Tate surprised Holly with flowers, apologizing for how she learned about Sophia still having his baby. He admitted he couldn’t change the situation but wanted to explore adoption with Sophia and ensure he didn’t lose Holly. Holly acknowledged it wasn’t his fault but admitted it was hard for her to accept. As they reconciled, Doug arrived. Holly introduced him as her New Year’s Eve companion, creating tension. A text from Sophia’s doctor cut Tate’s visit short, leaving Doug and Holly alone. Doug apologized for interrupting, but Holly asked him to stay.
Leo called Abe, claiming Javi Hernandez was Lady Whistleblower, but Marlena interrupted to remind him of their lunch date.
Leo vented about Javi, accusing him of betrayal based on circumstantial evidence. Marlena advised against confronting Javi without proof, warning it could ruin their friendship. Meanwhile, Javi told Kerry to meet him at the Square. Before lunch, Kerry plotted against Leo, writing a Lady Whistleblower article to sabotage him. Gabi confronted Javi, urging him to cut ties with Leo to save his relationship with Kerry, but Javi stood firm. At the Square, Javi introduced Kerry to Leo and Marlena, revealing Kerry had gifted him the Rochester sweater, casting doubt on Leo’s suspicions.
At the DiMera mansion, Rachel remembered admitting to Kristen that she was behind the threatening texts to Ava. Kristen caught Rachel trying to send another text and insisted she stop. Kristen revealed she and Brady had arranged therapy for Rachel, assuring her it wasn’t about reuniting as a couple but helping Rachel process her feelings. Rachel reluctantly agreed, though she remained fixated on her hatred for Ava.
Meanwhile, Ava met Brady, who admitted Rachel had sent her the texts and now needed therapy. Ava suggested ending their relationship to ease Rachel’s distress, but Brady disagreed, arguing that giving in would teach Rachel to manipulate situations to get her way. Kristen later called to share Rachel’s agreement to therapy, but while she expressed optimism, Rachel packed her bags and left.
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