Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Hope brings Bo to their room. They talk about being unable to believe it’s been two years. Bo questions Hope being here with him the whole time. Hope asks where else she would be. Bo says it’s good that she was since she’s the reason he made it. Bo says he remembers something and he’s sorry for what he did to Hope, Kayla, and Steve. Hope assures he wasn’t himself and that wasn’t his fault so it’s all in the past. Hope calls this the first day of the rest of their lives as they kiss.
Ciara and Shawn remain in Bo’s old rehab room. Ciara talks about how she can’t believe Bo was just in the hospital bed until Shawn brought him the miracle drug. Ciara declares that if Bo pulls through, it’s because of Shawn and calls him a hero. Shawn credits Kayla, Steve, Hope, and John. Shawn prays that John will be alright too…
Johnny gets dressed for work but Chanel stops him and says she’s afraid he will have to call out today. Johnny questions why. Chanel reveals that Carrie just called about his Grandpa John.
Andrew joins Paul in his hotel room at the Salem Inn. Andrew says he heard about John and he’s so sorry as they hug.
Carrie, Eric, and Will gather at Marlena’s home. They talk about not knowing where Marlena is this morning.
Marlena goes to the town square and sits at the Tom and Alice plaque as she flashes back to her and John’s last wedding there. Marlena cries that she misses John so much already.
Shawn tells Ciara that he will call Kayla to see if there’s any update on John while Ciara leaves to go find Hope and Bo. Shawn tells Kayla that Bo is awake, out of bed, and walking around the hospital. Shawn asks how John is doing, but Kayla informs him of his passing. Shawn thought he was doing better and can’t believe it.
Paul cries to Andrew that it’s so unfair as they were so close and John was this close to being home with Marlena. Andrew tells Paul that John lived his life as a hero and that’s how he died too as he saved his uncle Bo’s life. Paul thanks God for that and says he knows it’s selfish of him, but he wishes John didn’t have to be the hero.
Johnny complains to Chanel that he just saw John yesterday and said he would be back today to tell him about his first day at work. Johnny questions how this happens and talks about what a great man John was. Johnny argues that John never got to see him live up to his name. Chanel encourages that he did and says Johnny has a heart of gold just like John. Chanel says they all know John adored him. Johnny says they weren’t related by blood but John was everything he strived to be.
Will talks to Sami on the phone. Will says they will miss her and he hopes Sydney will be okay too as they hang up. Eric asks what happened. Will informs him that Sami and Sydney were getting ready to fly here from the airport but Sydney fell, broke her arm and collarbone and is now in the hospital to have surgery. They realize that means they won’t be able to make John’s memorial. Will says he could tell Sami was upset that she won’t be able to say a proper goodbye to John. Marlena comes home, so Eric questions where she’s been. Marlena explains that she went to visit Tom and Alice because she needed guidance on what to do next which was tell John’s father what had happened. Eric says she didn’t have to go alone as they could’ve gone with her. Marlena thanks him but says she really needs to start to learn to do things on her own now.
Ciara finds Hope and Bo kissing, calling that a sight for sore eyes and says she’ll leave them to it but Bo tells her not to go. Bo comments on his daughter being all grown up. Ciara can’t believe they finally got him back as she rushes over as they have a tearful embrace. Ciara tells Bo that she has a daughter and a son now, so she’s so excited for him to meet them. Ciara talks about praying every day for Bo to get better which he says must be some powerful prayers. Ciara adds that she and Ben have been traveling the world on a sailboat like Bo and Hope used to, guessing she gets her sense of adventure from them. Bo is happy and proud that she made a good life for herself. Bo adds that he’ll have to meet Ben to make sure he’s worthy of his daughter. Ciara calls him a good guy and a great father. Ciara says she learned from Hope and Bo that it’s more important than anything to be there for your kids. They hug again as Shawn then joins them.
Johnny tells Chanel that he has to get to Marlena’s, but he doesn’t even know what he’s going to say to her. Chanel tells him there is no perfect words and that just having people she loves around her is what Marlena needs and he needs to be around family. Chanel decides to go with him as they exit.
Carrie tells Marlena that she does not have to worry about being alone. Marlena thanks her and realizes she’ll have to start writing thank you notes for things people brought and sent. Will says they will handle that. Eric tells Marlena to just worry about taking care of herself. Marlena feels the best thing she can do is stay busy. Marlena declares she has some arrangements to make and heads to her bedroom.
Paul talks to Andrew about how John was getting better and they all thought he was on track to a miraculous recovery. Andrew knows that makes it even harder, how sudden it was. Paul brings up that he and Brady were talking about how when John got out of the hospital, he and Andrew were going to get married but now he doesn’t know when that will happen.
