. Melanie: Yeah. No, I'm going to treat us to a-a spa day, since Gabi's a little upset about everything that happened-- Quinn: May I be of assistance? Melanie: Hi. Chad: You know, I just stopped by to get some info on your martial arts class. Quinn: Sign up soon. Space is limited. Chad: Well, I bet I'm the first one who checked this out. Gabi: Hey. Quinn: Maybe, but once word spreads about the program, classes will sell out. I assume you're all in college, right? Melanie: They go to Salem U. I'm a nurse. Quinn: Oh, perfect. Well, I'll comp you a massage and your spa treatments today. Melanie: Our friend Abigail's, too? Chad: Why? Quinn: Ah, you drive a hard bargain, but sure. Chad: What's the catch here? What's going on? Quinn: Oh, there isn't one. All I ask is that, if you like your experience here today, tell your friends about it. Encourage them to come back for spa treatments, martial arts classes, or both. Gabi: That's it? Quinn: That's it. Melanie: Uh, done. Pbbt! You in? Chad: Sign me up. Melanie: [Squeals playfully] Quinn: I'm happy to arrange a side-by-side couple's massage for the two of you. Gabi: Oh, they're not a couple. Chad: Um... Melanie: N--he's--he's dating my best friend. Quinn: Uh, I'm sorry-- my mistake. Well, I'll get your keys for the locker rooms, and, uh, I'll let my staff know to expect you. Gabi: I wonder what's keeping Abigail. Abigail: Thank you. Austin: Yeah, are you kidding me? It's the least I could do after practically knocking you over. Abigail: What? No, I ran into you, remember? Austin: No, when I'm running, I go into this zone. Abigail: You mean you zone out? Austin: Yeah, yeah, that's what I mean, pretty much. Abigail: What were you thinking about? Austin: Actually, um... something that involves you. Abigail: Me? Austin: I could really use your help. Kate: I don't want to upset you. I'm just worried about you. Stefano: Oh, I'm fine, darling, and, you know, I-I really appreciate the love that is in that. But like I've told you before, there are some things I just don't tell you on purpose. Kate: To protect me. Stefano: No. Because I love you... sweet Katarina. You know, there are so many people who would want to hurt me if they knew that they could use you to do it. Kate: So the less I know, the better? Stefano: No, no, it is not that I don't trust you. I am your husband. I am the head of this family, so it is up to me to make sure that I keep you and my loved ones safe. Kate: Oh, hey, now--you know I have respect for that. I do. But I'm your wife, and if something's troubling you, then... Stefano: I know, but let's not overdo it, all right? [Chuckles] Since, uh, especially I know that you keep secrets from me, too. Kate: What? How do you know that? Stefano: I am... after all, Stefano DiMera. Kate: I don't want you to think that I would ever be disloyal to you. Stefano: No, no, no, I don't. Look, if you want to tell me something, you feel free to do it. If you don't want to tell me something, then I will just trust your judgment. Ah. Kate: You are an amazing man. And I love you so much. Stefano: [Sighs] And I love you... Katarina. And that... is no secret. Hope: Susan, please, don't-- don't hang up. Susan: I don't want to talk about Stefano. Every time I think about my poor baby Elvis being under the influence of that mean, mean, mean, mean man, I... [Sobs] I can't think about it. Hope: Listen, I completely understand why you feel that way. That's actually the reason why I'm calling. Susan: What is? Hope: Well, I was going through some of my grandma's things, and I, um... I found a letter that you wrote to my grandmother about Elvis being sick when he was a baby. You asked my grandma to help find a specialist for him. Susan: Mrs. Horton came through for me. Oh, she was a saint. I was so sorry when dr. Evans told me she died. Hope: Thank you. We miss her very much. Susan: What does this have to do with Stefano? Hope: Well, in your letter to her, you begged her not to tell Stefano anything about Elvis. Susan: I'm sure she didn't. But Stefano knew anyway. Stefano knew everything about my baby being sick, and he knew that Mrs. Horton helped save him, which is probably why he went to her later on. Hope: What? Stefano went to my grandmother after Elvis was well? Why? Susan: Oh... I'm sorry. What did you say? Hope: Why did Stefano go to my grandmother after Elvis was well? Susan: Huh? [Imitating static] Hello? Hope: I'm here. I can hear you. Susan: What? [Imitating static] I can't-- you. Hope: Susan, Stefano--why