Philip Kiriakis and Gabi Hernandez head to Monte Carlo

In the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives', Philip Kiriakis and Gabi Hernandez have traveled to Monte Carlo for a high-stakes poker game. Philip is attempting to win enough money to pay off a massive loan held by EJ DiMera, a move intended to save the Kiriakis empire and the family mansion from being lost.

Gabi has supported Philip by providing her inheritance money from Stefan DiMera to cover the buy-in fee. To provide a cover story for her presence at the casino, Philip has arranged for Gabi to pose as his fiancée. While the engagement is currently a ruse, the trip may lead to a real proposal if Philip achieves a significant win and realizes the depth of his feelings for Gabi.