Abby was surprised that Chad proposed to her. She thought he did it because he felt pressured. He wanted to be with her forever. Ciara was upset when she saw the insulting picture in Theo's locker. Ciara was determined to find out who was bullying Theo. Theo didn't want Ciara to help him. He felt that would make him feel worse than he did. Rafe and Hope began to move Stefano's body and fix the crime scene. Hope wanted Rafe to change his mind before it was too late. Rafe was determined to help Hope. They took Stefano's body through the passageway so no one would see him. Steve gave Ava the pictures of the baby. Ava was surprised that Steve didn't have any questions about it. Ava wanted to know if Steve wanted to know about it. Steve noticed that the baby in the picture looked like Ava. Ava admitted that the baby in the picture was hers. Abby wasn't sure if she was ready to get married to Chad. Chad understood that she was hesitant to get married after Ben, but he did want to get married. Abby agreed to marry him. Andre walked in the room and saw Chad with Abby. Needless to say, Andre was surprised to see them together. Rafe and Hope took Stefano to a building that is going to be demolished. He felt that no one would find his body. Hope didn't regret what she did. She regretted that Rafe was dragged into it. Rafe wanted to help her and didn't regret anything. Andre wanted to know what was going on with Abby. Chad let Andre know that he remembered what was important to him. Chad also told Andre that he asked Abby to marry him. Steve asked Ava about when the baby was born. She explained that he was born before she arrived in Salem. She also told Steve that her father let her believe that her baby was dead. Steve put two and two together and realized Ava was trying to say that her baby was his. Theo confided in Lani about the bullying. Andre tried to convince Chad to put the DiMeras first. Abby begged Chad not to listen to Andre. Chad didn't listen to Andre. He let Andre know that he lost. Ava admitted that she had Steve's son. Ava knew that Steve wouldn't believe her, but she assured him that the baby is his. Ava figured that Steve felt drawn to the baby. Theo didn't want to tell Abe about the bullying. Lani thought he should talk to Abe, but she listened to him while he explained how he felt about the bullying. Lani assured Theo that he wasn't the one with the problem. She said that the bully is the one with the problem. Chad let Abby know that Andre was not going to control him anymore and he wanted her to trust him. Chad accused Andre of brainwashing him, but Andre denied it. Chad told Andre that he's the father of Abby's baby. Andre realized that Chad lied to him about what Belle knows as far as the money is concerned. Chad let Andre know that he and Stefano are dead to him. Rafe wanted to leave the building, but Hope wanted to wait. Hope waned to give Stefano a piece of her mind before they left. Ciara found Theo and apologized for wanting to go after the bully. Theo understood and realized that she just wanted to help him. Hope and Rafe arrived at her house. Hope thanked Rafe again for his help. She let him know that she would always be grateful to him for his help. Andre wanted Chad to think about his family. Andre told Chad he would be nothing without the DiMeras. Chad let Andre know that he deserved every bad thing that happened to him. Andre reminded Chad about all of the bad things he did, but Chad wanted to change. Andre reminded Chad that he is a DiMera and it's in his veins. Chad warned Andre to leave him, Abby, and Thomas alone or he would make him wish he were never born. Andre laughed at Chad before he left the room. Ava thought that Steve believed her and thanked him for it. She told Steve about the time she held him. Steve wanted to know where the baby was. Ava didn't know where their baby was. She said that their baby was sold on the black market. Ava wanted to find their son and asked Steve for his help. Chad went to Abby and told her that he's free from Stefano and Andre. Rafe was able to charter a plane with Stefano's credit card. Rafe wanted to make sure that Hope could keep it together. He asked her if she could live with what she did. Andre went to the DiMera mansion and noticed that the figures on the chessboard were out of place. Andre knew that Stefano wouldn't have allowed the figure to be in the wrong position on the game board.
