DOOL: Gwen Calls In an Unlikely Ally to Take Dimitri Down, and Kristen Has It Out with Belle.
Can Leo Move Past Dimitri?
Dimitri’s putting something together for Stefano’s memorial service, but still has time to insult Gwen. And she’s happy to return the favor, while asking about being Peter’s accomplice. Dimitri claims it’s not him. The only person they know in Alamainia is Vivian. And she hates the Von Leuschners and Dimitri.
But then Leo shows up as they trade more threats, determined to get Dimitri out of his system. Gwen takes a delighted seat to take in the show as Dimitri tries getting a jump on things by saying they’re both victims of Gwen and he never stopped loving Leo and — Leo yells at him to stop, so he can read off Dimitri’s bad qualities. “Oh my God,” Gwen groans, “we’re going to be here all night.”
Will Brady and Sarah Keep Going?
Belle and Brady enjoy breakfast together out in the square and catch up. (Must not be in the same arctic stretch as the rest of us.) But then Sarah pushes Victoria by in the stroller (again, not even a jacket), and Belle takes her leave. Alone, Sarah tells Brady about how clear Kristen was in wanting her to stay away from him and Rachel. And she might be right, at least for Rachel’s mental health.
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<p>Plus, Marlena’s worried, Maggie’s worried, Xander’s worried… “What business is this of his?” Brady demands. It’s not! Except Sarah admits Xander might be kind of right in his idea that she’s dating Brady to get back at him. Oh… Either way, he really, really likes her, and she likes him, too.</p>
<h2>Is Rachel Ready to Testify?</h2>
<p>Kristen wants to talk to Rachel ahead of talking to the judge. She’s not so sure about Bayview, especially after that Sophia mess. (She doesn’t know the half of it.) But Rachel’s happy with Dr. Gregory and Belle shows up shortly after.</p>
<p>She walks Rachel through what to expect — the judge, her attorney, Belle, mom and dad will all meet. And maybe Uncle EJ. Then Rachel and Kristen will give their testimony and hopefully the judge will decide to drop it all. But Belle can’t promise what the decision will be and Rachel thinks she could go to prison.</p>
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