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Pulling the Strings.

Abe and Theo continue to play with blocks and Abe mentions Lexi. Theo says "Mommy". Lexi arrives and Abe shows her how well Theo is doing. Lexi is thrilled that Theo is matching blocks and colors. When she reads Theo's evaluation, she's pleased with his progress. She explains that she needed this today, and shares her resignation news with Abe. He's startled and wished he knew her decision ahead of time. He admits he resigned, as well, because the Mayor was looking for a scapegoat. "And you volunteered," she asks. "We had words. I got upset…" he replies, but is already fielding offers from consulting firms. He can't work in a corrupted system. "Stefano has been pulling the strings for far too long, and it's about time somebody stopped him!" Lexi wants Abe's attention on Theo, not Stefano, but that's why Abe is doing this. Theo interrupts them by saying, "Choo Choo!" Their anger turns to pride, and they snuggle close to their son.

I Quit!

Daniel arrives to the hospital in a dither. He just found out he has to testify at Lexi's board meeting. Lexi is crushed but Daniel thinks this will go in her favor, since he'll give her a good review. Lexi is worried about Eleanor, one of the board members and admits she has fallen behind in her paperwork and protocols. Daniel argues that the day to day performance is what matters. Julie shows up and tells Lexi that both she and Doug are on her side.

Kate and Philip arrive at the hospital. Since all of the other doctors are busy, and Daniel has time before the meeting, he offers to examine Kate. She refuses, but Daniel appeals to Philip and asks him to set aside any animosity he has for him. There was something on Kate's last test that they need to look into. Philip pressures Kate to get more tests and while Daniel examines her, she admits to having shortness of breath, but when she's asked if she has coughed up blood, she denies this. Maxine takes Kate's vitals while Philip asks Daniel what's wrong. Daniel tells him they need more tests and he has to leave for a board meeting but will return shortly.

Lexi arrives at her board meeting with Julie and greets Victor, Mickey and Doug. They take their seats and the board meeting commences with Eleanor recounting all of the good and bad that Lexi has done for the hospital. She focuses on the negative, saying that Lexi has had cost overruns, outstanding collectibles and says there was no fundraiser this summer, as there is each year. Lexi admits she had no time to work on the fundraiser, and Eleanor barks that she could have contacted the fundraiser committee. That's what they're there for! Eleanor asks straight out if Lexi's personal life got into her position. "Dr Carver was given a position for which she was completely unqualified for," says Eleanor. Daniel arrives and replies, "I couldn't disagree more." He shares that he likes the way things work around here. That says a lot about the person running the show. Eleanor wonders if Theo's recent diagnosis of Autism has affected Lexi's job. Julie doesn't like the line of personal questions and lets it be known while Daniel disagrees that this is the case. Lexi says that though she has been through a lot, her personal life will not affect her position. Daniel calls Lexi compassionate and thinks she's the best person to lead this institution. He calls the hospital fortunate to have her and thinks it'd be a mistake to lose her. Lexi and Daniel are asked to step outside while they deliberate. Once they leave, the board discusses what to do with Lexi.

Ducks In a Row!

Lexi greets Abe at the door as he arrives home. They discuss Theo, and she says he's fine, but he wouldn't let her play with him. Abe then asks how she is doing. "Is there something you want to tell me?" She tells Abe about running into Theo's little friend in the pub and Theo not responding. She said the comparison between the kids upset her. Abe reassures her that wanting her kid to be like others doesn't make her a bad mother. They discuss recent progress in the field of Autism and agree to keep working to help their son. Lexi says she's hoping for a miracle. Abe asks her about her performance review. "Are you sure they're not blaming you for the lock down?" Lexi says they're not, and Abe says it was all Stefano - he'd like to tear him limb from limb! Lexi then mentions that her father invited them to a cocktail party tonight! Abe notes that it could be another one of Stefano's tricks - he thinks they should go! Lexi is angry - she wants nothing more to do with her father. She tears up the invitation and goes in to check on Theo. When she returns, Abe tells her that he is very proud - she always makes Theo her first priority. Just as they're sharing a bottle of wine and cuddling, Lexi gets a call confirming her appearance before the Board the next morning. He wonders if they'd actually fire her, and even suggests that she quit if she wants to - Theo needs her more than the hospital does!

Glutton For Punishment!

At the Brady Pub, Lexi sits with Theo and another child who asks his mother why Theo never answers him! Lexi explains to the child that sometimes Theo gets too involved with his toys to notice someone talking to him. Lexi explains to the mom that Theo is autistic. Nearby, EJ confronts Nicole about calling the police on Sami. She pretends not to know what he's talking about, but he tells her he knows she's behind it! He asks her to save them both time and explain. She agrees. "Sami is the way she is because people like you keep cleaning up her messes!" Nicole maintains that she needs to pay for her mistakes for once, then maybe she'd stop making them! EJ concedes that Nicole may be right, but it doesn't make it okay for her to call the police on Sami. Nicole gets up and goes to the bar where Dr. Jonas soon appears. "Drinking alone?" They make small talk and she opens up to him about her reasons for staying in Salem. Suddenly she has to excuse herself to go and be sick! EJ heads over to see Lexi and Theo. Lexi lets loose with some of her frustrations about Theo, before asking how things are with EJ - and at the mansion. EJ tells her that Stefano is holed up in his own wing. Lexi wryly notes that he's probably plotting away. She says she needs to go see him, but she is dealing with other things - she confides that she has to go in front of the Review Board. EJ tries to reassure her that everything will be okay. They discuss how Abe is livid about Stefano being out free. She mentions that John backed out of pressing charges. As they talk, Theo repeatedly throws a spoon on the floor. When Lexi finally takes it away, Theo becomes extremely agitated!