[Knock at door] Ava: [Clears throat] Patch. Steve: This yours? Ava: Oh, you know, this must have dropped out of my purse. Well, thank you so much. Steve: No problem. Ava: Wait, patch. You know, the baby in the photos, aren't you curious? I mean, don't you want to know who he is? Ciara: First day back after the break. It's like a shock to the system, huh? Theo: [Chuckles] Yeah, takes some getting used to. You seem worried. Ciara: I actually am, a little bit. About my mom. I don't know where she is. I keep texting her, but she doesn't text me back. Jerks! Theo, I don't know who keeps sending you these mean, stupid texts, but I'm gonna find out. I swear! And I'm gonna put a stop to it. Abigail: What'd you just say? Chad: Marry me. Abigail: If you're saying this because you feel pressured because of everything with Thomas, I don't want you to-- Chad: No, no, no, no, no. I don't-- I don't feel any pressure at all. And I didn't plan this. I didn't plan to propose, but, you know, we've been talking about being together, the three of us, and what the future might be like, and it just seems right. You know? I want to be a family... officially, and I want to-- I want to give our son a name. My name--even if it is DiMera. But more than that I want to spend the rest of my life making you smile. Abigail: You-- Chad, I don't-- Chad: Shh. Abigail Deveraux... will you marry me? Do me the honor of becoming my wife. Hope: [Grunts] [Both grunt] Rafe: Good thing I had this tarp in my truck. Hope: None of the servants are here. They must be off for the night. Rafe: Yeah, that's great. André's out looking for Chad, so it's all working out for us. Hope? Hey. Hey, are you with me? I need you with me. Hope: Yeah, I know. There's, um, a secret passage up there. We can move the body through the tunnel. Rafe: Okay, that's good. See? That's great. That's exactly what I'm talking about, okay? Hope: Yeah. Rafe: Now we just need to clean the place up, get rid of any bloodstains, put everything back the way it was. Okay? Hope! What are you doing? Come on, get to work. Work! [Sighs] The chess pieces. Okay. All right, let's go over everything. You were with Stefano when André left. You were the last person to be seen with him. There's no getting around that, okay? So we have to act like he was alive and well when you left. Hope: Wait a minute. Stefano told me tonight he was planning on leaving Salem. Rafe: Well, that's great. That's great because chances are if he told you, he told André. Right? So we'll just act like he left town early, possibly motivated by your accusations. Hope: What if he doesn't buy it? Rafe: Well, let him dispute it then. Who cares? He's a DiMera. Someone's gonna take his word over yours? And besides, he's not gonna have any proof, and as it stands, that's our only plan. Okay? Let's get him and get out of here, all right? You lead the way 'cause I don't know where we're going. Hope: Rafe, wait. You can still walk away. Rafe: No. I'm not walking out of here. I want to be here. Okay? All right. Hope: Where are we taking the body? Rafe: Somewhere where no one will ever find him. Think I know a good spot. Hope: Wait. Oh my gosh, Stephanie we're, like, so Goth. Theo: You don't need to fight for me. It's not even worth fighting for. Some guys just don't like people who are different. Ciara: But being the same as everyone else is boring. The best minds are unique. Theo: Maybe. Ciara: Not maybe. Definitely. And these jerks doing this to you? They're just cowards. You're one of the coolest people I know. Theo: Thanks. Chase: Hey, guys. What's up? Ciara: Check this out. Chase: That's harsh. I'm sorry you have to deal with that. Theo: It's okay. I'm used to it. Ciara: Well, you shouldn't be. Do you know anyone that could be doing this? Chase: No, I have no idea. I could ask around though. Theo: No, don't. I don't want anyone to know. It doesn't matter. Ciara: It matters to me. Bullying is not cool. In fact, it's horrible. So like I said, I'm gonna find the guys who are doing this to you and put a stop to it! Theo: No! Look, I don't want anyone to save me! It's not a big deal, Ciara, and you making it one is gonna make me feel worse. Just stay out of it! Steve: Okay. So who's the baby in the pictures? Ava: You know what? I never should have said anything. Steve: Oh, but you did, Ava. Now you've got my attention. So