Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Chanel goes to Alex’s apartment where he answers the door without a shirt on. Chanel worries that she’s interrupting he and Stephanie again but Alex assures that Stephanie is not there.
Stephanie is working with Paulina in the town square, discussing a fundraiser and uploading her speech. Stephanie gives Paulina a list of issues to avoid. Leo joins them, but Paulina says they are having a business meeting. Leo says this is an emergency as they are having a major PR snafu at Body and Soul that he needs Stephanie on, as it’s a sex scandal.
Bonnie joins Abe at the Body and Soul studio. Abe mentions casting for a new character. Bonnie reveals she already knows about the new character of Regan Holloway and that she read up and loves about how she is supposed to come between Faith and Arrow. Bonnie tells Abe that she’s already found the perfect girl to play the part, who embodies the whole wild child vibe and she’s drop dead gorgeous. Abe asks who she is. Bonnie tells him that it’s Chloe’s little sister, Joy Wesley.
Nancy goes to Joy’s room at the Salem Inn, knocking on her door to wake her up. Nancy informs her that she knocked on her door at 2 AM but she wasn’t there, so she must have found time for the night life and questions where she was last night.
Johnny runs in to Marlena at the hospital. Marlena wishes him a happy birthday and mentions speaking to Allie, who sends her love. Marlena gives Johnny a birthday cupcake made by Chanel. Marlena asks Johnny what’s wrong but he claims there’s nothing at all. Marlena says she doesn’t believe that.
Abe informs Bonnie that Joy is not on his list. Bonnie informs him that she came all the way from New York City just for the chance, so it would be a shame not to let her show him what she’s got as she’s very talented. Abe asks if she has any experience. Bonnie assures that she does and that Nancy said she’s a born performer. Bonnie points out that Abe gave her a chance when she had zero experience, but he saw her raw talent and it worked out really good. Abe admits they are very lucky to have her. Bonnie says he has a great eye for talent, so she knows he will see right away if Joy has it or not. Bonnie adds that Joy could use some direction in her life. Abe argues that this is a business and they can’t afford more difficult personalities on set. Bonnie insists that Joy is an angel and very low maintenance. Bonnie jokes that Nancy might be the difficult personality in their relationship. Bonnie asks Abe to just give Joy a shot and if she bombs, she’ll never mention it again. Abe shows Bonnie the list and asks when he’s supposed to see her. Bonnie asks how about right now before he gets started.
Joy tells Nancy that they got separate rooms so she wouldn’t have her all up in her business every day. Nancy reminds her that she’s paying for her room and questions where she was last night. Joy says she went to a bar and it’s no big deal. Nancy argues that she could have an audition today. Joy insists that she didn’t get trashed, so she’ll be fine as she was just hanging out. Nancy questions who she was hanging out with when she doesn’t know anybody. Joy informs her that she met somebody at the bar, so Nancy asks who. Joy thinks back to meeting Johnny, then tells Nancy that it was just some guy.
Johnny assures Marlena that he’s fine and that he’s just a bit distracted as he was up late for all the scenes today. Johnny brings up Marlena filling in for the role of Charlemagne and how he’s excited to direct her. Marlena explains that she’s only doing it because Leo talked her in to it after Hattie stormed off set. Marlena says that must have been an exciting day for him. Johnny says especially when Hattie cursed the show on her way out the door. Johnny then thinks back to walking in on what he thought was Alex and Chanel. Johnny then remarks that he actually thinks her curse might already be working. Marlena asks why he says that.
Chanel tells Alex that maybe she shouldn’t have brought up he and Stephanie. Alex says it’s not a sore subject and that Chanel walked in on their goodbyes. Alex adds that Stephanie left so quickly that he doesn’t even know where they stand. Alex tells Chanel that he and Stephanie just want to be friends. Chanel thinks it’s really simple and asks if he wants to be friends with benefits with Stephanie or if he wants something more. Alex responds that he doesn’t know what she wants. Chanel advises him to ask her. Alex agrees that maybe he should talk to her.
Paulina questions Leo about a sex scandal when the show hasn’t even hit the air yet and complains that this is the last thing Abe needs right now. Leo tells Stephanie that they need to nip this in the bud now. Stephanie questions what this scandal is. Leo calls it newsworthy and naughty as he has it on good authority that Alex Kiriakis is having sex with one of his co-stars, shocking Stephanie and Paulina.
Joy repeats to Nancy that it was just some guy and she’s sure she doesn’t know him. Joy asks if Nancy talked to Bonnie. Nancy confirms that she did and that she’s going to arrange Joy’s audition with Abe. Joy calls it great that she has the job then but Nancy tells her that she has to audition first. Nancy then gets a text from Bonnie that Abe said yes and Joy is up first, as soon as possible. Nancy tells Joy to get dressed and knock them dead.
