Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Doug III goes to Leo’s room at the Salem Inn and reveals the stolen diamond necklace, saying he needs help selling it. Leo questions if it’s real which Doug assures that it is.
Brady goes to pick up Ava from her room and tells her that she looks stunning.
Holly calls Tate from the town square and mentions running in to Leo. Holly says she’ll talk to him later so Tate thanks her for checking in as they hang up. Sophia then shows up at Tate’s door and tells him they need to talk so Tate asks what’s going on. Sophia then announces that she’s pregnant! Tate questions if she’s sure. Sophia confirms that she took three tests and brings up that condoms are not 100% effective. Sophia reminds him of the other time when he said Holly’s name. Sophia declares that it happened and now they are having a baby.
Maggie joins Holly in the town square and says she’s glad to run in to her. Holly offers to help her with her Christmas shopping. Maggie doesn’t want to pull her away from Tate. Holly remarks that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Maggie thought things were going well for them. Holly says they are but she ran in to someone earlier who got in to her head.
Doug III asks Leo if he can sell the necklace for him or not. Leo asks what makes him think he would. Doug III responds that a little birdie told him that Leo is the guy to go to for this sort of thing which Leo questions. Doug III calls it common knowledge that Leo tried to sell Abigail’s jewelry after she died. Leo says he’s not proud of that and had fallen on hard times. Doug III tells Leo that he just wants to know if he can help him.
Ava tells Brady that she’s never been to the ballet and didn’t know if she was overdressed. Brady jokes that they probably both are as he helps her put on her necklace. Brady then checks his jacket and realizes he misplaced the tickets, saying it’s crazy as he doesn’t know what happened. Ava suggests maybe Kristen took them. Ava reminds Brady that Kristen did slap her when she found out they were going, so it wouldn’t be a stretch to think she would want to spoil their date. Brady admits Kristen is a jealous maniac but decides it doesn’t matter as he’ll order more tickets, but then he finds out they are sold out and tells Ava that he’s so sorry.
Jennifer joins Julie in the living room of the Horton house. Julie asks how she’s doing. Jennifer says she’s okay and thanks Julie for letting them use Alice’s time capsule to commemorate Abigail. Julie mentions that JJ thought it was a wonderful way to memorialize Abigail. Jennifer asks if JJ is there. Julie says he just went out to eat with Chad while she put the kids down to sleep. Julie mentions that it’s the quietest the house has been in a long time. Jennifer points out that Doug III arrived at the perfect time and asks how long he plans on staying. Julie says as long as he likes. Jennifer asks if he has a job or family. Julie questions where all this is coming from and if she has an issue with Doug III staying in the house. Jennifer says she doesn’t as long as he isn’t taking advantage of her. Julie asks why she thinks he would. Jennifer admits that it’s because Hope doesn’t trust him and she promised Hope that she would look out for Julie.
Leo tells Doug III that he has questions of his own, starting with asking who the hell he is. Leo stops and asks if Steven sent him since he met him the other day and his family accused him of stealing a family heirloom. Leo says that Steven swore up and down that he didn’t do it and he believed him. Doug III admits that Leo was right because he stole it.
Maggie questions Holly as to why Leo was talking to her at all. Holly explains that he actually helped her and Tate when they were sneaking around to see each other. Maggie asks what Leo had to say. Holly tells her that Leo said he was happy for them but then sounded jaded about relationship and warned her that something could happen between them when they least expect it and it could all just be over for them.
Tate tells Sophia that he’s sorry she’s not feeling great. Sophia isn’t sure if it’s morning sickness or the idea of her parents finding out. Tate tells her that they are going to find out, but tells her that if she chooses an abortion, he will drive her or pay for her and do whatever she needs. Sophia tells him no and that she can’t.
Ava jokes to Brady that maybe Kristen bought out the whole venue. Ava tells him that it’s no big deal and not to worry about it. Brady says he’d still love to enjoy the evening with her in some way. Ava remarks that she’s in a celebratory mood now that Clyde is in a coma and asks what he wants to do. Brady suggests they go to karaoke night but Ava says she can’t sing. Brady then comes up with the idea that instead of going to The Nutcracker, they can bring the Nutcracker to them.
