Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Stephanie goes to the Kiriakis Mansion and greets Sarah. They wish each other a happy new year. Sarah guesses Stephanie is working. Stephanie says she wanted to drop off some head shots for Bonnie. Sarah notes that Bonnie is out for dinner with Justin but she will make sure she gets them. They talk about Sarah putting baby Victoria down to sleep. Stephanie asks where Xander is. Sarah hoped he would take the night off from work, but he decided to go get a jump start on the new year. Stephanie notes that’s exactly what Philip said.
Philip goes to the Titan office and tells Xander that he’s been in accounting all day, going over the books and getting up to speed. Philip then tells Xander to get the hell out of his chair.
Brady goes to the DiMera Mansion and tells Kristen that he doesn’t have time for these petty, immature games she’s playing as Ava said she got another text. Kristen asks if Ava sent him. Brady says she didn’t and calls this childish and stupid. Brady says he’s really busy with Tate so he doesn’t have time for this. Brady threatens to slap a harassment claim on her if she doesn’t stop bugging Ava. Kristen says that isn’t necessary. Brady argues that he found out the texts came from this house. Kristen tells him that it wasn’t her and reveals that it was Rachel sending the text messages which shocks Brady. Brady asks if she’s sure. Kristen confirms that Ava just confronted her about the same thing and Rachel came running in, yelling that Ava was bullying her which is when she realized it was her. Kristen informs Brady that Rachel admitted it to her. Brady yells at Kristen that this is her fault.
Tate walks through the town square and comes across Sophia sitting at a table. Sophia says she’s just drowning her sorrows in hot chocolate. Sophia tells Tate that she went to see Holly. Tate says he just saw her too. Sophia apologizes for saying anything as she figured she already knew. Tate says it’s on him as she was just too afraid to tell her. Sophia asks what Holly said. Tate says she just got really upset and took off and he has no idea where she is now.
Holly goes to the park where she sees the two men run off after beating up Doug III. Holly then rushes over to check on him, asking what happened and who those guys were. Doug III claims not to know and that they tried to mug him. Holly wants to call the police but Doug III says no. Holly questions why not. Doug III says he doesn’t want to get mixed up with the cops. Holly wants to take him to the hospital but he insists that he’s fine. He tells Holly to just leave and forget what she saw but Holly says she can’t do that.
Sophia understands if Tate wants to go find Holly. Tate talks about how he should’ve told Holly but he was trying to work up the nerve. Tate admits he doesn’t think Holly would’ve reacted much differently if she heard it from him, because now that he and Sophia are having a baby, Holly thinks nothing will ever be the same for them and he guesses she’s right.
Kristen questions Brady blaming her for Rachel sending texts to a mob princess. Brady argues that Rachel learned these tactics from Kristen. Brady says he watched her drive Chloe out of town and he won’t let it happen again. Kristen argues that this isn’t about Rachel but about Brady and a woman he’s been seeing for two seconds. Kristen tells Brady that it’s his fault.
Sarah asks Stephanie if she and Philip are officially seeing each other. Stephanie says she wouldn’t say it’s official but they have been spending a lot of time together lately. Sarah hopes that Philip plays nice with Xander because there’s a lot of water and blood under that bridge. Stephanie hopes Philip cares more about his father’s company than one upping Xander. Sarah guesses they will just see.
Xander tells Philip that it’s his chair, desk, and office while Philip’s office is down the hall. Philip argues that this is the CEO’s office. Xander says he’s the CEO while Philip corrects that he’s co-CEO. Philip feels it’s important that employees view him as a man in charge. Philip argues that Xander had his turn and now it’s his. Xander asks if he’s really going to be this petty. Xander asks if he proposes they have a duel. Philip asks why not.
Stephanie hopes she’s not being overly optimistic about Philip and Xander finding a way to work together, but she wants to believe it’s going to work because she’s partially responsible for the situation since she helped Philip try to get the company from Xander. Sarah understands that’s what she was hired to do. Sarah thinks it all boiled down to the letter from Victor that showed his true intentions. Sarah adds that Xander was upset but does respect Victor’s wishes. Sarah says when Philip showed up with the letter, it was the worst possible timing since Xander was devastated by her accident and was willing to do anything to get the cure for her, so he felt Philip was standing in the way. Sarah says maybe that was a good thing, otherwise Kristen would be running Titan while Xander and Philip would have no company to be fighting over. Sarah talks about everything that Xander has gone through, being deprived of his relationship with his father and the inheritance that Theresa cheated him out of. Sarah says part of her thinks maybe this is how things were supposed to work out and maybe it’s good for Xander to have Philip as co-CEO.
Xander and Philip set up at two desks next to one another. Xander guesses this is better than a duel while Philip complains about Xander. Xander then informs Philip that he’s spent the whole morning working on a hostile takeover of DiMera Enterprises to start the year with a bang.