did he go? Why did he go back-- Susan: [Imitating static] Oh, we must have a bad c--connec--tion-- Hope: I can hear you. Susan: Thanks for-- [Imitating static] Hope: Susan? Hel--hello? Hello? [Sighs] Bo: What? Hope: Darn it. Bo: Bad connection? Hope: No, no, no, she could hear me perfectly fine. She panicked. She's scared. That's why she pretended she couldn't hear me with all the static. Bo: So she said something about Stefano visiting Mrs. H after EJ was well. Hope: Mm-hmm. But she refused to say why. There's a lot more going on here than we even know. Bo: Not for long. Hope: Where are you going? Bo: Back to square one. Come on. Grab your stuff. Hope: Well-- Bo: Let's go. Let's go. Chad: [Exhales deeply] You know, I haven't talked to Abigail today. I figure she's probably getting ready for tonight. Gabi: Yeah, the journalism award she won. Chad: Yeah, you know, I'm pretty stoked for her. Gabi: Yeah, we all are. Quinn: Ready, guys? You are going to love being massaged. Greek and roman warriors had one before every battle, and they conquered the world. All right, locker rooms are that way. I'm going to get you ladies to sign in, and, um, yeah, I'll get you to sign in, and I'll show you where the men's locker room is. Chad: Okay, thank you. Melanie: Cool. Thank you. Quinn: Cool. Melanie: All right, have fun. Gabi: He is so cute-- um, as in funny. Melanie: Yeah. No, Chad's great. He's, uh--he's... he's really great. Gabi: Oh, here, here, let me do that. Melanie: Okay. I wonder what's taking Abigail so long. I'm going to text her. I know she said she had to run some errands, but-- Gabi: You know, it's really weird for her to forget. Melanie: Hi. Woman: Hi. Mr. Hudson said you ladies are ready to be pampered? Melanie: Yeah, absolutely. I just--oh, she's not--did you-- okay. Thank you so much. Okay, I've got your key... Woman: Did you sign the release for me? Melanie: Yes. Woman: Okay. Chris: It's a miracle. Kate: What, that you're on time? Chris: No, my hair. Countess W. Styling gel saved me from a day of ugly. Kate: Okay, that's really great. That's great. So now can we focus on me and my business? Chris: Yes, I live to serve you. Kate: Yeah, somehow I doubt that. Okay, so what's the first thing on the agenda for today? Chris: Um, I'd love a nonfat latte. I didn't have time for breakfast--the hair. Or--or we could prep for our marketing meeting with Glorianne. Kate: Who? Chris: She runs the salon in Salem. You said she's the last holdout in the area to switch over to countess W. Cosmetics. Kate: Oh, oh, that's right. Good thing you're having lunch with her to woo her, because as I remember, her best friend was food, right? Chris: Please, don't even mention food. I'm so hungry, I could faint. Kate: Okay, so can you stay conscious long enough to tell me about the agenda for this afternoon? Chris: Yeah, that would be, um-- [Cell phone ringing] Kate: What's wrong? Chris: Nothing. Nothing at all. Kate: Why does it always have to be drama with you? [Scoffs] Madison: Sami, I've given you chance after chance. Sami: I know. Madison: I have made allowances for everything-- for--for your kids, for Johnny's disappearance, your husband being jobless, you patronizing the competition's day spa. Come on, seriously, the dog eating your homework? Sami: We don't have a dog. Madison: I know, but the point is, it's over, Sami. It ends here. Kate: Chris, darling, you know, I feel terrible denying you your coffee. So here, take this and go get yourself whatever you want and get me a skinny no- foam latte. Chris: I-I-in a second. Kate: No, before we both faint. Now, go. Chris: [Sighs] All this stress. I need carbs. Sami: The reason I was late is because the printer didn't have the mock-up that you wanted ready when I got there. Madison: Oh, so you don't even have it. Sami: I do. No, I do have it. Madison: Can I see it, please? Sami: Yes. Madison: Come on, I mean, seriously. Sami: It's right here. Madison: That's not the right image, Sami. That's not the right image. Sami: It's the one you said you wanted. Madison: Are you kidding me? Sami: No. Madison: First you're late, then you screw up, and now you're giving me attitude. Sami: I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Madison-- Madison: No, you know what? Stop saying you're sorry. You are so much better than this. You have so much potential, Sami. That's why I hired you. But if you don't get the job done, it doesn't matter. You're late. You're disorganized. You're distracted. And you know what? The