Chanel gets a text from Abe that he needs her to stop by the production offices. Chanel complains that she already has so much to do for Johnny’s birthday party. Alex asks what he can do to help. Chanel asks Alex to stop by the Bakery, pick up the cake and bring it with him to work. Alex says he’s happy to help. Chanel calls him a lifesaver and reminds him not to let on to Johnny, assuring that he hasn’t figured anything out about the birthday party. Chanel that mentions that she hasn’t seen Johnny much since they started production as he’s been working late and he was gone today before she got up, so she hasn’t even had the chance to tell him happy birthday yet.
Marlena questions Johnny saying Hattie’s curse is working and asks if something happened. Seth Burns interrupts and comments on Marlena joining Body and Soul, joking that they don’t want to lose her from the hospital to Hollywood. Seth mentions that he’s been easing in to it. Marlena explains that she doesn’t have any lines and just has to go down the elevator shaft. Seth advises her to make sure there’s plenty of mattresses down there before she jumps. Bonnie arrives, so Johnny asks her to take Marlena to the makeup room. Bonnie tells her it’s going to be so fun. Marlena tells Johnny that they will catch up later as she walks away with Bonnie. Seth comments to Johnny that he didn’t mean to scare Marlena off, but remarks that unprofessionalism seems to be going around these days. Seth brings up Hattie walking off set, Leo rejecting all of his outlines, and he still can’t believe walking in on what he thought was Faith and Arrow going at it on set. Johnny says he can’t either.
Stephanie questions Leo saying that Alex is sleeping with somebody at the show. Leo says not just somebody, but one of his co-stars. Paulina hopes he’s not talking about her daughter, who is happily married and planning her husband’s birthday party. Leo says he’s not suggesting Chanel, Bonnie, or Hattie as plenty of other actresses could’ve fallen prey to Alex. Stephanie asks how he even knows it’s true. Leo insists that his sources are never wrong and brings up Alex’s reputation. Paulina warns Leo against talking about someone’s reputation. Leo says the problem is that this hookup happened on set and comments on a stage hand having to clean up. Leo tells Stephanie that a scandal like this could take down the whole show. After Leo and Paulina leave, Stephanie asks how she could be so stupid and says this is exactly why they shouldn’t have gotten involved. Alex then arrives and greets her. Stephanie questions him not being on set. Alex explains that Chanel asked him to pick up Johnny’s birthday cake and invites her to come with him but Stephanie says she has a lot on her plate so she’ll just see him on set. Alex asks if everything is okay. Stephanie says not exactly but they can talk about it later. Alex thinks they should talk about it now. Stephanie then tells Alex that she doesn’t think they should sleep together anymore, ever.
Chanel goes to the Body and Soul studio. Abe hugs her and thanks her for making the time as he knows it was really short notice. Chanel asks what’s going on and if there’s a problem. Abe explains that she’d like her to read lines with a new actress who is auditioning for the role of her rival. Abe calls it a favor for Bonnie and asks Chanel if she could ask Johnny to direct but Chanel reminds him that she’s planning Johnny’s surprise party so she doesn’t want to tip him off in any way. Joy then arrives and meets Chanel.
Leo watches on as Johnny finishes directing Marlena’s scene at the elevator shaft. Marlena hopes she doesn’t have to do that again. Johnny calls her a one take wonder while Leo thanks her as they couldn’t have done it without her. Marlena says it’s Johnny’s birthday, so she was glad to spend some extra time with him. Bonnie praises Marlena. Marlena says she’s just glad she didn’t have any dialogue. Johnny assures that she would’ve been brilliant either way. Johnny tells Marlena that she’s now free to get back to her normal life and her important day job that actually matters. Marlena encourages that Johnny’s job matters too as a lot of people are really counting on him. Johnny says he doesn’t mean to sound ungrateful but he’s just exhausted. Marlena wishes him a happy birthday and hopes he enjoys the rest of his day as she hugs him. Marlena thanks them and heads to her office. Bonnie asks if that’s it for her too. Leo asks Bonnie and Seth to stay for one more scene that was a last minute add, but notes that she won’t have any lines. Seth reads it over and is excited that his character has a lot to say here. Seth asks if he’s been upgraded. Leo says he has and congratulates him. Johnny tells Leo that he didn’t hear anything about this. Leo tells him not to worry, assuring that it’s all been approved.
Joy assumes Chanel plays Faith, which she confirms. Chanel introduces Joy to Abe as their executive producer. Joy says it’s nice to meet him. Chanel explains that her character hates Joy’s character’s guts so she asks her not to be offended by any of the insults. Abe gives them the scenes to go over and asks them to make it quick as they have a bit of a time crunch. Joy thanks Abe for fitting her in and promises not to disappoint. Chanel likes Joy’s confidence. Joy says she must be a good actor then, admitting she’s pretty nervous. Chanel says she’s pretty new at this too and suggests they just have fun with it. Joy then decides she’ll just brave it and she’ll get in to it as they go along. Joy brings up that Abe said they are in a time crunch so they can just jump in. Joy tells Abe that she’s ready, so Abe tells them to go ahead and rehearse. Chanel and Joy run lines, where Joy’s character Regan tells Chanel’s character Faith about running into Arrow at the bar. Chanel as Faith calls Joy’s character a homewrecking bitch and to stay away from her man. They end the rehearsal scene with Chanel pretending to slap Joy as Abe watches on, impressed.
