The episode opens at the DiMera mansion, where EJ notices Johnny is troubled. Instead of celebrating Body and Soul’s premiere with cupcakes, Johnny confesses his guilt over cheating on Chanel, a secret weighing heavily on him. EJ advises him to stay quiet, but Chanel overhears part of their conversation and presses for answers. EJ redirects the topic, apologizing for a past disagreement with her mother, which smooths things over for now.
At the Brady Pub, Joy rehearses her lines when Kate starts a conversation. Roman and Kate celebrate the show’s premiere with cupcakes but grow curious about who sent them. Meanwhile, Joy confides in Roman about her discomfort about watching the premiere with Johnny and Chanel, feels like it’s a pity invite but agrees to Chanel’s invitation to watch the premiere, albeit reluctantly.
At Abe and Paulina’s, mysterious cupcakes mark their celebration, with Kate and Roman. Paulina offers cupcakes but no one but Abe eats them. Bonnie, visiting Alex’s apartment, speculates about the cupcakes being cursed or poisoned, recalling Hattie’s supposed curse on Body and Soul. She throws Alex’s cupcakes away, though Alex retrieves one later.
At Leo’s hotel room, he wakes up with Javi after their date. The two share a playful morning, but Javi is torn between staying and addressing his cousin Gabi’s texts. Ultimately, he decides to linger with Leo, deepening their connection. Later, Bonnie visits Leo, and they discuss the show and cupcakes, which sparks further intrigue.
The premiere watch party scenes unfold with overlapping tension. At Chanel and Johnny’s, Johnny is visibly uncomfortable with Joy’s presence, wishing for time alone with Chanel. Chanel notices Joy leaving abruptly after the premiere and asks Johnny to check on her. When Johnny and Joy talk, the weight of their secret affair resurfaces, with Johnny struggling to keep lying to Chanel. Meanwhile, Abe and Paulina toast with Roman and Kate, and everyone praises the show. Soon, at Body and Soul offices Kate and Abe get good news from the network about Body and Soul. When suddenly Abe becomes sick.
As the episode wraps, hints of trouble emerge. Abe falls ill after eating a cupcake, and Leo discovers “Lady Whistleblower” has posted online with scoops he didn’t write, leaving him stunned.
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