Bo, Jennifer, and Abby are rescued by a cruise ship bound for NYC, where they are surprised to find Doug and Julie. They fabricate a cover story. While Bo is eager to return to Salem, Jennifer appears hesitant. Hope and Lexie prepare for the wedding. Hope is overjoyed when Bo calls to confirm he is safe and returning. Belle tells Marlena she remembers the accident and that Brady saved her life on the tracks. Marlena, however, refuses to believe it. Abe is horrified after shooting Brady. John and Roman revive him, but Brady has been shot in the back and appears paralyzed. Abe is devastated, drawing a parallel to the Larry Morris tragedy.