who is it? Who's the baby? [Sighs] Kind of looks like you. Got your eyes. Ava: He does. It's my baby. Chad: [Sighs] Abigail: There's nothing that I want more in this entire world than to spend the rest of my life with you, Chad. Chad: But? Abigail: I mean that. But... it's just the idea of a wedding right now seems... overwhelming to me. Chad: Right, no, because you just-- you just planned a wedding and it would just bring back memories, bad, bad memories. Abigail: Guilt. I feel guilty right now. Chad: Abby, there's no-- Abigail: No, I do. Please, just--just listen. I know that you don't want me to blame myself for everything that happened with Ben, but I do because I was totally blind... Chad: Okay. Abigail: To how crazy he was. Chad: Say no more. Abigail: And--but, Chad-- Chad: I get it, I really do. Listen--listen to me. I get it. So we can elope. Right, we have to keep our... Abigail: Chad... Chad: Relationship quiet until I can figure out a way to make a clean break from Stefano and André. Abigail: Okay, as appealing as that might sound, and it does, I'm not gonna do that to us. My family would hate that and I don't want to start our lives like that. Chad: Right, no, of course they would. Abigail: [Sighs] Chad: Listen. How about this? If you agree to marry me, I promise you don't have to do anything. I'll do it all. I'll pick out the flowers... Abigail: Chad, no, no, stop. Chad: The invitations, everything. Abigail: Okay, you'd hate that. Chad: No, not if it meant being able to marry the most beautiful... and amazing woman in the world. Abigail: Chad-- Chad: The mother of my son. I love you. I'll do anything to be with you. Abigail: Yes. Chad: Yes, what? Abigail: Yes, I'll marry you. Chad: Yeah? Abigail: Yeah. [Both laugh] [Door opens] André: Well. This is certainly a surprise. (Music plays) Chase: I think Theo's right. He should deal with it or learn to deal with it. Ciara: But he's so sweet, and to see some bully-- Claire: Hey, Ciara. Hey, chase. Chase: Hey, what's up, Claire? Claire: I was just gonna ask you guys the same thing. Ciara: Let's talk about it over some pie. Let's go to the pub. Claire: Oh, shoot. I can't. I've got to go to the community center for the music program. Today's the first session. Ciara: You don't sound as excited as you did the other day. Claire: No, I am, I am. It's not that. I'm just really worried about my mom. I tried talking to my dad about it, telling him not to give up on her, but he does not want to listen, and, you know, I'm trying not to obsess. I just feel responsible somehow, you know? Ciara: Mm. Claire: Like, there is some way I can help them get back together, if only I knew how. Ciara: Claire, you are not responsible. Your parents getting back together or not is totally on them. Claire: Yeah, I really do know that. It's just... Ciara: It's just hard to let go. I know. So the best thing that you can do is go to the center and sing, and get your mind off of it. Chase: You have a really great voice, Claire. Claire: You really think so? Chase: For sure. Claire: Thank you. Ciara: Then go. Claire: Okay. [Laughs] See you guys later. Chase: I'll take you up on that pie. Ciara: On second thought, I think I'm gonna go find Theo and apologize for acting like I was gonna hunt his bullies down and tell 'em off. But you were right. I have no business fighting Theo's battles. I'll see you later. Hope: [Grunting] Rafe: They'll never find him down here. They're bringing this building down Wednesday. Won't be anything left. Hope: Good. [Grunting and panting] This is exactly where this monster belongs. Buried in garbage. Rafe: Yeah. Hope: I don't regret what happened. I only regret that I dragged you into this mess. Rafe: I don't regret it. Not at all. Hey, this was my choice. I'm here for you. I want to protect you, no matter what it takes. Chad: How in the hell did you find me? André: I wanted to have a private family discussion with you, and necessity being the mother of invention, I found out that you had retreated to a b&b with a young lady. Of course, I assumed that it was belle black, being that you led us on to believe that you had gotten so close to her of late. But this? This is not what I expected. What exactly is going on here? Chad: Things have changed. See, I finally remembered what was important to me. And since you'll find out sooner or later anyway... I've asked Abigail