After the explosion made the tunnel collapse, everybody fears Shawn and Philip have died with Chelsea, but it turns out they can all be recovered easily. Shawn coldly tells Chelsea he didn't help for her sake and refuses to spend time with Bo. Hope decides to abandon Salem and return with Patrick to his island. Alex North's brainwash-control over Marlena is now so good he can torture her when they're alone but rely on her collaboration against others, so Roman has his hands full restraining John's jealous rage.
—KGF Vissers