Tuesday 06-21-2016

Ciara recalls chess instructions (from Chad) with her eyes closed; Theo is there.  He tells her he doesn’t want to play games… he wants her back.  He asks Ciara why she is avoiding him; says he still wants to be her friend, at least.  She says she is afraid of hurting him… he thinks she is falling for Chad, and leaves mad.  At the police station, Roman brings in flowers, making a big deal about it until Rafe tells him they are not from him.  

Roman is somewhat embarrassed.  Rafe gets a little sarcastic.  Hope apologizes, says Aiden should not have sent them there – Rafe says he knew exactly what he was doing.  Aiden visits Andre in prison; says he has his life back on track (and Hope is not a threat).  He is concerned, however, that Hope might learn the true nature of their relationship; Andre tells Aiden trust must be 100%.  Andre offers to help him get Rafe out of Hope’s life once and for all.  Sonny’s mom and Will’s dad meet at the restaurant/bar.  She tells him she sold the place, at Sonny’s request.  Eduardo calls Dario, as he jingles keys in his hands.  When Dario gets there, he isn’t happy about the club purchase; Eduardo says he did it for him – so they could do something good together… figures Dario has the knowledge of running a business.  Dario angrily tells him he has not a clue about his life; Eduardo says neither does he.  Shaun and Belle tell Claire that they are back together (but not rushing anything).  

Rafe and Hope share ice cream in the park as they discuss Deimos’ case; they then reassure one another that they will always have each other’s backs… they are friends forever.  Aiden sees them talking and calls Andre to accept his offer.  As Rafe leaves, Ciara shows up.  She tells her mom, “you know he is still not giving up on you.”  Hope assures her that they will always be friends.  Ciara asks why love has to be so complicated; Hope has no answer.  (Personally, I think her trying to work things out with Aiden makes her look dumb – this is purely for drama – it is not going to end well.)  Ciara tells Hope she is thinking about getting into counseling herself so she can help others, like Marlena has helped her.  Hope thinks that’s a great idea.  Aiden makes his appearance; the mood instantly changes.  

Claire, inspired by her parents, works on a new song… Theo shows up and tells her he is worried about Ciara.  Theo listens to Claire’s new song (which is beautiful); he is impressed.  It was inspired she says.  As Becca makes lemonade and small talk, Rafe gets a call from his dad.  He walks into the bar where Dario and Eduardo are still talking; he sees no problem with the purchase.  Dario tells them they are both delusional and leaves; he is still pissed about his dad leaving twenty years ago.  Aiden asks permission to talk to Ciara; tells her he is sorry, that he was in shock and denial, at first, about what Chase did to her… sincerely apologizes.  She says he made her mom happy once, maybe he can again; tells him she just wants her mom to be happy… but adds, “don’t ever hurt her.”  Andre calls Aiden to confirm their deal.