to marry me. André: Oh... is that a fact? Then I should welcome the lady to la famiglia. Abigail: No, no, Chad. Chad, look at me. Chad, do not listen to him. He has no power over you anymore. Not anymore. Steve: When was this baby born? Ava: Before I first came to Salem. Steve: And I'm just now hearing about it? Ava: I didn't know there was a baby. Steve: What does that mean? You didn't know there was a baby? Ava: My father convinced me that it was all in my head. That it was some sort of fantasy that I created. You remember all those pills he was giving me. I was so messed up, I really believed him when he told me that...I made it all up. Steve: When did you find out the truth? Ava: Just recently. Look, I started-- I started remembering things, you know, bits and pieces here and then... suddenly it all came back to me. I fell in love with a man for the first time, and I really believed that he loved me too. And for a while we were really very happy. And then on our wedding day, he vanished, and he broke my heart. I had a nervous breakdown. I found out I was pregnant. I gave birth and then my father filled my head with lies... and he took away my son. Steve: You mean our son. Don't you, Ava? Isn't that what you're trying to tell me? The baby in those pictures is mine. Lani: Theo. Abe: Hey. [Laughs] How you doing, buddy? Theo: Okay. Abe: Hey, you know, Lani and I were just talking about going to Chicago this weekend. Maybe take in dinner and a show. You want to join us? Theo: No. Lani: Oh, come on. A little family outing. It'll be fun. Theo: I don't want to go. Abe: Is something wrong? Theo: Nothing's wrong. [Cell phone rings] Abe: Oh, excuse me. Yeah, I'm gonna have to take this, sorry. Look, I won't be long. All right? [Phone beeps] Lani: You know, my mom used to pressure me about what I was thinking, and when I would open up to her, she would give me advice. Sometimes, honestly, I didn't want advice, I just wanted someone to listen. You know, like a brother or sister. I know we're just starting a relationship, Theo, but... maybe I can start to be your sister. What do you think about that? Theo: There's this bully. André: Father wants to discuss something with us. Remember, la famiglia comes first. Abigail: Stop it. André--look at me! Don't you ever come near Chad again. Ever! André: This is nonsense. Abigail: Listen to me, Chad. Chad, please, listen to me. Don't forget about us, okay? Don't forget about how much you love our son and me and what you just asked me, please? Chad, please don't forget about us. Chad, please. Chad: I could never forget about our family. Abigail: [Cries] Chad: And I will never forget about what you have done either. It's over, André. You lose. Ava: Yes. He's your son. Steve: [Sighs] [Sighs] Ava: Look... I know you must think this is some sort of elaborate lie, but I am telling you the God's honest truth. I never had any intention of burdening you with this 'cause I know that you have your own family now with Kayla. You feel a pull to him. Don't you? [Footsteps approaching] Chase: Hey. I thought you were gonna be going to your singing thing. Claire: Yeah, I just stopped to get some honey water. It's supposed to help my voice. What you listening to? Chase: Oh, uh... Claire: Oh, I love one direction. They're playing in Salem next month. I want to go so badly. Chase: Yeah, you should. I saw them once. They're pretty dope. Claire: Hey, is something wrong? You look kind of down. Chase: Um... do you ever feel like you're, uh, kind of invisible to some people? Claire: Um, yeah. Why? Chase: I-- Claire: Is there someone you feel like you're invisible to? Chase: No, you know what, it's just--it's not important. You have fun at your singing class thing. Theo: I don't want to tell dad about the bullying because he'll try and protect me like he always does. Lani: He does that because he loves you. You know that, right? Theo: Yeah, I do, but I can protect myself. Lani: I don't doubt that, Theo. So who is this bully? Someone at school, obviously. Theo: Yeah, it must be, but I don't know who he is and I don't want to know. I just want it to stop. Lani: I understand that, but if this person doesn't stop--look, I know you want to handle it on your own, but if you ever want to talk or if I can help you in any way, you can count on me. Okay? Theo: Okay. Lani: And most important, please do not let this get you down