Brady calls Kristen deluded. Kristen argues that he’s in denial and tells him about focusing on being a parent instead of going from one failed relationship to the next. Kristen suggests maybe then his kids wouldn’t be so screwed up. Kristen calls Tate a walking disaster and asks if maybe his legal troubles are a cry for attention. Kristen argues that all Rachel wants is the attention Brady gives to the women in his life, but that isn’t going to happen.
Sophia asks Tate if he thinks he and Holly are over. Tate says he doesn’t know but he has no idea if they can come back from this. Tate assures he’s not giving up. Tate tells Sophia about her mom showing up at their house after Brady left her a message. Sophia asks if she wants to know what was said. Tate informs her that Amy wanted to plan their wedding. Sophia laments that she just won’t take no for an answer. Tate says that Brady told her there’s no way they are getting married, but that they will be there for her and the baby in every other way possible. Tate promises Sophia that she’s not going through this alone.
Holly worries that Doug III is really hurt but he insists it’s no big deal and he’s okay. Holly tries to help him up but he can’t get up. Holly says he’s really hurt and questions why he doesn’t want medical attention. He says they’ll just get the police involved and he can’t have that. Holly decides that she knows someone who can help that he can trust as she helps Doug III up.
Brady tells Kristen that his kids know they are the most important people to him while Kristen argues that Rachel doesn’t know that. Brady blames Kristen scheming for full custody and putting restrictions on his visitation. Kristen argues that she wanted him to see more of Rachel. Brady says she did until he told her that he didn’t want to get back together with her. Brady shouts that she blackmailed him and asks what they are doing. Brady thought they buried the hatchet unless that was just for Christmas. Brady says that going at each other’s throats like this is just going to hurt Rachel more. Brady accepts that’s his fault for Rachel going through this mess right now. Kristen tells Brady that he’s right that they are both at fault and that Rachel does deserve better than them being at each others’ throat. Brady suggests they just focus on being Rachel’s parents because that’s what she needs. Brady asks how they prove to Rachel that they can get along and that she is the most important thing in the world. Brady declares they need to do that to help their little girl.
Philip questions Xander wanting to take over DiMera Enterprises even though Kristen did him a major solid by giving him the serum to help Sarah. Xander argues that she didn’t do it out of the goodness of her heart and used the serum to try to blackmail him out of Titan. Philip asks if he wants DiMera to pay her back. Xander says it’s because they are a competitor and acquiring them would give them a major market advantage. Xander feels they can pay off some board members, undermine Kristen’s authority, and take it over. Philip warns Xander that he would be making a huge mistake.
Stephanie questions Sarah thinking that Philip and Xander working together could be a good thing when she’s had major problems with Philip. Sarah admits that Philip has done some shady things but Xander has too, so maybe the brothers working together can keep their worst instincts in check. Stephanie jokes that or they could team up and destroy the world, but they are just hoping for no blood shed. Holly then arrives with Doug III and tells Sarah that they need her help.
Sophia tells Tate that he doesn’t have to say anything and she doesn’t like this any more than he does. Sophia adds that he might think her mom is a loon but she really does love her. Sophia states that her mom has very strong beliefs that are very different than her beliefs. Sophia and Tate agree that they were responsible. Sophia says that it’s too late for a do over and now her pro-life mom won’t let her have an abortion and get on with her life. Tate then tells Sophia that there is another option and asks if she’s thought about putting the baby up for adoption.
Xander says he’s not shocked that Philip objects to his plan. Philip is shocked that Xander came up with the plan. Xander questions when Philip started caring about breaking the law when he was laundering mob money through Titan, last time he was in charge. Philip says he has a second chance now and that’s not how he wants to operate anymore. Xander asks if he wants to prove to Victor’s memory that he’s a moral, ethical person now. Xander points out that Victor must have bribed thousands of people throughout his life and he’d be salivating at the opportunity to take over Stefano DiMera’s company, especially when the DiMeras are vulnerable right now. Philip worries that Kristen is the biggest viper of them all, so he’s not eager to mess with her. Philip reminds Xander that the last time the DiMera-Kiriakis feud heated up, he was right in the middle of it and Stephanie almost got killed. Philip shouts that he will never let that happen again.
Sarah asks what happened to Doug III and sends Stephanie to grab her medical bag. Sarah says it looks like somebody really worked him over. Holly confirms it was some guys in the park. Sarah asks if they called the police. Holly claims they did. Sarah questions not going to the ER. Holly says that Doug III doesn’t have insurance. Sarah can’t guarantee he doesn’t have broken ribs but thinks they are just bruised, though she won’t know without an x-ray. Sarah asks how he’s feeling. Holly says he was pretty out of it but didn’t lose consciousness. Sarah says his cut will need stitches. Doug III tells her to do what she has to do.
