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Chad meets Stephanie in the park. He arrives late to the memorial because of the first day of school for the children and apologizes. Stephanie informs him that she and Jada have already scattered Everett’s ashes. It was just the two of them, which was fitting, but it’s still weird that her friend Connie claims he doesn’t know him.
Stephanie asks Chad how he’s doing, and he admits that it was hard to leave the kids at school without their mom, and he hopes that “Abigail” gets her memories back soon. He asks about Stephanie’s meeting with “Abigail.” Stephanie says they had a good time, she told her some things about the past, but this strange thing happened. She tells him about “Abigail” who claims she made a health plan with her mother, but her mother said they never had such a conversation. Chad points out that maybe she was confused about who she was talking to, but Stephanie can’t shake the feeling that “Abigail” is lying. Chad is sure she was confused, and maybe she was talking to another doctor about the plan. Stephanie said maybe, because who else would she be making plans with? Stephanie thanks Chad for checking up on her, and says that she and “Abigail” talked about getting back together for dinner. He believes that the more she is in the family, the more likely she will start to remember.
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At the DiMera mansion, “Abigail” talks to Stefano’s portrait. She knows he hates her for lying to her son and admits she doesn’t like pretending he’s someone she’s not. She says she is doing what she has to do. She knows that family meant everything to him, just as it does to her and her brother.
“Abigail” is surprised when Steve comes to see his niece. He catches her talking to Stefano. She says he seems to care a lot about this family. Steve knows he has a commanding presence. He heard her say that family means everything to her and her brother. “Abigail” covers saying that everyone tells her that she is close to her brother. Steve says, “JJ, right?” “Abigail” says, “Of course, who else?” Steve tells her about his friend Abe, who was in a similar situation to her recently, but got his memory back in time, and so will she.
Steve explains that Kayla is his wife, and realizes that she recently spoke to their daughter, Stephanie. “Abigail” confirms that they had a good talk about growing up together. Steve brings up the treatment plan she mentioned to “Abigail.” She replies, “Aunt Kayla was a big help.” Steve says, “If that was true…” He says that Kayla insists that they didn’t talk yesterday, and “Abigail” suggests that she might have gotten things mixed up because she’s talked to a lot of doctors lately. She talks about how hard it is to keep track of people when she can’t remember who she is. Steve admits that he understands and reveals that he was recently convinced that it was Stefano DiMera. It was not Stefano, however. “Abigail” knows that people are suspicious of her, including her mother, but the DNA tests show that she is Abigail. Steve can only imagine how upsetting it must have been for her not to believe her own mother. He explains that Jack and Jennifer thought they lost their daughter, buried her and grieved for her, and sometimes it takes a lot to believe the unbelievable.
Steve decides to go ahead but she suggests calling her aunt Kayla about that treatment plan. Steve leaves, and “Abigail” realizes that Steve will be a problem.
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In Gabi’s office, she tells Connie that not only is she accepting Stefan for everything, but she’s going to keep things going with EJ. Connie turns around and produces a knife from her bag, and claims she’s going to take care of this slut. Before Connie can strike, Gabi gets a call and orders Connie to find Melinda Trask. She wants the notes that Melida took for her on an upcoming line. Connie tells her that Melinda took a leave of absence and left home.
In Rafe’s hospital room, Paulina yells at Rafe that she is ordering him to resign as mayor. He finally answers and opens his eyes. Paulina tells him to stay awake as she runs to get Kayla.
Melina tries to break free of her bonds in Connie’s apartment as Jada knocks on the door, trying to talk to Connie about Everett. She starts hearing noises inside and opens the door, calling out and announcing herself. Melinda continues to struggle to free herself, and Jada knocks on the bedroom door. Just as she is about to go in, Paulina calls her and tells her that Rafe is awake. Jada says she’ll be right there and hurry.
Back at the hospital, Kayla removes Rafe’s breathing tube and tells him how happy they are to have him back. He wondered what happened. Jada soon shows up and interrupts Rafe, who is overjoyed to have him back.
Back at Gabi’s office, Connie’s plan to stab Gabi is thwarted by another call when her manager gets word that Rafe is awake and leaves. Connie is clearly concerned.
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In Rafe’s room at the hospital, Jada tells Rafe how many hours she sat by his side waiting for him to wake up, and now it’s happened. Gabi runs in, she can’t believe it’s true, and hugs her brother. She then hugs Jada. Rafe still doesn’t know what happened to him. Gabi explains that he has been in a coma for two months, and someone tried to kill him. He was stabbed in the back. Rafe recalls being on the phone with Paulina. He flashes back to the moment he was stabbed, and Jada asks if he remembers who stabbed him. He doesn’t remember, and Gabi says it doesn’t matter because they know who did it. Jada and Gabi explain that Jada’s ex-grandfather, Bobby, wanted Jada back, while he was out of the way. Gabi says he recently committed suicide. Rafe says, “So, the end.” Jada looks unsure.
Later, Jada helps feed Rafe, who notes that he feels helpless. Jada tells him he has to smile and bear it until he’s back to his strength. Rafe asks if there is a new Commission? Jada explains that she is temporarily filling in for him. He wants to know what is going on. Jada knows he won’t quit until she fills him in and says a high profile hit and run case is still open. Suddenly, Rafe hears Connie’s voice saying, “Looks like that open grave isn’t working out for you.” That’s what she said right after stabbing him.
In the halls, Paulina asks Kayla how Rafe is doing. Kayla says he’s doing great, and Jada and Gabi are with him. Paulina is happy to hear that Rafe is expected to make a full recovery. Kayla says he doesn’t seem to remember the stabbing, but the rest of his memory is intact.
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Connie returns home to Melinda, takes the gag out of her mouth, and tells her that Rafe is awake. Melinda assumes that Connie must be worried when she stabs him, but Connie says that Rafe never saw her, so there’s nothing to remember. Melinda notes, “If that was true, why do you look so nervous.” Connie complains that her plan isn’t going well, because Gabi slept with EJ. She thought this would upset Gabi, but she’s on cloud nine. She screamed, “That’s not very revenge!” Melinda turns to cut Li off, knowing he doesn’t want her to kill anyone else, but this time she has to back off again. Connie pulls out her knife and declares, “There’s only one way to make Gabi pay for what she’s done.”
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