or think less of yourself because whoever is doing this is the one with the problem, not you. You know that, right? Chad: Okay. I want you to take Thomas and I want you to go home. Abigail: What? Chad, no-- Chad: Okay, I'll meet you later. I need to have a word with André alone. Abigail: I am not leaving you alone with him--there's no way. Chad: I need you to take Thomas and go home. Abigail: Chad... Chad: Don't worry about André, all right? He's not gonna waste any more time trying to control me. Isn't that right, brother? André: I have no idea what you're talking about. Abigail: Chad... Chad: Trust me. Trust me. Brainwashing, hypnosis, auto-suggestion. Any of that ring a bell? André: Not at all. Chad: See, I was able to fight your stupid, little mind games because of the love of that wonderful woman and my son. That's right, Thomas is my son. André: And what a lucky little boy he is, having two upstanding parents: A mother who didn't even know who the father was and a father who has the moral rectitude of a snake oil salesman. Abigail: Chad, listen to me. If I don't see you or hear from you in a half an hour, I'm coming to look for you. I mean it. Chad: It's okay. Abigail: Shh, it's okay. André: I suppose I can safely assume that your claim that belle knows nothing of Samantha or the money that she stole from us was a complete fabrication. Chad: I told you when I was under and I'm gonna tell you again. Belle doesn't know anything, so leave her alone. You know, while we're at it, leave Abigail, Thomas, and me alone too. 'Cause I don't want anything to do with you or your father ever again. Consider me dead. 'Cause from this day on, the both of you are dead to me. [Metal clanging] Hope: [Exhales] Rafe: All right, come on. Let's get the hell out of here. Hope: No, wait. Rafe: What? Hope: Wait! Wait. Rafe: What? Hope: Just...wait. [Sighs] I can't speak for the multitudes of people or their families you've killed or destroyed. I can only speak for myself, and you have done unspeakable things, Stefano. You tried to destroy me. You tried to destroy my family. You have no heart. You have no soul! You made me your prisoner. You brainwashed me! But the last straw was when you took Bo... love of my life, away from me and his children. Stefano DiMera, you have always managed to come back, rise from the ashes, but not this time. The phoenix shall rise... no more. Abe: Hey, guys. I am going to take the rest of the day off. So I don't know if you can, Lani, but "prognosis positive" is playing at the rialto and it starts in... about a half an hour. Anyone interested? Lani: Actually, I'm all done for the day. So, yeah. Abe: Well, great, let's go see it. It's got terrific reviews. Ciara: Theo! I'm glad I found you. Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt. Abe: Oh, it's not a problem, Ciara. Ciara: Um, is it okay if I can talk to Theo alone for a minute? Theo: Yeah, why don't you two go see the movie and I'll sit and talk with Ciara? Abe: You sure? Theo: Yeah, I'm sure. Thanks anyway. Lani: We'll talk more later, okay? Theo: Okay. Have fun at the movie. Lani: We'll let you know if it's worth seeing. Theo: All right. Abe: And I'll see you later. You'll be home in time for dinner, right? Theo: Yes, I will. Abe: All right. Take care, Ciara. Lani: Come on. Bye. Ciara: You too. Enjoy the movie. You didn't skip out on the movie because of me, right? Theo: No, I didn't feel like it anyway. Ciara: You sure? Theo: I'm sure. Ciara: Okay. Well, the reason I wanted to talk to you is just to tell you that I'm sorry. Theo: You are? Ciara: Yeah, I mean, I was trying to fix everything for you, and--about the bully, I mean, and it's none of my business. You should handle it the way that you want. Theo: Thanks. Ciara: Mm-hmm. Theo: And I'm sorry that I got mad 'cause I know we've been friends ever since we were little, and you were just trying to look out for me. Ciara: Yeah, like you did for me. Theo: Yeah. Ciara: You remember when I ran away from home? Theo: Yeah. Ciara: And you stayed with me to be my protection? Theo: Yeah. Ciara: I was just trying to return the favor. Theo: Thanks. But I don't need protection. Not about this. I can deal with it. Ciara: I know you can. It's just-- God, I don't know why I worry so much, okay? But can I at least just give you some advice? Theo: Yes. Ciara: [Chuckles] Even though I was going on about finding