Julie questions Jennifer about Hope telling her she was concerned about Doug III’s intentions. Jennifer points out the timing of Doug showing up when Julie most vulnerable. Julie tells her that Hope told her she called Doug III’s father and confirmed that he is who he says he is. Julie asks if there’s something else she’s supposed to be worried about. Jennifer says Hope just told her to keep an eye on him and that’s all. Julie asks if this is because he was in jail. Jennifer says they didn’t even know about that. Julie explains that he ran in to a little trouble on his way to Salem but it’s no big deal and she didn’t ask so she doesn’t know the details. Jennifer thinks considering his criminal past, maybe Doug III is the one who stole the necklace.
Leo realizes Steven was telling the truth. Doug III says he didn’t want to take the necklace, especially since his own Grandfather’s wife and explain who he is. Leo brings up how he wrote an in-depth piece on the Horton family and never wrote anything about a Doug Williams III. Doug informs him that they didn’t know about him until a few days ago. Leo then asks why he stole the necklace if he didn’t want to.
Maggie tells Holly that there are no guarantees in life and advises her to enjoy what she and Tate have in the moment without worrying about what may or may not go wrong. Holly agrees to try to do that. Maggie feels it’s her responsibility to look after Holly since her mother is not around. Maggie wants Holly to know if she needs to make an appointment for her or for birth control, it’s important to be prepared. Holly says she really appreciates that but assures nothing like that is happening between her and Tate. Holly then admits she wishes nothing like that happened between Tate and her ex-best friend Sophia.
Tate asks if Sophia is saying she wants to keep the baby. Sophia responds that she doesn’t have a choice, explaining that she did some research and found out it requires parental consent in this state and since they are under 18. Sophia says her parents would completely freak out and don’t even know that she’s even kissed a guy. Sophia adds that her parents have big dreams for her and would disown her. Tate argues that if they want her dreams to come true, they would help her take care of this. Sophia tells him that her parents believe abortion is a sin and would never give her permission. Tate argues that it’s her body. Sophia responds that according to the state, what she thinks is best doesn’t matter. Tate brings up the possibility of going to another state. Tate declares that she didn’t get pregnant alone, so she’s not going to do this alone. Tate offers to take her and says they can do this together.
Brady and Ava eat in Ava’s room while watching the Nutcracker on streaming which Brady calls a brilliant idea. They talk about having no idea what’s going on and decide they are done with the Nutcracker. They see what else is on and Brady changes it to Christmas Vacation. Ava then turns it to A Christmas Story which they both say is their favorite.
Sophia worries about her parents finding out but Tate assures her that they won’t and that they’ll just have to make sure no one knows they are gone and to figure out a time that works. Sophia asks what about Holly. Tate really doesn’t want her to find out and asks if Sophia is going to say anything.
Holly tells Maggie that she doesn’t blame Sophia for getting mad about her seeing Tate behind her back as it was a crappy thing to do, but she thinks the ship sailed on their friendship. Holly talks about being unable to forgive Sophia for moving in on Tate as soon as she got to Paris. Maggie points out they were broken up but Holly then brings up how Sophia blackmailed her in to working for her at the Bistro last summer by threatening to tell their parents. Holly can’t help but think that when she and Tate were alone on Smith Island, they could have but didn’t, then the moment he started dating Sophia, he went right to bed with her. Maggie reminds Holly that Tate chose to be with her, not Sophia. Holly says it still hurts to know that his first time was with someone else and he shared this super intimate thing that he hasn’t shared with her yet.
Julie questions Jennifer thinking Doug III took the necklace. Jennifer points out that Julie told her they had no proof Steven took it and that he turned over a new leaf, then the necklace goes missing the day that Doug III is released from jail. Jennifer asks if that’s not suspicious.
