At the pub, Kayla complained to Steve about the uptick in hospital work due to staffing shortages. She had been glad to get away and catch up with him, and she asked about Tripp and Wendy. Steve confirmed the couple was doing great, but Steve still missed Tripp. Kayla also asked how things with John had been going, and Steve gave a one-word "fine," which irked Kayla. She at least wanted a longer response about Konstantin, as she expressed disbelief that Maggie wanted to marry the man.

Steve assured Kayla that she had no reason to worry about Maggie. Jada entered the pub and greeted Steve and Kayla. Steve invited Jada to join them. She accepted and, upon Kayla's inquiry about her recent move, raved about living in an actual house with Rafe. Kayla was also happy that Jada had successfully gotten the signed divorce papers from Everett. Jada expressed her relief and credited Stephanie with helping move the process along.

Jada shared her trepidation about Stephanie trying to work things out with Everett, however. She believed Everett might break Stephanie's heart, as he had hers. Jada backed off, fearing she had overstepped with Kayla and Steve. They interjected that they had some of the same concerns, but Kayla reassured Jada that "Papa Bear" would step in if Everett did anything questionable. Steve wanted Jada to know that "Papa Bear" would come to her defense, as well.

Jada was touched, and Steve reminded her that Jada's dad had meant a lot to him. Jada considered Kayla and Steve family, too. She apologized for not having made plans with them sooner but blamed work overload, which prompted Kayla to ask about the Clyde Weston case. Jada updated Steve and Kayla on the discovery of the black book. Jada was frustrated with the lack of progress on cracking the code that had been found in the book but was pleased when Steve said he could get the ISA to help with the code-breaking.

Jada thanked Steve and revealed that Harris had also enlisted a Navy buddy's help with the code. Jada hoped that the book could help the police close many cases, including Li Shin's murder. Kayla and Steve were taken aback by the revelation that Clyde might have been involved in the death of Li. Jada wanted to devise a way to let Clyde know the police had the black book, in hopes of drawing the fugitive out of hiding.

Steve offered his assistance, since the case was personal for his family, as Clyde had harmed both Abigail and Tripp. Steve anticipated the day when "that bastard is stopped once and for all." Jada promised to make Sunday plans with Steve and Kayla and then departed. After Jada left, Kayla pressed Steve about "the wheels turning" in his head. She didn't want him to put too much on his plate by juggling Konstantin and Clyde's case.

Steve assured Kayla he was an effective multi-tasker. He couldn't give Kayla details about the plan for Konstantin, but he promised her it was under control.

Alex and Theresa strolled through Horton Town Square as Alex bragged about all "the beautiful things" Theresa had to choose from while shopping. Their attention was drawn when Konstantin declared, "Perhaps an engagement ring for the happy couple." Theresa glared at Konstantin, who had approached with Maggie. Konstantin continued gushing about Alex and Theresa as a couple and even suggested the two have a double wedding with Maggie and Konstantin. Maggie quickly apologized and said Konstantin tended to get "carried away."

Maggie then turned her attention to Alex and, more specifically, to why Alex was not at the Titan office. She reminded Alex that he needed to prepare for a big meeting, but Alex bit back that his calendar was none of Maggie's concern. He had assigned his VP to the task, and besides, Titan was "a well-oiled machine," thanks in large part to Alex. Maggie mused that Alex might want to get to the office, regardless, "once you're done patting yourself on the back." When she saw that Alex was staying put, she muttered that one of them should go to work, and it would have to be her.

Maggie left, leaving Konstantin behind with a displeased Theresa and Alex. Konstantin prepared to leave after Alex aggressively asked why Konstantin was still standing there, but Alex stopped him. He wanted Konstantin to inform the stable hands that a new racehorse was being delivered to the mansion. Konstantin bristled when Alex declared his intention to move back into the mansion and take over the east wing, where Konstantin resided.

Alex also announced that he would be talking with Maggie about Konstantin living at the mansion. Konstantin scoffed and insinuated that any attempt to remove him would be met with protest by his "soon-to-be wife." Theresa tried to play referee and remind the men that the conversation was pointless without Maggie present. Alex curtly told Theresa that half of the estate and half of the fortune belonged to him. He wondered aloud when the Hortons would be moving out. Konstantin replied that the Horton house renovation was on schedule, but he claimed he had enjoyed having the family around; he hoped to enjoy Alex's company, as well.

