Week Ending January 4

Lucas told Sami the truth and confessed that he shot EJ. Stefano and a bodyguard arrived to take Johnny for a walk. E.J. threatened Stefano about his mysterious houseguest. Belle told Shawn she slept with Philip. Chloe insisted Brady was abducted and begged Philip for help, but he wanted something in return. Lucas got arrested. Marlena confronted Crystal, who gave her a cryptic message. Shawn told Belle he wanted a divorce. Chloe agreed to Philip's terms and the two shared New Year's. Belle headed to Marlena's for comfort. Roman brought Marlena information about the medallion. Hope confessed to Shawn that she knew about Belle's affair. Crystal and her companion attempted to abduct Belle and Claire. E.J. warned Sami that Stefano might try to harm Lucas. Stefano arranged for his bodyguard to do him a favor and took care of Lucas. Sami turned her back on Lucas. E.J. punched a cop and tried to warn the police that Lucas was in danger. Crystal asked to meet with Marlena. Philip asked Sami to visit Lucas. Despite Belle's protests Marlena secretly tucked a gun into her purse and left to meet with Crystal.

Week Ending January 11

Philip wanted Chloe to befriend Shawn. Hope confronted Crystal, who warned that Marlena is in danger. EJ stopped a bodyguard from strangling Lucas. Sami and Belle backed their mother. Chelsea told the truth about Ford's death. Chloe and Shawn got Claire from Philip. Lucas did not permit Kate to visit. After seeking help, Marlena swore to get Stefano herself. Bo and Roman learned who the new owner is. EJ told Sami he stood up to his father. Hope and Belle reached an understanding. Marlena pointed a gun at Stefano. Rob claimed to be renovating Crystal's place. Max convinced Steph to see a therapist as her mother recommended. Hope and Bo staked out Crystal's store. Movers were taking away EJ's furniture according to Stefano's orders. Philip and Kate tried to convince Lucas to plead temporary insanity. EJ stormed out when Sami refused to help in Lucas' defense Chloe bonded with Claire and Shawn. Belle told Philip she could not trust him. After a nice evening at the pub, Shawn asked Chloe about Philip's help.

Week Ending January 18

EJ's courage impressed Sami, who told him that he did the right thing. Bo and Roman brought a search warrant. Rob and Crystal shot a guard and kidnapped Belle and Claire. Nick said nothing about Ford's disappearance. Lucas discovered his new cellmate is Stefano. Max apologized for kissing Stephanie. Chelsea said that Nick was pressuring her to tell the truth. Ford's father learned that the police found his son's lens in the house. Sami scolded Philip for not alerting Shawn about the kidnapping. The police watched the docks to rescue Claire and Belle. Philip and Shawn argued about the best way to save them. Belle took off with her daughter after throwing coffee into Crystal's face. Belle was knocked into the cold water. Shawn went to Belle in the hospital and vowed to find Claire. Philip let Belle know that Crystal got away, taking Claire. Bo believed Stefano was not involved in the crime. Shawn reviewed the night's events and remembered Rob's tattoo. Bo confronted EJ. Nick refused to keep quiet about Ford's death. Hope warned Sami not to put too much trust in EJ, who had been helping her with the babies. Stefano called his son, which made EJ worry that there would be a move on Johnny. A prescription for Claire turned up in the abandoned van. Belle got a blast from the past.

Week Ending January 25

Kayla rushed to tell Steve she was ovulating. Sami and EJ continued to bond, but argued about how to protect Johnny from Stefano. John's attempts at escaping were hampered by flashes of Stefano erasing his memories. Marlena hoped she could trust the new John. Abe announced he had set up a safe house for Sami and EJ. While Stefano was out of the cell Lucas used his phone to call Sami, who had gone into hiding. Philip comforted Belle, who was feeling to ill to help find Claire. Marlena refused to give up on John, and was encouraged when he dreamed about her. Stefano told Lucas he would get him out of jail if he would get Johnny from Sami and EJ. Billie warned Nick that he was hurting Chelsea by witholding information about Ford's disappearance. Chelsea wanted to tell police about Ford's death, but Stephanie wanted to keep quiet. Dr. Carrington and Marlena used a truth serum on John. Billie was warned by the dean that her job could be on the line if she was covering for Chelsea. Shawn and Chloe researched Rob's Celtic tattoo, hoping it would lead them to Claire. When John would not reveal what he was programmed to do, Marlena decided to confront Stefano. Bo met with Detective Sullivan to discuss the Ford Decker case. John underwent a test that revealed he does not experience emotions. Marlena injected Stefano with a truth serum. Shawn got in to Crystal's store, where he found Rob. Stephanie told Steve that Ford raped her. Nick pressured Chelsea about Ford's death. Chelsea told Decker that Ford is dead.

Week Ending February 1

Marlena injected Stefano with a drug to make him appear catatonic. John convinced Marlena to help him get to Ireland. Hope told Roman and Bo that she was rejoining the police force. Chelsea told Crawford Decker the details of his son's death. Shawn Belle, Philip and Chloe secretly made plans to find Claire. Marlena snuck into the lab to alter Stefano's test results. At the hospital, Lexie learned she had become the new chief of staff. Roman questioned Marlena's role in Stefano's stroke. Tony told Anna he had a surprise for her, which she assumed would be a marriage proposal. Tony announced that he's bought an advertising agency in Salem. John and Marlena arrived in Ireland and were surprised by who they found there. Belle and Shawn discussed their relationship and she told him she had only always ever loved him. Roman revealed that Crawford Decker had pressured the D.A. to issue an arrest warrant for Chelsea. Anna was furious when Tony offered her a job instead of a marriage proposal. Adrienne informed Steve that she, Justin and the boys were moving to Dubai. Anna scolded Tony for not consulting her before buying his new business. Lexie got disturbing test results for one of her patients. Sami was alarmed when she realized Allie was sick. Shawn, Chloe, Phillip, and Belle took the Kiriakis jet to Ireland. Crawford vowed revenge on the sorority girls. Colleen (Shirley Jones) revealed that she faked her death, and had been keeping tabs on the Brady DiMera feud. Chelsea and Stephanie thanked Max for coming forward with Ford's body. E.J. informed Sami that they were no longer in danger because Stefano is in a coma. Colleen ordered Crystal to bring Claire into the room.

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