Nicole returns from the ladies' room looking strangely at the upset Theo as she passes. Daniel explains to her that Theo has autism. She admits that she was sick and Daniel says if it keeps up she should come by for tests. They get back to discussing their reasons for staying in Salem. She says she has a guy, he admits that he is staying because of a girl, but they hit a roadblock and she went to France. She asks if it's Chelsea Brady. He concedes that it is. She asks what happened, but he won't discuss it. He then asks Nicole if EJ is the guy she's in love with - she's been staring at him! Nicole admits it, but tells Daniel that EJ is still hung up on his ex. He encourages her to hang in there. Over at Lexi's table, she explains to EJ that Theo misses Chelsea, that's why he is throwing the spoon. They talk about Johnny, and then Sami. He tells Lexi about what happened with Allie - he points out that Sami is reckless and he's worried, but he still cares about her. Lexi calls him a glutton for punishment. She talks to him about someday finding happiness with someone else. "Isn't there someone else you would like to get involved with?" He looks over at the bar. Lexi says, "Nicole." EJ says in some ways he and Nicole are kindred spirits. He tells Lexi how Nicole called the police on Sami in order to cause problems between him and Sami. Lexi notes that she doesn't trust Nicole, but she hopes that she will get him to stop chasing Sami! EJ turns his attention to Theo and his toy truck. Lexi watches and tells him that he's good with him. EJ says he has to go. Lexi tells him not to sell himself short.

Trauma Bites!

Tony meets with Kate inside the pub and tells her that he has moved back into the DiMera Mansion to take a stand. She asks what Anna thinks. Anna and Lexi appear. "Anna is against it!" Kate excuses herself, as does Anna, and Lexi and Tony begin to chat. She warns him not to go against their father. "This isn't good." Tony mentions that Stefano is doing renovations - probably rebuilding the laboratory. Lexi is upset, but Tony notes that EJ got an injunction for now. Tony presses her to understand why it is imperative for him to stay in the Mansion. Lexi doesn't like it. "You need to walk away now!" Tony says he has to stay to fight for a new legacy. Lexi wishes him luck. "You do realize that Father could annihilate you?!" Anna is speaking with Morgan who tells her of her troubles regarding Paul. She then says she needs a job. Anna notes that she might have something for her with one of their clients! Anna then notices Kate nearby, coughing loudly! She wants to take her to the hospital. Kate tells her if it doesn't go away in a few days she'll go to a doctor.

Joint Custody!

At the hospital, Daniel offers to let Lexi unload her problems on him. He says she listened to him and he'd like to return the favor. Sighing, she tells him about the challenges with Theo and how she and Abe aren't on the same page. He gives her a hug and Abe comes around the corner and sees them. Awkwardness ensues as Abe warns Daniel to stay away from his wife! He asks him to keep things professional from hereon out. Lexi asks Daniel to excuse them. She questions Abe's behavior, and he implies that she may be having an affair since the past several months she's been pulling away from him. Lexi is stunned. "You immediately assume we're having an affair?" Abe says he seen them be close before. She protests that they are merely friends, but Abe's not sure he believes that!

In therapy, Abe and Lexi are asked to address the issue of Lexi's infidelity once and for all! Abe says he thought that he had overcome his feelings, but she has been distant for months - and she's developed a closeness with Dr. Jonas! Lexi cries. She doesn't want to talk about her affairs when she's lost her little boy! The counselor asks what she means. She tells them about her daydream that Theo was normal, and how she felt when it ended. "Why does he have to have Autism? Why did this have to happen to him? Why?" The counselor leaves them alone to talk. Abe puts his arm around her and thanks her for being honest. She says she feels like a horrible mother. He disagrees - they both just want what is best for Theo. She says she feels hopeless. Abe notes that there are no answers for them - they just have to do what's best for Theo and themselves.

No More Chances!

In the park, Lexi plays with Theo as Abe arrives with coffee. He watches as Lexi becomes frustrated trying to teach him how the dump truck works. Abe warns her that she can't push it. She stands up and sighs. He urges her to slow down a little. She says she refuses to sit around and do nothing! Just then, Kayla and Patch arrive with the baby. Steve kneels down to interact with Theo. When Theo refuses to answer any of Steve's questions, Lexi becomes impatient. "Theo!" Kayla and Lexi step away and Lexi confides that she and Abe aren't seeing eye-to-eye about Theo. Kayla assures her that she's a good mother, but Lexi says, "Not anymore." She cries that she can't handle this. Kayla tells her it's even more difficult being a doctor and not being able to do anything. Lexi says she has other stress too - her father coming back and the ordeal at the hospital. She tells Kayla she would give anything for her little boy to be like everybody else! Kayla listens as Lexi expresses how overwhelmed she is with Theo's condition. Kayla urges her to stay happy and give Theo lots of love. Abe and Steve also compare notes too, and Steve makes a comment about how the kids will take care of themselves when they get older. Realizing his gaffe, Steve apologizes. Abe says no one should tip toe around the fact that Theo is autistic. He tells Steve how frustrated Lexi is that Theo will not show affection - it may never happen! As Lexi and Abe prepare to leave the park, Theo puts up a fuss. As people stare, they finally calm him down. Lexi is more stressed than ever, as she sits and imagines what it would be like if Theo were not autistic.