Doug III explains to Leo that he’s in a tough situation where he owes someone money and they are looking to collect. Leo questions if he came to Salem to steal from his grieving family. He says he came to pay respects to his Grandfather that he’ll never know, but when he got to the house, he overheard the family talking about the necklace. Doug III felt it was the universe’s way of telling him that this was his way out, so when the family left for the funeral, he let himself in to the house. Doug III guesses that they didn’t know about the necklace before and they don’t need the money. Leo jokes that won’t hold up in court. Doug III says at first he didn’t care about what he did, but the family has been so nice and welcoming to him, so the guilt is eating away at him. He admits part of him wants to just put it back somewhere where they can find it, but worries they would find that suspicious and he also wouldn’t get his money. Doug III tells Leo that he just wants to get rid of the necklace, pay off his debts, and start over new. He tells Leo that he needs his help. Leo says this sort of thing is no longer in his jurisdiction and he’s the new head writer of Body and Soul. Doug III says he’ll watch it if he helps him since he’s desperate for the cash and he doesn’t know anyone else in town who can help. Leo then admits he might know some people and tells him to leave the necklace with him and he’ll see what he can do. Doug III questions how he knows he can trust him. Leo points out he doesn’t have much choice.
Julie tells Jennifer that there is no way that Doug III took the necklace and calls it impossible because she met him for the first time after the memorial service, then they came home and the necklace was already gone, so he’s innocent, end of story.
Brady and Ava watch a Christmas Story on streaming until the wi-fi goes out. Ava jokes that Kristen cut out the internet too. Brady guesses fate doesn’t want them to watch anything tonight. Brady thinks they need a do over which Ava agrees to. They decide next time, they won’t tell Kristen. Brady tells Ava that he still enjoyed his time with her tonight. Ava says she did too. They say goodnight with a kiss on the cheek as Brady then exits.
Maggie tells Holly that this isn’t a contest and she wouldn’t be surprised if Sophia regrets how close she and Tate became since they are no longer together. Holly doesn’t know about that. Maggie talks about how there’s plenty of ways to be intimate without having sex and reminds Holly that there’s no rush or pressure and advises her not to do anything she doesn’t want to do. Maggie tells Holly that sex has a lot of consequences that you don’t necessarily think about while caught up in the moment.
Tate pleads with Sophia not to say anything. Sophia assures him that she won’t say anything to Holly, but calls it amazing how this is suddenly about Holly. Tate says he’s just a little freaked out. Sophia realizes she will have to ask Ava for time off at the Bistro. Sophia doesn’t know how they will get away with this without anyone finding out. Tate suggests they take a breather and try to calm down. Tate tells Sophia that he’s so sorry that all of this is happening. Sophia realizes it’s late and she needs to get home. Tate says he’ll do some research and get back to her. Sophia admits she wasn’t sure that he would step up. Tate knows things didn’t end well between them, but promises to take care of her and repeats that they are in this together. Sophia then exits.
Leo plays around with the necklace and jokes that it would look so good on him, but decides he can’t do that to this poor kid.
Doug III goes home to the Horton House where Julie says they were just talking about him. He brings some Christmas cookies he picked up in the town square, saying Julie’s been so great to him that it’s the least he could do. Julie tells him how grateful she is that he’s here. He says he’s grateful that she welcomed him in to their home as they hug.
Holly appreciates Maggie’s advice. Maggie tells Holly that she loves her and she knows how much she cares about Tate, so she just wants what is best for her. Maggie suggests they finish Christmas shopping together which Holly says she would love to do. Sophia then approaches. Holly introduces her to Maggie. Sophia asks Holly how everything with Tate is. Holly says it’s fine and she was just shopping for his Christmas present. Sophia remarks that she hopes they have a wonderful Christmas and walks off. Maggie calls that sweet of her to say but Holly argues that she didn’t mean a single word of it.
Brady goes home and asks Tate if something’s wrong. Tate says he was just zoning out while wrapping one of Holly’s gifts. Tate asks why Brady is all dressed up. Brady tells him that he tried to have a date.
Ava remains in her room with a smile as she removes her necklace and then gets a text from an unknown number, asking how her date was.
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