Roman is anxious to tell the truth about Philip, and Chloe goes to the judge first [Spoiler] Gains custody of Rachel

Steve sneaks into the interrogation room. Orpheus chuckles. He’s been waiting for someone from the Justice League of Salem to show up. “I guess Cyclops got the short end of the stick,” he jokes. Steve gives him a chance to tell him what he did to Kaya, Kate and Marlena. He clicks on a pen, sits on the table and points it at Orpheus. The villain pokes fun at Steve’s choice of weapon, but Steve knows if he hits an artery it could kill him instantly. That’s what will happen if Orpheus doesn’t tell him what he did to Kayla.

Chloe comes to the police station and asks Shawn to testify that Brady didn’t kill Philip. Shawn can’t do that. Chloe explains, then “that bitch” wins again.

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In Marlena’s hospital room, Kayla reassures Stephanie on the phone that everything is fine. Despite coughing, she lies that there is nothing to worry about. After hanging up, Marlena says that she and John decided not to tell their kids either. Marlena coughs during a phone session with a patient. Kayla tells her that she shouldn’t be working, but Marlena is just trying to take her mind off the custody hearing. Kayla doesn’t know which judge would grant Kristen DiMera a child. She then worries about Steve’s visit to Orpheus.

After further goading, Steve lunges at Orpheus. Shawn rushes in and pulls his uncle away from the perpetrator. He orders Steve out.

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At the hearing, Belle asks John what kind of father Brady is. John stares into space, thinking of Orpheus’ warning about the deaths of Marlena, Kayla and Kate. He wipes away a tear and says he gets emotional when he hears someone ask what kind of father Brady is. He starts listing Kristen’s crimes, but the judge stops him. John points to her allegedly Crime to point out that Brady has always put Rachel’s feelings first. John explodes when he tricks Kristen into stabbing Victor, but reins it in.

When Kristen’s turn comes, she questions John’s competence to judge her crimes, considering his wife has been on the crime spree for months unnoticed. After addressing the ownership issue, Kristen asks where Marlena is today. What’s more important than supporting your own stepson? John stands up and yells, “Because she could die right now, you miserable bitch!”

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The judge calls a break and John tells his kids what’s really going on with Marlena. Belle rushes off to see her mother with John while Brady stays behind at Kristen’s request. She tries to express her sympathy to Marlena, but he scolds her. They both threaten how far they will go for Rachel, and Brady storms out.

Brady joins Marlena alongside John and Belle. After expressing her love and concern, Belle receives a message from the judge and leaves with Brady. John sits with his wife as they marvel at how well they have treated their children. John informs Marlena about the hearing and she keeps coughing.

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Roman finds Kate dressed in her hospital room. When he questions her, she says she’s getting the fuck out of there. She doesn’t want to wait there until she dies. If she has little time left, she doesn’t want to spend it like this. She walks past him to the door. He murmurs “Damn” and follows him.

At the pub, Roman and Kate eat in silence before rehashing the situation. Chloe walks in and asks Kate to testify that she doesn’t believe Brady killed Philip. Kate tells Roman that she knows exactly what happened to Philip and where he is. Chloe tells what is happening at the hearing and begs Kate to help her. Kate will think about it. Chloe leaves unperturbed.

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Roman explains to Kate that he will speak to the judge himself. She asks him not to do that. It could jeopardize Philip’s progress. While Roman doesn’t think Brady deserves losing Rachel to Kristen, he does concede that it’s Kate’s choice. However, he urges her to really think about it.

Chloe returns to court and catches up with Kristen about Brady and Stefan’s bizarre return. After Kristen re-enters the chambers, Chloe sees the judge in the hallway. She asks to speak to her.

Closing statements will be made once the hearing resumes. Kristen again accuses Brady of killing Philip when Roman walks in. He’s sure what he has to say will be relevant to this case. The judge tells him he’s late. She has already made her decision.

Steve finds a coughing Kayla in the hospital. She wants to know what he did to Orpheus. When Steve downplays his actions, she receives a call from the ISA lab. They return to John and Marlena, where Kayla shares that the ISA is having a hard time finding out…. she breaks down.

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Kate is on the phone with Philip in her room. He goes to therapy and she tearfully says she loves him. Roman returns to Kate to tell her he didn’t have to give up Philip. The judge has already ruled in Brady’s favor.

Chloe enters the hearing and Brady runs to her arms, relieved at his victory. Kristen knows Chloe did something, but what exactly was it? Chloe flashes to show the judge video of Kristen attacking her at Basic Black. She couldn’t give it to Belle because if Kristen knew she gave it, she would work a lot harder against her. In the present, Kristen declares that this isn’t over and storms out. Brady hugs Chloe and Belle, believing that they will be fine now.

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