Johnny directs Seth for a hospital scene while Bonnie makes sure with Leo that they aren’t killing her off again. Johnny begins the scene where Seth’s character is on the phone and comments that they haven’t seen the last of Charlemagne. After they cut, Johnny questions Leo about it, reminding him that Marlena only agreed to the one scene and he’s pretty sure Hattie isn’t coming back. Leo questions where his sense of drama is, pointing out that Charlemagne has been back from the dead six or seven times. Leo says that Marlena may say she’s done but you never know, so now they have an insurance policy just in case.
Alex tells Stephanie that he will respect whatever she wants but questions where this is coming from. Stephanie reminds him that they agreed not to sleep together anymore but then they did again and again. Stephanie says they obviously had conflicting feelings but they work together and it’s too complicated. Stephanie adds that what happened on set was a big mistake. Alex admits it wasn’t the best idea. Stephanie declares that it doesn’t matter anymore because it’s over and they will just keep things professional. Alex says he gets it if that’s what she really wants. Stephanie assures that it is and walks away.
Joy asks Abe if she got the part. Abe says he can’t tell her because he has other people to see today, but they will reach out to her if they are interested. Abe tells Joy that she may go, so she exits.
Leo informs Johnny that Chanel needs to see her in the hospital room set as she has a question about a scene. Johnny points out that they aren’t even shooting in there today. Leo says she’s his wife so he doesn’t know. Johnny then goes to find her. Bonnie comes back and complains to Leo. Marlena comes back, so Bonnie praises her performance again. Bonnie asks about Johnny’s birthday. Paulina then arrives and says Chanel forgot Johnny’s birthday present. Paulina says she thought she would stick around for Johnny’s party and have some birthday cake. Marlena gets paged to the trauma room, so she tells them to enjoy the party and give Johnny her love as she walks away. Paulina then asks Leo if he made any progress with the PR snafu. Leo looks over at Stephanie and Seth Burns and says he’s not sure. Seth approaches Stephanie and greets her, believing that she plays Faith, so he asks her if they can run lines together before a scene tomorrow. Stephanie responds that she’s sorry but she has no idea what he’s talking about.
Alex joins Chanel in the hospital room and tells her the cake looks amazing. Chanel calls it Johnny’s favorite. Alex tells her that Leo will be bringing Johnny in any second, so he says to distract him while he goes to get the party setup. Johnny then enters the room. Alex says he’ll see them on set and exits. Chanel goes to hug Johnny and wish him a happy birthday but Johnny pulls away and questions what she and Alex were doing in there alone. Chanel claims that they were just running lies but Johnny tells her to stop lying to him. Chanel questions what she would be lying about. Johnny tells her to spare him as he shouts that he knows they were having sex in there.
Joy returns to her room to find Nancy is still there, so she reminds her that this is her room. Nancy says the maid is cleaning her room. Joy informs her that the audition went great and now she just has to wait to hear back. Nancy then reveals that she found a wedding ring in Joy’s room and questions who it belongs to.
Stephanie tells Seth that she doesn’t know what he’s heard, but she’s not an actress. Alex comes over and calls for everyone to quiet down as Chanel will be bringing the birthday boy in any minute. Bonnie calls for everyone to get festive as she passes out birthday party hats. Stephanie hastily walks away from Alex, leaving him confused.
Chanel questions what Johnny is talking about and why he would think she and Alex were having sex. Johnny suggests she liked it so much the first time which she questions. Johnny shouts that he saw them in there going at it. Chanel calls that crazy and says they would never. Johnny repeats that he saw them and yells that she’s been lying to him ever since. Chanel asks him to listen but Johnny says it will just be more lies like the next day when she said she was going to the Bakery and she wasn’t there. Chanel says she was running an errand but Johnny reveals that he saw her at Alex’s apartment and heard them talking about how he would never find out and that he was clueless. Johnny bets they had a good laugh at how stupid he is. Chanel tells him that it’s not at all what he thinks. Johnny shouts that it’s exactly what he thinks and tells her not to even bother denying it because he’ll never believe another word out of her mouth as he calls her a cheating slut. Johnny declares that even now, she’s lying right to his face and he can’t believe it. Johnny says he can’t even look at her and storms out of the room.
Paulina wonders what’s taking so long. Johnny then storms by and is surprised by the birthday party setup with Alex, Stephanie, Paulina, Leo, Bonnie, and Seth. Johnny questions what this is. Alex asks if he’s surprised and says he better be because Chanel did all of this for him. Chanel then walks out behind Johnny and sarcastically says surprise as Johnny is left speechless.
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