Cat Realizes There May Be Something Seriously Wrong With EJ’s Drug, and Chad Agrees to Look Into Marlena’s Chess Set

Julie’s going on about the book club book, but Marlena can’t tear her eyes from the baseball game on TV. It helps her feel closer to John. Then they spot Chad and Belle on the kiss cam and Julie’s thrilled. Marlena’s not upset either, though, it certainly was… “So very public!”

Is Julie Ready to Move On?

Marlena’s just happy they’re moving on — just like Julie and Foster! No, no and nope! Julie insists that while a part of her enjoyed being with Foster, another part felt guilty. Marlena tells her the obvious: Doug would want her to be happy. Well… Julie hesitates, but she will see him again.

They talk a bit about how Marlena’s not ready to think of anyone but John, then Foster calls with a book store crisis! Marlena walks Julie over, pointing out this could be an excuse for Foster to see her. And Julie actually seems kind of excited!

How Much Is Cat Playing EJ?

EJ and Cat break from their own kiss to stare, open-mouthed, at Chad and Belle locking lips. They both downplay how upset they are. EJ’s just going to focus on the future — which is Cat! They kiss some more, but she draws the line at going upstairs. This is moving a bit fast for her, especially after seeing their exes kiss.

EJ promises to take things slow, and at her speed, but when he asks her to stay for dinner, she says she has family plans, so they have to call it a night. They just happen to be family plans that she makes with Mark the second she walks out the door, so… technically not a lie? Nah, it was.

Mark’s a few drinks in at Small Bar when Cat shows up. Aaron and Felicity are busy and… maybe Cat should sit down to talk. But then he doesn’t want to talk about anything. (Mixed signals here, Mark.) Cat flat out asks if there’s a problem with the drug, so Mark throws his drink down and orders another.

Is Chad Really Into Belle?

Belle, Chad and the kids are back in the park after the game, heading home, and he grits his teeth and wonders who all saw them kissing. “Honestly, I don’t care,” Belle tells him flippantly. “Do you?” No, no, not at all!

Chad sends the kids off to Jack and Jennifer and he’s all Belle’s! She reminisces about her own childhood, which eventually turns to talk to Marlena and the chess set. Chad doesn’t know anything about it, so Belle tells him what she and Brady found. He’s happy to look into it for her.

Can Paulina Get the Miracle Drug for Chanel?

Johnny’s trying his best to cheer Chanel up with second honeymoon plans, but she’s lost in her own worries. The future’s too scary right now to think about. She just wants to focus on her amazing, supportive husband. And maybe talk about what this is going to do to her body and how it will affect them both.

It has been on Johnny’s mind, but nothing will ever change how he feels, or the depth of his love. “You will always be perfect to me.” Just as they’re settling that, Paulina comes pounding on the door, demanding that Johnny call his father “Right now!”

He won’t give her the miracle drug for Chanel! Johnny’s cad of a father wouldn’t even consider it! What an amazing idea! Johnny never thought of that before! But Chanel is not happy. “What makes either of you think that I would want to take some super drug from EJ?!” She points out that there’s a proven treatment, and she’s not going to be a guinea pig for some experimental drug while pregnant. (All of which are excellent points Paulina never thought of.) Oh, and she refuses to be indebted to EJ. (OK, less important, but fair enough.)

In the Show’s Final Moments

Cat demands to know if Mark will let their mom go without a fight, and when she keeps pushing, he snaps. “We do not want that drug anywhere near mom!” Paulina apologizes to Chanel, they make up and hug and she leaves. Johnny is proud of his wife, but doesn’t look too certain as they hug.

EJ saunters over to Marlena and Julie an, after Julie beats a hasty retreat, admits that Belle’s weighing on his mind. But he had Cat with him and maybe seeing Belle and Chad was a sign for both of them to move on with each other. Marlena wishes EJ and Cat well with his mystery. And EJ brings up her chess board mystery. Marlena insists she couldn’t care less. “Suit yourself,” EJ sighs.

Belle thanks Chad for his help and he gives her a “proper” kiss, no kids. No cameras.