Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Tate decorates the Brady Pub for Holly’s birthday as he talks to Roman on the phone, thanking him for letting him use the Pub. Tate tells Roman to have fun with Steve and Kayla and wishes a Merry Christmas as they hang up. Tate then gets a call from Sophia.
Maggie joins Holly in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion. Holly tells her about wrapping the blue sweater she got for Tate. Maggie presents Holly a birthday present from Nicole that was just delivered.
Sarah goes to the bedroom where Xander is putting on his kilt. They joke about Xander wearing more clothes. Xander brings up how kind Jack was to let him stay at the Horton house back when he had nowhere else to turn and how he repaid him by stealing the Spectator from him. Sarah appreciates his self awareness and that he gave the paper back. Xander still hates that he lost the best friend he ever had in Jack.
Jack, Jennifer, and JJ walk through the town square, talking about getting to spend time with Chad and the kids before they went to Orlando. Jennifer thought Julie would be upset about them leaving town but she seemed upbeat. Jack credits Doug III being around for that. Jennifer says that’s probably why she got so upset when she suggested Doug III could’ve been the one who stole the diamond necklace which JJ questions.
At the Horton House, Doug III calls Leo and leaves a message, asking if he got a chance to sell the diamond necklace yet because he could really use the cash. He hangs up as Julie enters the room. Julie asks who he was talking to on the phone. Julie says she didn’t mean to eavesdrop but heard him say that he needed money and wished somebody a Merry Christmas. Doug III claims he was just trying to reach his dad as they aren’t on the best terms, but hoped he could send him some cash because he doesn’t have a job but would like to be able to pay his way around here by giving Julie rent money. Julie tells him that she will never take a dime of rent from him. He feels he has to pay something. Julie states that he is her husband’s grandson, so he is her family and can stay in the house as long as he wants to. Julie doesn’t want to hear him say rent again. He thanks her and says that’s very generous of her. Julie feels she has selfish reasons for wanting him around as he reminds her of her husband and she’s liking getting to know him. Doug III says the same and that he really enjoys being there and getting to know more about his Grandfather and her family. Julie tells him that tonight, he will be part of the wonderful Horton family tradition.
JJ questions why Jennifer thinks Doug III stole the necklace. Jack thought everyone believed Steven did it. Jennifer says that’s because it made sense with Steven’s history. Jack questions casting aspersions on Doug III then. Jennifer reveals that Julie told her that the night before Doug III got to Salem, he was serving time in jail.
Holly finishes a call with Nicole, thanking her for the perfume for her birthday. Holly wishes they were together too and sends her love to Jude and Eric as they hang up. Holly tells Maggie that she’s going to see Tate later to exchange gifts. Maggie hopes she will stop by for the hanging of the Horton ornaments. Holly says she will but she has to get to the Pub so she’s not late. Maggie tells her to have fun and to wish Tate a Merry Christmas for her. Holly then exits.
Tate answers Sophia’s call and asks how the morning sickness is going. Tate says he’s sorry about that and assures that he can still take her for the procedure. Tate asks if she made the appointment and tells her that Saturday will work. Tate says since the clinic is out of state, they will leave Friday night. Tate reminds her that she’s not alone here as this is his problem and his baby too. Tate promises that no one has to know or ever will. Holly arrives at the Pub where Tate surprises her with the birthday setup. Holly thought they were just exchanging gifts. Tate says it’s her 18th birthday so he wanted to do something special for her and make sure she got some extra attention and presents. Holly calls it the sweetest thing anyone’s ever done for her. Tate tells her that she deserves it as they kiss.
Shawn goes to the Kiriakis Mansion and wishes Maggie a Merry Christmas. Shawn says he wanted to bring her a Christmas gift, which is a framed photo of Maggie and Victor. Maggie calls it a perfect gift and says she loves it. Maggie thanks Shawn as they hug.
Xander kisses Sarah and tells her how beautiful she looks tonight. Sarah tells him that he looks so sexy in just a kilt. Xander suggests they could make time for a pre party celebration. Sarah says they’ll have to be quick. Xander jokes about putting her on the naughty list as they kiss.
Julie presents the box of Horton family ornaments to Doug III and says they mean more than gold to her. Doug calls it so cool. Julie says every member of the family has one and it’s a tradition that goes back generations. Julie adds that every year, any new family member gets their special gift of their own ornament and they all get together to hang them on three. Julie calls it the best part of the holiday, saying this night is about coming home to the place where they all began and the tree reminds them of all the people they are connected to and to never forget all the Days of their Lives. Julie says no matter what the world throws at them, they can share it and the people that cares about them the most are family.