fact that you couldn't hold a job down for more than two minutes should have been my first clue this was going to be a huge disaster. Sami: I'm-- [Cell phone rings] Madison: What? No, y--I got to take this, okay? Do me a favor. Try to use this time wisely. Look through your "folder," your file, and see if you can actually find the mock-up that I actually wanted mocked up. Sami: God, what a total, complete... Kate: Bitch? Stefano: [Sighs] Hope: Ah, Stefano. Stefano: [Chuckles] Hope: Thank you so much for seeing us. Stefano: My psychic powers tell me that you've come to ask more questions about my supposed bond with your grandmother. Bo: Wow. You're good. Did you ever think of doing "leno"? Stefano: And you brought along back up. Hope: Well, hopefully this time, you'll answer my questions. Stefano: I told you before-- Hope: Oh, my god. That picture of EJ as a baby... you have it, too. Stefano: "Too"? Hope: Well, we found the same photo in my grandmother's things. Stefano: What a coincidence. Bo: Yeah, right, "coincidence." What's going on here? Stefano: [Sighs] Hope: Oh, come on, Stefano. We know that my grandmother helped Susan find a doctor to save EJ's life when he was a baby. Stefano: Mm-hmm. And now he's grown up, and he's running for mayor of Salem. I love happy endings, don't you? Bo: Oh, yeah, but w-why do I have this funny feeling that there's more to it than that? Stefano: You mean that hope called Susan in England just a little while ago? Too bad there was so much static on the line. 3q you disgust me. Abigail: Well, what is it I can help you with? Austin: Since Carrie and I decided to stay in Salem, and since she's busy helping John against EJ's class-action lawsuit, there's really no reason for me to turn down Salem U's offer to teach. Abigail: Yeah, right, great. Austin: And I know that I'm making the right decision. I'm just a little worried about the whole... teaching part. And... that's what I wanted to talk to you about. Abigail: Okay. I'm just not really sure how I can help you. Austin: What do you think makes a good teacher? Abigail: Um... someone who... someone who loves what they teach... Austin: Mm-hmm. Abigail: And, uh, who cares about their students, who cares that they're actually going to learn stuff, I think. Austin: [Laughs] And that's it? Abigail: Yes, that's it. Will you relax already? Your students are going to love you... especially the girls. Austin: Oh, yeah. Yeah, right. No, I just--I just don't want to appear... out of touch to the students, you know? Abigail: Ah, well, stay away from tweed and bow ties, and I think you'll do just fine. Austin: Somehow I think it's a little more involved than that. Abigail: All right, um... let me think. Don't drink the coffee at cougar grill. I mean, uh, senior skip day's at the end of the year normally. Austin: No, that's--that's what--no, that kind of stuff right there--that's what I'm talking about. That's the gold. I want you to be my teacher. Abigail: I would love that. Sami: Kate, do me a favor and go ruin someone else's day, okay? Kate: What? What, are you too busy being abused by Madison? Sami: Look, she could be back any minute. Kate: Well, I don't care. I'm not afraid of her. Are you? Sami: I just want you to leave me alone. That's all I want. Leave me alone, okay? Kate: Okay, Sami... Sami, wait a second. Does she treat you like this all the time? Sami: No, of course not. But, you know, if she's mad and--she shouldn't see me talking to you, 'cause you're just going to get me in trouble. Kate: Okay, I don't get this. I don't get this at all. Where is your backbone, your spine, your grit? Sami: How many mimosas have you had today? Kate: The Sami that I used to know would have chewed her up and spit her out in a Salem second. Sami: Yeah, well, that Sami didn't have four kids to support and bills to pay. Kate: Okay, then be true to yourself and stand up to her. Demand that she treat you with respect and dignity. Sami: Are you serious? Then she'll fire me, just like she's threatening to. That's, of course, exactly what you want, isn't it? Hope: Tapping Susan's phone-- it's the only way you could have known I called her. Stefano: Oh, maybe Susan called me to warn me about your snooping. You see, hope, you are so predictable that I knew you were going to call Susan in England the moment you realized that your grandmother helped Elvis. Hope: No, no, no, you knew that Susan wrote Gran a letter asking for help. Stefano: Okay, that's no secret. It's also no secret that she