Sophia questions Tate thinking she hasn’t thought of adoption and says that would be a great solution but her parents would hate the idea. Sophia says that her mom is determined to dictate every choice she makes and knowing what a control freak she is, she’d rather raise the baby herself before giving it up to strangers and she totally gets that. Tate guesses it is weird thinking about their baby just being out there raised by strangers. Tate complains that they are not ready to be parents, so maybe it is best for the baby and both of them. Sophia says and for he and Holly. Tate says that’s not what he’s saying. Sophia knows he’s right since having a child is a huge, life changing responsibility, so maybe putting the baby up for adoption would be the best thing for everyone.
Kristen agrees with Brady that they need to focus on helping Rachel. Kristen informs him that she sent Rachel to her room, took her phone, and asked Harold to turn off the wi-fi after those texts. Brady says that Rachel is clever and will find a way to turn it back on. Brady adds that Rachel is also defiant and has no problem defying them. Brady worries that when she gets older, that defiance will be very problematic. Kristen gets it and asks what he would have her do. Brady thinks Rachel needs professional help which Kristen refuses. Brady asks what is the problem with therapy and says all of them could use family therapy. Kristen argues that they aren’t a family. Kristen thinks Brady just wants Marlena to ride to the rescue and turn Rachel against her. Brady says Marlena would never take her granddaughter on as a patient. Brady tells Kristen to put her paranoia aside and says he’s just trying to help their daughter because her life has been a mess since day one, mainly because they’ve made a mess of things. Brady feels they need to jump on this now and fix it or else Rachel will end up just like them when she could be a better person than both of them and he hopes she will be.
Doug worries about Julie when he goes home all bloody. Sarah thinks he should take something for the pain and then lay down before he goes anywhere. He doesn’t want to impose but Holly assures that they have plenty of room. Doug III thanks Sarah for everything. Sarah says that’s what family is for as Holly helps him out of the room. Sarah tells Stephanie that was an unexpected interruption. Stephanie is glad that she was able to help him and she hopes they figure out who mugged him. Stephanie decides she should get going as she has dinner with Philip. Sarah tells her to enjoy. Stephanie jokes that she can’t wait to hear how his day at the office went.
Xander asks Philip if this is really about Stephanie. Philip says it is, partly, as they are seeing each other again and he refuses to let her be caught in the crossfire of the DiMeras and Kiriakis feud like last time. Xander jokes that he just broke up with her last time. Philip says what Xander is suggesting is not how he wants to operate. Philip feels there’s plenty they can accomplish without going to war with DiMera. Xander disagrees but Philip reminds him that he can’t make a decision without him, so his plan isn’t happening. Xander remarks that he knew this would be a disaster as he exits the office.
Tate brings Sophia hot chocolate and offers his jacket if she’s cold but she says she’s fine. Tate offers to go with her to talk to her parents about adoption but Sophia doesn’t think her mom is ready to hear that and there’s no rush since she’s going to be pregnant for a long time. Tate tells her to just let him know. Sophia says there is something else he could do. Sophia informs him that her mom made her a doctor’s appointment to make sure everything is okay with the baby and she’s kind of terrified while her mom will just make her more nervous, so she asks if Tate will go with her. Tate assures that he will. Sophia thanks him. Tate wishes there was more that he could do. Sophia says he’s doing a lot just by being there for her as there’s no way she could get through this without him.
Holly helps Doug III to a guest bedroom. Doug III remarks that he can’t believe she lives in a mansion. Holly helps him remove his shirt.
Kristen tells Brady that she will go along with it if Brady finds Rachel a therapist. Brady says it’s good that they are on the same page and thinks they should be on everything regarding Rachel from here on out. They agree to try their damndest. Brady says he would love to talk to Rachel. Kristen asks if she can go with him which Brady accepts, so they head upstairs together.
Sophia thanks Tate again while Tate says she doesn’t have to thank him for anything. Sophia says she should get home, so Tate says he will see her tomorrow at school. Sophia walks away and then Tate sits back down to call Holly.
Holly sits with Doug III and ignores Tate’s call.
Tate puts his phone down, looking upset.
Holly tells Doug III that she will put his shirt in the wash, but first she needs him to tell her the truth. She says she backed him up with Sarah but she wants the truth as to why he didn’t want her to call the police.
Xander goes home to Sarah at the Kiriakis Mansion. Sarah tells him that she tried to get Victoria to stay up for him but she went to sleep. Sarah asks how his day was. Xander responds that it started off great but it turned in to a nightmare, thanks to Philip.
Philip talks on the phone to Kate and says that he and Xander are off to a rocky start because he squashed one of his big plans, but he controls 50% of the company so Xander will not prevail. Philip assures Kate that there is no way that Xander will find out the letter Victor supposedly wrote him was forgery, so he tells her not to worry about it right as Stephanie arrives to the office.
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