JJ asks why Doug III was in jail. Jennifer says she’s trying to figure it out but Julie didn’t ask him. Jack assures it’s something minor but JJ worries that it could be something serious. JJ points out that they barely know him and questions what if he turns out to be dangerous.
Tate gives Holly a bracelet with their initials and a heart in between for her birthday, then says the rest are for Christmas. Holly surprises Tate with his present of concert tickets to see MysticBrew. Tate excitedly talks about them being his favorite band and how he didn’t even know they were coming to town. Holly then informs him that the concert is this Friday night…
Maggie tells Shawn that she remembers when she and Victor took the photo in the frame, joking that she told him she would invite all of his ex-wives to Christmas if he didn’t smile for the picture. Shawn talks about Maggie always being good at keeping Victor in line and says it’s still hard to believe that Konstantin was responsible for Victor’s death. Maggie talks about Konstantin fooling them all in to thinking he cared about Victor and her. Maggie says at the time they were touched when Konstantin gave them the portrait of Victor, so sometimes she wonders if she should just destroy it.
Xander and Sarah kiss in bed. Sarah talks about Christmas being off to a wonderful start. Xander then presents her with a gift which he says cannot wait and must be opened right now.
Julie tells Doug III that it’s a tragedy that he never got to meet his Grandfather. Julie talks about how much Doug loved Christmas. Doug III wishes he had gotten to know him. Julie says he’d be very happy that he’s here tonight, keeping her company for the holiday. Doug III says he’s so glad to be there for her and he feels like Doug is there with them in spirit. Julie calls him a very thoughtful young man. Jennifer, Jack, and JJ then arrive to wish them a Merry Christmas. Julie asks if they got Chad and the kids off to Orlando. Jack confirms they should be arriving any minute now. Julie hopes they send lots of pictures. Jennifer notices that Julie got the ornaments out. Julie says she was just explaining the history to Doug III, which he calls an awesome tradition. Julie apologizes to Doug III for not having the time, but promises that next year he will have his ornament and a spot on the tree. Doug III asks if she’s sure, feeling he’s not technically a Horton, but Julie insists that he is family. JJ agrees and suggests it’s time they got to know him better, so he asks Doug III to tell them more about himself. Doug III asks what they’d like to know, so JJ suggests starting by telling them why he was in jail. Julie is shocked and says JJ is being rude. JJ calls it a legitimate question, feeling they have a right to know why he was locked up since he’s living under the same roof as them. Julie feels an interrogation can wait until after the holidays. Doug III says it’s okay and he understands since he’s a stranger, so JJ has a point to be curious about his past. Doug III explains that he and his dad never got along much, so when he finally told him where he came from, he jumped at the chance to find his other family in hopes of finding somewhere to fit in. He talks about changing his last name to Williams and starting his journey to Salem to find his grandfather, but on his way, he found out he passed away, so he ended up at a a bar, got drunk and got in to a fight. He adds that he didn’t have enough money for bail, so he had to spend a few days in jail. He says if they don’t believe him, Chicago police can verify it for them. Julie says that won’t be necessary, assuring they believe him and she’s very glad that he chose to come to Salem and find them as she hugs him.
Shawn tells Maggie that Konstantin came to destroy the life Victor built with Maggie but he failed miserably and now he’s gone, but the love that she and Victor shared lives on. Maggie thanks him.
Sarah opens her gift of red heels which she says is gorgeous and brings up Mickey giving a pair to Maggie in the past. Xander goes over the story that Maggie told him, comparing it to now their dreams being fulfilled with Sarah being back on her feet. Sarah starts to cry and says all she got him was an air fryer.
Holly asks Tate if something’s wrong. Tate tells her it’s a really great gift but he can’t go because he has plans Friday night. Holly asks if he can’t change his plans. Tate says he’s sorry but he can’t, claiming he has to go visit his Grandparents in California. Holly notes that he never mentioned that before. Tate says it just came up and he hasn’t seen them in a while, but with his mom in prison, he feels like he has to go represent for the holidays and he’s so sorry. Holly tells him not to apologize for doing the right thing and says they’ll catch the band next time they are in town. Tate thanks her for understanding. Holly says she gets that his grandparents need him. Tate calls her amazing as they hug. Holly gives Tate his other present of a blue sweater which he says he loves and thanks her for. Tate tells Holly it’s her turn to open her next gift but Holly asks if they can take a quick break so she could go hang her ornament at the Horton Christmas. Tate tells her to take her time as Holly promises to be back soon. They kiss and then Holly exits.
