Kayla secretly ran a DNA test on Henry. John left the hospital. Orpheus, Clyde, and Rolf escaped prison during a blackout of Salem. Rolf confronted Chad about Stefano's microchip, but Gwen helped Rolf escape before the police could arrive at the house.

Steve made us talk about politics, which means Dave ranted. Also, Steve drops a last minute bombshell.

Is this thing on? After an eventful hiatus, Dave and Steve are calling again.

Courtney refuses to accept Jax's check. Sam continues to hide her secret from Jason. Dillon orders pills for erectile dysfunction. The town is shocked to its core when Lila Quartermaine passes away in her sleep.

In the panic room, Carly and Alcazar shared a passionate kiss, when she returned later she learned he had been moved to a new location. Carly begged Cameron to have her committed to Shadybrook Sanitarium where she was drugged twice. Jason caught Carly in a lie. Courtney grew suspicious of Brian.

Both Peter and Stefano vowed to return for the women that they loved. Laura was found on a bench in the park on Christmas Day. Kristen worried about whether Laura would remember anything. The Hortons hung their ornaments and sang carols. Everyone in Salem put their problems aside for Christmas.

Patrick was late for his wedding. Before Robin and Patrick could exchange their vows, Robin's water broke and she was rushed to the hospital. Scott took Laura to Los Angeles, where they had gone on their honeymoon. In an attempt to woo Laura, Scott told her that Luke and Tracy were married. Laura was stunned when Scott claimed that her wedding to Luke had been a sham.

After apparently killing Amur, Rush stowed away on a freighter bound for the United States. Ridge gave Brooke a romantic evening, which was interrupted by Taylor's arrival. Taylor lied to Brooke about telling Ridge about Thomas. Taylor told Thorne that she was telling Ridge about the baby as soon as possible.

Jesse extorted more money out of Cane. Cane lied to Lily that he'd withdrawn the funds for an investment opportunity. Jesse spilled the truth to Billy and Victoria with the expectation of a payoff, but Victoria refused to pay him.

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Devon and Hilary amicably finalised their divorce. Mariah and Devon were impressed when Hilary included an emotional segment about her divorce on her show. Cane panicked when Lily wore Juliet's camisole during a photo shoot. Phyllis informed Jack that there was a new man in her life, but she didn't reveal that it was Billy