Ian Buchanan stars as Ian in "Days of Our Lives"
Rick's plan to manipulate Steffy falls flat, but she challenges his intentions and they decide to go out on a date. Meanwhile, Hope defends her brother's actions while Liam continues to stand by Steffy, putting a strain on the newly reconciled relationship once more. When Liam confronts Rick about his intentions, Hope grows concerned that Liam has residual feelings for Steffy, and she considers breaking her abstinence vow so she can keep her man. Bill puts his pride aside to go on a double date with Brooke and Ridge, but the men are unable to lower their guards and they end up fighting. Later, Bill has a fantasy that puts his whole life in perspective. Bill asks Liam to wear a family heirloom, but Liam says he's not ready to rejoin the family.
Salem will never be the same again as secrets and lies come pouring out. Madison and Ian's secret marriage is outed, putting Brady in a tough spot with his new love. Lexie realizes that Abe is not the same man she married when she learns of his deception during the mayoral campaign. Marlena tries to make peace with Sami, and Sami ends up spilling about her infidelity and Marlena can't keep quiet. EJ's sincere proposal to Nicole is interrupted by Rafe's intrusion, raging about EJ and Sami having slept together when they thought Johnny had died. John and Hope are forced into a trap in Alamania, while Stefano sits with his finger on the button.
Sonny confronts Kate about her recent behavior and she confesses that she has been looking for Jax. Sonny still isn't sure he should believe her, however, when he overhears her on a mysterious phone call. Robin vows to find an answer to Jason's erratic illness, but she is quickly distracted when Anna returns to town. Carly and Kate butt heads when they try to work together to plan a hospital fundraiser, and the past soon repeats itself. Dante thinks the benefit dance will only make matters worse for the mob war, and at the end of the night, it's Dante who ends up in the cross hairs. Matt blames Maxie for Liz's suspension from the hospital.
Avery helps Daisy dig up an old video of Sarah and Ryder that proves Daisy was forced to kidnap Jana and Lauren. The judge rules that Daisy has served an adequate amount of time for her crime and she should be released immediately. Michael files an appeal, but Daisy is set free. Elsewhere, Anita confesses that Victor is responsible for her and Chelsea's sudden appearance in Genoa City, and Victor declares that it was done out of love for Victoria. Despite his blindness, Adam overcomes his fears and manages to extinguish a fire in the barn by himself. Jack gets inspired while watching Sarge work with one of his patients, and he asks Sarge to become his physical therapist.