Alex smirked and left to buy more things for Theresa. Once Alex was out of sight, Theresa lit into Konstantin for bringing up an engagement ring. Konstantin said he was just trying to move things along for Theresa, but Theresa defended that she had already gotten back into Alex's bed. She only needed to get into the mansion. Konstantin demanded she get quicker results because "time is of the essence." Their spat was cut short by a returning Alex, who was delighted when Konstantin excused himself.

Alex called Konstantin "insufferable" and flippantly stated Maggie had to be "lonely and needy" to want to be around the man, let alone marry him. He presented Theresa with a jewelry box. Theresa's eyes widened when she beheld the expensive diamond necklace that was inside. She exclaimed that she had only been expecting "a little bauble" and wished that she could do something nice for Alex. He drew closer and muttered that he had "a few ideas," then he kissed Theresa.

Later, Alex and Theresa stumbled into their apartment as they kissed and got handsy with each other. Theresa tore off Alex's shirt, and he threw her onto the bed. Later, they lay breathless in each other's arms. Theresa confessed she was "kind of crazy" about Alex and prompted him for a reply when he failed to respond. He believed that his actions had spoken louder than any words could. Theresa left the room to shower. Once alone, Alex called Kristen, said he missed her, and promised to meet up the next day.

John arrived at the penthouse in response to a worried Marlena's call. When John asked what was wrong, Marlena replied that Brady had told her about Maggie redistributing Maggie's part of the inheritance to the family members left out of Victor's will. John agreed that the development probably had Konstantin "losing his mind." Marlena fretted that the action would place Maggie in further danger. While John was concerned, as well, he believed Konstantin would behave himself for the time being because Victor's estate was so massive.

John did want to call Maggie, however, to ensure Maggie had made no other unannounced plans. Later, Maggie sat down with John and Marlena. The couple thanked Maggie for including Brady in her inheritance share, as it would enable Brady to take care of his kids financially in the long term. Maggie revealed that sharing the fortune had been her intention even before Konstantin. At Marlena and John's perturbed expression, she asked if she had done something wrong.

John believed it was more important than ever to catch Konstantin committing a crime. Marlena and John's curiosity was piqued when Maggie announced that she had thought up the perfect plan. She detailed her idea to set Konstantin up for embezzling Titan funds. Maggie theorized that since Alex had been so reckless and carefree with money since he had gotten his part of the inheritance, it would leave Titan open and vulnerable to such a crime.

Marlena and John mulled over the plan, and Marlena clarified that Maggie wanted to expose Konstantin for "the lowlife he is." Maggie smiled and said to leave that part to her. She was certain Konstantin would be "salivating" over the favor she had been planning to ask him. John thought Maggie's plan had promise, and she reminded John that if she needed any backup, she had Steve and him on call.

After Maggie left, Marlena expressed her belief that Konstantin might have met his match in Maggie. "That's a fact," John affirmed, adding that hopefully, Konstantin would soon be out of all their lives for good. Marlena noted how satisfied John seemed to be because he was helping Maggie, and he opened up about his guilt for being the driving force behind Konstantin's vengeance. He lamented that the situation had become "another cross to bear."

Marlena took John's hand and firmly stated "one more time" that John's actions as the Pawn had not been his fault. She saw John's efforts to help Maggie as the best example of John's actual character. John said he wanted to be "a voice for good" and thanked Marlena for her support with a kiss and hug.

Konstantin seethed on a bench in the square about that "insolent swine" Alex. He pledged that Alex would "get his soon enough." Konstantin immediately put on a happy face, though, when Maggie approached. She asked Konstantin to be in charge of a charitable trust, since Konstantin would know about the causes closest to Victor's heart. Konstantin's eyes lit up at the prospect, and he said it would be his honor to head up the project.