the person that keeps bullying you and telling them off... Theo: Mm-hmm. Ciara: That would just give them more power, you know? I mean, that's what my mom used to say. That if you let some awful person get you mad then it'll just ruin your day, and then, at the end of the day, it's only you. Theo: Yeah. Ciara: So the best thing to do is just to ignore him. Don't give him or her any of your attention. Theo: Well, I don't want to and I'm not gonna. Ciara: [Chuckles] I hope that wasn't under the heading of telling you what to do. Theo: No, I understood it was just a suggestion, but I thought about it anyway. Ciara: Right. Well, what are you doing this Friday night? Theo: I don't know. Ciara: I'm throwing a party. You want to come? Theo: Yeah. Sounds good. Friday. Ciara: Cool. Theo: Cool. Hope: Ciara! Chase! Ciara! Chase! They're not here. Rafe: Okay. Okay. It's okay. I'm going to-- I'm gonna charter the jet using Stefano's credit card, and then I'm gonna text Chad and André... Hope: Okay. Rafe: From Stefano's phone saying he's leaving Salem, okay? Hope: Rafe... Rafe. Rafe: Yeah? Hope: I'm so thankful for everything that you've done. I--you sacrificed everything for me. I'll always be grateful. André: I suggest you reconsider. Without the f-- Chad: Oh...la famiglia? That doesn't work anymore, André. André: I hadn't finished. Without the DiMeras you are nothing. Chad: It is the DiMeras who are nothing. You have no money. No allies. Yet you're surprised that people fight back or seek revenge. You deserve every bad thing that happens to you. André: And you? You're an innocent? You have had your hand in so many illicit endeavors. Chad: The difference is I want to be better. I want to change. You and Stefano are perfectly fine being despicable human beings. In fact, you enjoy it that way. André: You dare condescend to us? You, who are no better and never will be. You have DiMera blood coursing through your veins! It is immutable, invincible, and unfixable! And that is why you will never be rid of this family. Chad: Now you listen to me. This is it. The last song. You're gonna leave me, Abigail, and our son alone. The same goes for belle. She doesn't know anything about Sami. If you try to hurt us, if you come near us, I will make you wish that you had never been born. That is not an idle threat. That is a promise. André: [Scoffs] [Laughs] Ava: You know in your heart. He's yours. Thank you. Steve: For what? Ava: For believing me. Steve: I didn't say that I did. Ava: You didn't say that you didn't. I remember holding him once. He was so tiny and he was so beautiful. [Crying gently] I remember the way that he smelled, and the touch of his skin. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about our baby. Steve: Where is he now? Ava: [Sighs] Ava: I don't know where he is. I have no idea, sadly. I have looked, but no luck. Steve: There must be some records somewhere. Ava: No. Steve: Ava. What is it you're not telling me? Ava: My father sold him. [Crying] Steve: What do you mean, he sold him? Ava: On the black market. Steve: Why would he do a thing like that? I mean, that baby could have ended up anywhere. Ava: I know, but you know my father. You know what he was like. He didn't care. With the little time that I have left, the only thing I want is to find my child. Will you help me find our son? Steve: [Sighs] [Cell phone beeps] [Knock at door] Abigail: Chad, oh, my God, you're back. Hi. Chad: I'm back. Abigail: So what happened? Tell me. Chad: I'm free. We never have to worry about Stefano or André again. Abigail: You don't have any regrets about walking away from your family? Nothing you-- Chad: No, no, no, no. This? This right here is my family, you and Thomas, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Hi. [Phone beeps] Rafe: Okay. I was able to charter the jet with Stefano's credit card. It would appear as though he will not be leaving home without it. Hope: I pray to God that this works. Because if it doesn't--my God. What it'd do to Ciara-- Rafe: Hope, listen to me. Listen to me, all right? As long as we stay cool, no one will ever know what happened. You gonna be able to keep it together? Huh? Can you handle this? Are you gonna be able to live with what you've done? Hope... Hope: [Sighs] André: Father. Fa-- Father? Hmm. Hmm. That's strange. Hmm. Father would never allow his king to be put in that position. Hmm.