didn't want me around my son at that time. Bo: Why didn't you just kidnap Elvis? I mean, I'm sure the thought crossed your mind. Stefano: A lot of thoughts cross my mind, Bo. You'd be very surprised at what I'm thinking right now. And when it comes to Susan and Elvis, I have kept an eye on them, but I really thought it was very wise of Susan to ask for Alice's help. Hope: And you didn't interfere? Stefano: Why would I? I mean, she had so many connections in the--in the medical field. I mean, she could pull more strings than anyone. Bo: Even you. Stefano: I realize, just as you do, that Alice was someone that would help anyone, even a DiMera. Bo: So you let Mrs. H help junior. Stefano: He's my son. Why would I turn away anyone that could possibly help save his life? Hope: Why didn't you tell me that before? Stefano: I told you-- I already told you that if she wanted you to know, she would have told you, but she did not. Hope: I'm not so sure about that. Stefano: Oh, come on, she had decades to tell you, if she wanted to--decades, all right? But she did not, so why don't you take that as a clue and just let it go? Bo: You know, I bet he was good at dodgeball when he was younger and thinner. Hope: I'm sure my grandmother had a very good reason for waiting to tell me, and I trust that. But whatever that reason, she made damn sure she left clues behind for me to follow. Stefano: Oh, don't tell me you're going to go back to the paperweights and my supposed bond with your grandmother. Hope: Oh, no. I thought maybe we'd move on to this. Want to tell me why my grandmother had it? Stefano: Interesting. May I ask how this ended up in your hands? Bo: It doesn't matter. The point is, Mrs. H had it, and we'd like you to tell us why. Stefano: Because I know everything, right? Past, future... Bo: Just answer the question. Hope: We've heard a lot of stories about these vouchers, but we always wrote them off... as part of your mythology. Stefano: "Mythology." [Chuckles] I love it. [Sighs] Hope: That's the first time we've actually seen one in person. I can't imagine for the life of me why my grandmother had it. Bo: Why did you give Mrs. H your version of a "get out of jail free" card? Stefano: I understand... how very much this means to you. But... you'll get no answers from me. Abigail: And your students will think it's totally cool when you casually mention that you used to be a stud boxer. [Both chuckle] Abigail: Do you still box? Austin: No, no, that's in the past... along with several teeth. Abigail: Oh, yeah. Austin: No, I don't--I don't regret boxing. I mean, it led to other things, and those things led me back here to Salem. Abigail: Which led to us here now, talking. Austin: Right, right. But one thing's for certain. I'm a much better forensic accountant than I ever was a boxer. Abigail: And I'm sure you'll make an even better professor, Austin. Austin: [Sighs] I hope so. Abigail: You know, it's funny... speaking of one thing leading to another, I came to Salem and was interning at the hospital originally. I just--I wanted to help people, you know? And then I got there, and there were all these tubes and needles and--and those hospital gowns, which never hide what they are supposed to, if you know what I mean? Austin: Oh, yeah. No, I understand. Abigail: So...I don't know. Austin: So it's not going to be health care for you. What do you think it's going to be? Abigail: Well, right now I'm kind of thinking journalism. Austin: You gonna follow in your parents' footsteps, yeah? Abigail: I guess, yeah. It's funny--I just wrote this article for the Salem u sports website, and my father submitted it to a journalism competition, unbeknownst to me, of course. But I, um... well, long story short, I, uh-- I won. Austin: Well, Abby, come on, congratulations. Abigail: Thanks. Austin: No, that's great. Abigail: Thanks. The ceremony's tonight. Austin: Oh, you've got to be so excited. Abigail: I am. I am--very excited. Do you want to come? Melanie: I was going to call Abigail and see where she is, but I can't find my phone. Maybe I left it-- Gabi: Oh, it's not a big deal. I mean, she's--she's been gone pretty much the whole day. Melanie: No, no, no, I just got a new phone. If I lost another one, I'm gonna freak out. Gabi: So go get it. Melanie: Like this? Gabi: Yeah, I mean, we're in a spa. Doesn't matter if you come out in a towel or a robe. Melanie: That's true. It's not like I'm naked. [Both laugh] Quinn: First lost and found. Melanie: [Grunts] Oh! Both: Oh! Melanie: Hey! [Chuckles nervously] Turn, turn, Chad! Chad: Melanie, I-- uh, I-I'm so--I'm so-- Melanie: It's--I'm just g-- I can't--this towel's not working. Chad: [Stammering, chuckles] Kate: Okay, fine, I don't blame you for thinking I'm trying to cause trouble between you and Madison, but for this one time, at least, believe me, I'm not. Sami: And why should I believe you? Kate: I don't know. I... we had a good moment the other day when Johnny went missing. Sami... you're the mother to my grandchildren, okay? And, really, with Rafe losing his job, do you want to--do you want to be depending on Lucas to pay for everything? Sami: Oh, that is low, okay? Don't bring will and Allie into this. Kate: Then find your backbone. Stand up to Madison, or believe me, she is going to fire you. Sami: Where's the logic in that? Kate: Because no one respects weakness, Sami, especially in business. Be strong, even if you are wrong. If Madison barks at you, you just snarl, and you bark right back. Sami: But she's not wrong. She's right--I have missed so much work because of what happened with Johnny. Kate: Okay, so did you do the work that she--she gave you? Did you end up doing it? Sami: Yes, of course I did. And I know that that mock-up is right. It is exactly the right image that she gave me. Kate: Okay, then call her on it. Sami: I don't know if that's a good idea. Kate: Oh, my god--what is it with you? You know, I used to consider you a worthy opponent. Now you're letting miss Mad World walk all over you. Sami: She's not always like that. Kate: Oh, that's great. Isn't that even worse? Sami, come on. Now you never know what Madison you're going to get, right? You know, back in the day, you would've just slapped her right back into place. I feel like the--I'm watching a champion give up her title to a--to a newcomer. Sami, come on, stand up to that woman, because your job and your dignity depend on it. Chad: I'M...so sorry. Melanie: It's--it's totally-- it's not--it's my fault. I forgot my phone out here, and I was going to come get it without a--without any clothes on. I guess I should have put some clothes on, but then you saw me. Actually, you saw all me--Gabi! Hi, welcome to the lobby. Gabi: You were taking long, so I thought you might need this. Melanie: Right. Robe. [Laughs] Robe. This is a good... Gabi: Did you find your phone? Melanie: [Stammering] I found my phone. I'm just--okay. All right. Gabi: What's going on with her? Chad: Uh... I think she's kind of, uh, e-embarrassed that I--her-- when her towel fell off, I... saw her. Gabi: Oh, no, that is hysterical. Chad: I'm going to stick with, uh--with "awkward" on that one. Gabi: Oh, no, she'll get over it by the time she's dressed. Chad: Okay. Gabi: How was your massage? Chad: It was great. It was great, um... I'm actually going to tell sonny and will about this place. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you. Gabi: No, it's okay, um, I was--I was upset before you mentioned will. I guess I was just better at hiding it. Chad: Okay, well, is there-- is there anything I can do? Gabi: No, no, thank you. I mean, I was the one that broke up with him, right? Deep down, it was definitely the right thing to do... 'cause I want to find a guy who loves me just as much as I love him and isn't afraid to show it, you know? And--and I know that he's out there. I just... have to find him. Chad: Well, I'm thinking you don't find the kind of love you're looking for. It finds you. Gabi: [Scoffs] Really, Chad? Chad: When you least expect it, the person that you've been dreaming of and praying for... will come right into your life. Gabi: Just like that? Chad: Just like that. Austin: Oh, Abigail, that is so nice of you to invite me. Abigail: Well, I just figured, you know, it'd be good for you to meet people that you're going to be working with. Austin: Yeah, yeah. No, it's a great idea. I just--and I would love to go-- Abigail: Totally last minute. Don't worry--no pressure. Austin: No, it's--it's not that. It's just that Carrie's been so busy working with John on the case, but... know what I'm going to do? I'm going to check with her, and if we can be there for you, we will. Abigail: Thanks, Austin. That'd be great. I'd, uh--I'd love to see you. Madison: We have a shipping emergency, so we have to continue this conversation later. Please start taking notes. I have a lot of things to go over with you. Sami: The notes can wait. What I have to say can't. Madison: I don't have time for whatever you have-- Sami: Too bad. You're gonna listen. Hope: Why did you give this voucher to my grandmother? Stefano: I have no idea how that got in her hands or who could have given it to her. [Telephone ringing] Bo: You're lying. You would never forget who rates a gift like that. Stefano: That is not a gift for me to give, all right? Besides, I've never seen anything quite like that. Hope: Don't you ever tell the truth--ever? Harold: You have a call, sir. Stefano: Ah. Bo: Good timing, Harold. Stefano: Excuse me. Hope: Stefano, I'd like an an-- Bo: Hope. Hope: Damn him. Bo: We got to keep our cool, okay? Got to treat this like--like one of Stefano's chess games-- study every possible move before we make our move. Chad: Thank you so much for the free massage. It was wonderful. I'll definitely put the word out. Quinn: Thanks, Chad. I appreciate it. Chad: Yeah, uh... Melanie, it was great to see you. Uh, I mean--it was-- [Stammering] Uh, it was good-- Melanie: It's okay, Chad. I know what you mean. I know what he means. I know what he means--it's fine. Actually, I'm gonna catch you guys later, 'cause I'm going to text Abigail and tell her we're done. Gabi: Let's go. Chad: Okay, I'll see you. Melanie: Okey-doke, bye. Quinn: I trust everyone enjoyed themselves? If anything was lacking, I'd like to know. Melanie: No, everything was great--the service, the treatments, everything. I'm going to tell everyone at the hospital about it. Abigail: Hey, sorry I kept you waiting. Melanie: That's okay. No, uh, Mr. Hudson gave us freebies, even Chad. Abigail: Chad was here? Quinn: Yeah, checking in to martial arts class. Melanie: Well, then he got a free massage. But he'll be all nice and relaxed for your big award. Abigail: Yeah. Quinn: Ah, win something, did you? Melanie: Yes, she did, she won the journalism award for Salem U. Abigail: It's not a big deal. Quinn: Oh, congratulations. Melanie: Yeah, it is. Abigail: Thank you. Quinn: Why don't I give you a free spa day? Abigail: Really? Quinn: Yeah, to celebrate your winning work. And perhaps maybe you could profile the spa in your next article for Salem U. Abigail: Wow, well, I am going to take a rain check on the spa day, but I will definitely consider doing a profile. Quinn: Great. See you soon, ladies. Melanie: Yeah. Ha! I know. What happened to you? Abigail: Oh, I just ran into a friend. Gabi: I'm heading that way, so, um, I'll see you later. Chad: Okay. Gabi: Thanks again for being really sweet about the breakup with will. Chad: Yeah, well, I want everyone I care for to be happy. And if will wasn't the guy you're looking for, you'll find him... or he'll find you. Abigail: So I will see you tonight, yes? Melanie: I can't wait. Oh, I'm so proud of you. Madison: I don't think I like your tone. Sami: Well, I don't like the way you've been treating me. Madison: Okay, this is a perfect example of my problem. Do you understand? Samantha, I tell you we have a work emergency, and now you want to take time out to have a personal chat? Sami: It's not a personal chat. You were just about to fire me before this emergency came up, but now you can't because you need me, because you know I get the job done, which reminds me-- this mock-up is right. It is the one you asked for. I have the email that you sent me to verify that. So you can either cough up that fur ball that is making you so catty... or I will quit, because I am good, and I can find another job. Kate: Sounds like the Sami I know and loathe is back. Madison: I sent that? Sami: You did. Madison: Wow. Well, when you finally do stand up for yourself, you don't mess around, do you? [Chuckles] Sami: That's why you hired me. Madison: That is exactly why I hired you, Sami, for that passion, for that fire. That's what I want to see from my employees, okay? Can we please just forget about this and pretend it never happened--go back to work? Sami: Let's. Hope: You're right. Being confrontational with Stefano is not going to get us the answers we need. Stefano: Of course you're still here. All right, I guess I will repeat what I said before. Let the secrets of the dead rest in peace with them, for their sake as well as yours. Now, if you'll excuse me, I would like to finish my game. Hope: Let me finish it for you. Checkmate. Stefano: [Chuckling] Ah, yes, checkmate, huh? Hmm. No, my dear... this game... is far from over. Rafe: There's something big going down at Salem U. Man: They're going to kill us--that's what's going on. Man #2: Try being the hero again... and your girlfriend gets it.