At the apartment, Sarah grinned when she found a box on the table with an "open me" sign attached to it. To her delight, three cupcakes were in the box. As she admired the treats, Xander approached from behind with a bouquet of flowers. Sarah turned and marveled at Xander's gifts, but she wondered if she had missed a memo about a date. Xander handed her the note tucked into the flowers, on which he had written, "Want to play with me?"

Sarah said she'd love to "play" with Xander and suggestively tugged at his shirt. The games she wanted to play, however, required a "change of venue." Xander smiled and said he would love to play those games in time, but they had other business to attend to. Sarah assumed he was talking about Victoria's bottle time, but Xander assured her Victoria was not awake yet. He declared that he wanted to play Hearts.

When Sarah clarified that Xander meant the card game, he whisked a tablecloth off the table to reveal a deck of cards. Sarah picked up one of the cards set aside and inquired about it. Xander told her it was the Queen of Hearts because Sarah was his queen and had stolen his heart. Sarah also read a note on the card referring to "art." At her confusion, Xander announced that he was sending Sarah on a scavenger hunt, and he couldn't wait for her to "find the treasure" he had hidden.

Sarah began flirting again and suggested she give Xander a "pat-down," but Xander warned her that seducing him would not help her win. She'd only get his "jewels" when she discovered the hidden treasure. Sarah jumped up and proclaimed, "Game on." She evaluated the room for artwork and cracked that it couldn't be any of the paintings on the wall, since Xander had hung them. Xander replied that the "art" wasn't on the walls and suggested Sarah put the flowers in a vase while he went to retrieve Victoria.

Sarah contended that she hadn't heard Victoria cry, but Xander insisted she follow his instructions. She picked up a container he had motioned to but protested that it wasn't a vase. Xander corrected that the container was "art," so an intrigued Sarah opened it. She pulled out a black ring box and gasped. When she turned, she broke into a big smile and had happy tears in her eyes.

A smiling Xander stood in the doorway, holding Victoria. Written on the baby's bib was a question: "Will you marry Daddy?" Later, after Sarah had settled Victoria for a nap, Xander proclaimed that Victoria had wanted him to ask the question again "properly." He got down on one knee with the ring and waxed poetic to Sarah about loving her with his "whole heart" and about how much Sarah had improved his life. "The only thing that could improve what we have now is knowing that I get to spend the rest of my life with you," he proclaimed.

Xander opened the ring box and asked Sarah to marry him. Wiping tears from her eyes, she shocked him by stating, "I'm so sorry, but I can't accept this." A stunned Xander asked if Sarah was saying no, but she tugged him up and immediately reassured him that she was only saying no to the ring. She believed it to be too expensive. Xander reminded her that since Maggie had reallocated the inheritance, he had enough money for Victoria's trust and for Sarah to have "the best" ring.

Xander also wanted to solidify them as a family. Sarah insisted the inheritance money should be focused on Victoria. She didn't need the best ring, she pledged, "because I already have the best. I have you." She made her point by lovingly kissing Xander. When he pulled away, he wondered if her enthusiastic response constituted a "yes." Sarah smiled and restated Xander's words about spending the rest of their lives together.

Sarah apologized for acting like an "ingrate" about the ring, and Xander hoped that meant she would accept the ring. She jokingly asserted she would and would "try to get over" her guilt. She then asked Xander for a proposal "redo" in which he would get back down on his knee and say "all the beautiful corny things" again that had made her heart melt. Xander agreed to "Xander proposes to Sarah, take two," and Sarah added "action."

Xander kneeled again and gazed up adoringly at Sarah. "Mother of my child, best friend, staunchest supporter -- well, staunchest supporter when I'm being a decent human being," he began. Then he affirmed his goal of being the man that Sarah deserved and the father that Victoria deserved. Xander's other goal was to make Sarah happy and to "put a smile" on her face "a few hundred times a day, and a few times at night, too" so that Sarah would know "you're everything to me."

Xander jested about finally getting to the proposal part and teared up as he asked "the love of my life" to marry him. Sarah smiled broadly and answered, "Xander Cook, love of my life, I will definitely marry you." She giggled happily as Xander placed the ring on her finger. When Xander rose, the two called each other "fiancé" with wide grins, and they kissed.

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