Heaven help all the Salemites as they mourn those who have moved to the great beyond, but death isn't necessarily the end of their loved ones' stories
While a beseeching Belle, Eric, and Will believe a miracle could be in store for Marlena, a helpless John is shattered when Sarah can't resuscitate his beloved Doc
A joyless John cannot cope with his overwhelming grief, while other Salemites grieve the tragic news
A sauced and sorrow-filled fallen father Eric finds Sloan again when he needs some comfort the most
After he meets his son's shady somewhat significant other, Roman's take on Sloan is that he could leave her
Shade flies freely when Sloan and Nicole cross paths and, when both women become cross over Eric, slaps could occur
Ever since Sloan slapped Chanel and Paulina with the lawsuit, Ms. Price-Carver has been preparing for combat, and she enlists Stephanie once again
Sloan's sassiness seems like the least of Nicole's problems when she finds herself dosed and desperate for E.J. to bed her
While Li's nearly leveled when E.J. drops another shocker on him, a vengeance-set Stefan strikes at his brother
Unfortunately for Stefan, his plan doesn't go as anticipated, and someone unsuspecting ends up in the crossfire
E.J. nearly comes across a strange scene after Gabi goes forward with her plans to save Stefan from his brainwashing
Knowing just how to play her apologetic husband, Gabi gets Li to help her with her latest scheme regarding Stefan
Gabi gets an earful from a remorseful Wendy, who champions her sister-in-law to follow her heart to Stefan
Wendy lends Tripp her ear (and shoulder) when the dreary doc needs a friend the most after the losses of his mothers
Johnny's deep in despair after the losing his second grandmother so soon after his first, which isn't terrific for Tripp
Johnny jumps down Tripp's throat over Susan's death and Ava -- so much so that the two start to tangle
Having worked so closely together under such crushing circumstances causes Johnny and Chanel to becomes emotionally entangled once again
Chanel can barely answer Johnny when he asks her about their continued connection, but their lips seem to do all the explaining
Already upset, Allie is angered when she spots Johnny and Chanel embracing and nearly locking lips
Alex lends an agitated Allie his ear and offers the seething Salemite some sage advice about her relationship
Wendy wonders about Johnny's true feelings for Chanel, as Allie asks the same question to her girlfriend about her twin brother
Chanel counters Allie's inquiry by asking her about Alex and if she's still attracted to the Kiriakis heir
Things take a turn when Chanel feels a chill from Allie, while Johnny extends an olive branch to a fellow mourner
Still mourning the loss of his grandmothers, Will is wowed when a new work prospect arises, while Jack is wowed by his daughter's latest wrongdoings
Marlena's also wowed when her welcome to heaven comes complete with a familiar face of a fallen friend -- Susan Banks
As it turns out, death will be just the beginning of a lively adventure for Marlena, Kate, and Kayla in heaven
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Paulina isn't pleased with Alex and isn't afraid to read him the riot act, while Wendy spots Alex in a compromising position
Gabi's position on restoring Stefan's memory hasn't changed, though she worries the un-brainwashing has bombed
Stefan's stunned to receive a call from his detained mommy dearest, as Jack draws a line in the sand for Gwen
Xander's night with Gwen comes back to bite him, as Sarah seethes when she discovers the truth
Xander tries to tie up loose ends with Leo, while Sarah goes full steam ahead with the split by serving her felonious hubby divorce papers
Just as Jack suggests that Chad should open his heart once more, Chad and Stephanie get a little closer
John and Roman are jolted by the severe strategy Steve suggests they subject Orpheus to to settle the score
Heaven help Kate when she crosses paths with a blast from the past, while Kayla has a much happier, loving reunion
Kate, Marlena, and Kayla survived their brushes with death, but all three face the risk of relapse in 2023
Will it be the end of the line for one -- or more -- of the three women?
Johnny and Wendy grow closer, but a third party might end up shaking things up
Will is troubled by Sonny's friendship with Leo
Alex is threatened by Chad and Stephanie's closeness, but does he really need to be?
Will Alex's reaction end up messing things up?
Eric and Sloan's casual relationship might not remain casual
Nicole, meanwhile, is still drawn to Eric, but she also has developing feelings for E.J.
Sarah and Xander's already tenuous marriage might have an unlikely cheerleader trying to keep it together
A persistent Gabi is determined to find a way to reach Stefan
Allie's insecurity may blow things apart with Chanel