Xander goes to the living room and wishes Maggie a Merry Christmas. Maggie tells him that she loves the kilt. Xander responds that Sarah is wearing something special as well as Sarah then comes in wearing the red heels. Xander explains that Maggie’s story about her and Mickey inspired him. Sarah says their love inspires her every day while Maggie says their love for each other and their daughter inspires her. Maggie hugs Sarah. Sarah says they better get Victoria and get a move on. Maggie looks back at the portrait of Victor and wishes him a Merry Christmas.
Shawn goes to the Horton House for Christmas and meets Doug III, talking about being first cousins and carrying on Doug’s name. Julie takes Doug III to the kitchen to help her with the food. Shawn goes over and wishes a Merry Christmas to Jack, Jennifer, and JJ. Jack mentions hearing that Shawn returned to the police department. Shawn confirms that and says he heard that Jada also offered JJ a job. Jack and Jennifer are surprised since he didn’t say anything. Shawn tells JJ that if he does accept the offer, he thought maybe they could be partners. JJ says that would be great but for now, he’s weighing his options.
Xander, Sarah, and Maggie arrive at the Horton House with Victoria as they talk about it snowing outside. Xander and Sarah head in to the living room with Victoria while Holly arrives behind them and greets Maggie. Julie comes out of the kitchen with Doug III and wishes them a Merry Christmas. Julie introduces Doug III to Maggie and Holly. Doug III says it’s a pleasure to meet them both and exchanges looks with Holly. They head in to the living room where Julie talks about all the loved ones who have gone before them and how lucky they all are to be together. Julie says she’s grateful to be spending Christmas with them, even Xander. They then begin hanging the ornaments. Sarah and Xander hang Victoria’s ornament with her. Maggie hangs her ornament along Victor and Mickey. Holly hangs her ornament and then sits with Julie. Jack and Jennifer hang their family’s ornaments together followed by JJ hanging his as they hug. Shawn hangs his ornaments as they look at all the various family member ornaments on the tree. Julie hangs her ornament and then picks up Doug’s ornament last. Julie then turns to Doug III and asks him to hang his Grandfather’s ornament for her, so he does. Julie then closes the box. Xander goes over to Jack and says he heard what went down in Vancouver and he’s sorry he didn’t get the answers about Abigail that he was looking for. Jack thanks him. Xander assumes everything is going well at the Spectator. Jack confirms that Chad is doing excellent work. Xander says he better get back to his family but Jack stops and wishes him a Merry Christmas as they hug. Julie calls everyone’s attention and reminds them that this is when Doug used to lead them all in a Christmas carol, so she thinks Doug would love it if they kept that tradition going. Julie then asks JJ to do the honors for them. JJ then begins singing “O Come, All Ye Faithful” as the rest of the family join in.
After everyone leaves, JJ, Jack, and Jennifer begin to clean up. JJ asks what they thought of Doug III’s story about why he was in jail. Jack says they could always verify it. Jennifer admits there’s still something about him that she doesn’t trust and says Julie being so vulnerable makes her uncomfortable about going back to Boston tomorrow. JJ tells Jennifer not to worry because he’s going to look out for Julie. Jennifer asks if that means he’s staying in Salem. JJ confirms that he is and announces his decision to take the job at the police department which excites Jack and Jennifer. Jack says they’ll be very lucky to have him. Jennifer calls JJ a fine detective while she and Jack tell him they are proud of him. Jennifer hugs JJ and adds that she’s so glad he’ll be able to keep an eye on Julie too.
Xander, Sarah, and Maggie return home to the Kiriakis Mansion. Xander and Sarah put Victoria to sleep. Maggie says she’s going to follow and wishes them a merry Christmas as she exits. Sarah brings up all the gift wrapping they have to do for Victoria’s second Christmas. Xander says he has another idea first and turns on some music for them to dance to together.
Holly returns to the Brady Pub where Tate gives her a birthday cupcake. Holly thanks him for making her birthday so special and calls him the best boyfriend in the world. Tate then informs Holly that there’s something he needs to tell her. Tate tells Holly that he loves her which surprises her. Tate says he’s loved her for a long time but was in denial about it and until now, he couldn’t say the words. Holly asks him to say it again to feel more real so Tate repeats that he loves her. Holly says she loves him too as they kiss.
Julie and Doug III return to the living room where Julie thanks him for all the help in the kitchen. He asks if there’s anything else he can do. Julie says no and tells him to go get some sleep so they say goodnight and he heads to his room. Julie approaches the Christmas tree and says all night, she’s been remembering her and Doug’s first Christmas Eve together which she flashes back to. Julie declares that Doug is gone from her sight, but never from her heart, as she wishes him a Merry Christmas.
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