At their place, Johnny has been dealing with calls from Theo’s friends and updating them before the little family packs up to head to the hospital to be with him, Paulina, and Abe.

After having cleaned up, EJ and Chad are back at the hospital to check on Theo and Kristen. They also discuss whether to keep Peter on life support, and that it may be too much to ask of Kristen to weigh in on right now.

 

 

Talk shifts to Chad’s kids, and there is a big snowstorm keeping them all in Boston right now. EJ says when they return home, will Jennifer continue this ridiculous custody battle? Chad says they’ll find out.

Sarah checks on Kristen and says she should be back on her feet in no time. The doctor tells her that she’s a hero; she saved her family. Kristen says Peter is her family too, and her child is at Bayview. Kristen asks Sarah to try to get a message to her daughter for her if she can.

Paulina and Abe sit vigil at Theo’s bedside, as he’s still unconscious. Paulina tells Theo about the massive Christmas feast they are going to have, and they will be waiting for him to come home to celebrate

Paulina has to take a call and steps out. Abe sits by his son and thinks back to spending so many hours by his bedside when he was shot. Abe looks up and asks Lexi to bring them a miracle again today. (I don’t think she’s up there, Abe, I think she’s in the green capsule in the secret lab!)

Brady runs into Sarah in the halls, and he asks how Kristen is doing. Sarah says she’s physically fine, but mentally and emotionally, she’s been through a lot. She knows Rachel is at Bayview, and Brady admits he hasn’t told his daughter about Kristen. He’s going to see her today, but first he needs to talk to Kristen.

Brady heads in to see Kristen, who immediately asks how he could send Rachel to Bayview. He explains she needed more help than they could give her, and he didn’t see the signs of how bad she was. Kristen knows this isn’t all on him, and he says he failed their little girl in part as he was kept in the dark about EJ’s shooting.

Kristen couldn’t put the weight of the truth on him, and she’d rather he thought she was the monster than see Rachel in a different light. Brady says he loves Rachel just as much as he ever has. Kristen explains it’s not about love; she sees Peter in a different light now, and she didn’t want him looking at Rachel like that. She tried to protect him and Rachel. Brady says part of him is angry at her, but part of her is grateful.

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Chanel, Johnny and Trey arrive, and Chanel takes the baby to the gift shop to give Johnny a moment with his dad. Johnny tells him that he’s glad he’s okay. EJ tries to lighten the mood by bringing up Johnny taking up the reins at DiMera, but Johnny says it’s only temporary until Theo is back.

EJ notes that Theo could be facing a long recovery, and he’ll support his son however he can. Johnny appreciates that, and they exchange Merry Christmases, but no hugs.

Chanel runs into Sarah, and she’s been trying to stay positive while waiting for her test results.

Marlena Has a Big Surprise!
Marlena surprises Rachel in Bayview, and the little girl says she’s missed her so much. Marlena says now that she’s well enough, they can spend more time together. Marlena also says she has a special gift for her today…