Bo and Shawn embrace as Shawn talks about being so happy he’s awake as he missed him so much. Bo tells him that he’s so blessed to have his beautiful and perfect family back together. Shawn asks what Bo remembers about what happened to him. Bo recalls having cancer and Kayla telling him he wasn’t long for this world. Hope says they lost Bo but thankfully not forever. Shawn asks and then what. Bo asks what he’s trying to say. Shawn states that ever since the day he shot him, it’s the first thing he thinks about every day and now he finally gets to tell him how sorry he is. Shawn calls it the worst mistake of his life. Bo tells him that he has nothing to be sorry for as he remembers what happened and that Shawn did what he had to do to protect his mother. Shawn says she didn’t need to be protected and feels he’s the one who caused all this pain by taking two years of Bo’s life away from him. Bo declares that the only person responsible is Megan Hathaway. Hope agrees that it was never Shawn’s fault but tells Bo that he wouldn’t stop blaming himself. Bo repeats that Shawn did what he had to do and what he was trained to do, adding that he would’ve done the same thing so he will not allow Shawn to continue to beat himself up. Bo declares that he’s proud of Shawn and proud to be his father as he hugs him. Ciara brings them croissants and mentions that Chelsea will be stopping by soon with the baby. Bo questions Chelsea having a baby and how many grandkids they have now, saying to bring them all on. Bo declares that they are so lucky to have this amazing family. Bo asks how Claire is doing. Shawn says she is living her best life as a social media expert in South Africa. Ciara adds that she’s with Claire. Bo says as long as everyone’s happy and asks about Belle. Shawn informs him that they are divorced but they are friends and will always be family because of Claire. Bo repeats that as long as everyone’s happy. Bo comments that he sure has missed a lot and wants to be filled in on all the news from Salem.
Marlena returns to the living room and explains that after Doug died, she and John thought it might be a good idea to put their last wishes in writing. Marlena talks about hoping they’d live as long as Doug, noting that Doug and Julie were the lucky ones.
Paul says he should get over to Marlena’s place because she’s going to need all the support she can get today. Andrew encourages that there will be plenty of time for him to be there for Marlena and everyone else, but right now he wants to be there for Paul as he hugs him.
Marlena informs Eric, Carrie, and Will that John’s last wishes were to have a reception at the Brady Pub which Carrie and Will agree to arrange. Carrie decides they’ll go there now and go see Roman, so she and Will exit. Eric asks if Marlena wants to rest now. Marlena thinks she just wants to sit with him. Eric tells Marlena that he loves her and is here for her. Eric asks if it will help to talk. Marlena says maybe. Marlena talks about meeting John and knowing his character, that he would risk his life for those he loved. Marlena adds that Bo was like a brother to John. Eric recalls Bo being John’s brother when they all thought John was his dad. Marlena cries that there’s never enough time when someone is your everything. Johnny and Chanel then arrive. Johnny hugs Marlena and says he’s so sorry.
Bo says it sucks that Kimberly’s cancer came back. Hope says that Shane says they caught it in time so she’s beginning chemo and is expected to make a full recovery. Bo calls that a relief and says he will have to visit her. Bo asks about his other family and if Philip and Brady are still at each other’s throats over Titan. Hope confirms that Philip is still sparring over Titan but with someone new. Bo asks if it’s Justin but Shawn asks if he remembers Xander Cook. Bo recalls him as one of Victor’s henchmen. Ciara adds that he was also the gardener. Shawn explains that he is now Xander Kiriakis, is co-CEO of Titan with Philip and is also Bo’s half-brother. Bo calls that quite a move but guesses it shouldn’t surprise him that Victor had another child. Bo then asks if Victor is still pulling the strings behind the scenes and pretending to be retired. Ciara informs him that they actually have bad news about Victor which Bo questions. Hope reveals that Victor passed away. Bo can’t believe it and argues that it was like Victor could live forever so he can’t be gone. Bo cries and asks how Maggie is holding up. Hope says she’s had a lot of support from the family so she’s alright. Bo calls Maggie the best thing to ever happen to Victor. Bo talks about it being complicated for them in the beginning, but they did find their way to being father and son. Bo breaks down crying that he never got the chance to tell Victor that he loved him or to say goodbye to him. Hope says she’s so sorry and assures that Victor loved him. Hope adds that there is someone else they lost in Doug. Bo is shocked and tells her that he’s so sorry, calling Doug the heart and soul of her family. Bo cries that he’s sorry he wasn’t there. Hope assures that he was always in her heart as they hug.
Marlena tells Johnny that she’s so glad he and Chanel are there. Chanel says she’s so sorry and calls John a wonderful man. Johnny asks if they’ve heard from Sami. Eric informs her that she won’t make it as Sydney fell at the airport and now needs surgery, but doctors say she’ll be alright. Marlena says even though Sami won’t be there for John’s funeral, she hopes Sami can find peace in the knowledge that he did raise her. Marlena adds that she hopes Johnny can find some peace with EJ as well. Johnny responds that today is not about EJ, but about Marlena and John. Johnny knows John will always be in their hearts, so he just hopes he can make him proud. Marlena assures that he always did and she loves him.
Will and Carrie walk through the town square where they come across Andrew and Paul. Andrew and Carrie embrace, talking about how long it’s been. Carrie tells Paul that she’s so sorry for his loss. Paul says he should be giving her condolences too since John was his father, but he raised Carrie. Paul says John thought the world of Carrie and Will. Will tells Paul that John loved him so much and was proud of him. Will knows that Paul coming in to John’s life was one of the best things to ever happen to them which Andrew agrees with.
Ciara brings her kids to meet Bo. Ciara introduces her daughter Addie and her son Bo, saying she told them all about him since they were born. Ciara’s son Bo greets him and runs up to hug him. Bo says he’s so excited to meet him and is proud they share the same name, noting that they have a lot of catching up to do.
Marlena informs Eric that his uncle Bo is on the mend which Eric calls great news. Marlena says she really adores Bo, so she’s so happy for his family, but part of her wonders if their family’s miracle came at the expense of their family. Marlena asks if that’s terrible of her. Eric calls it human. Marlena says no more giving in to that human stuff. Marlena declares that John risked his life to save Bo and calls him an extraordinary man.
Andrew says he keeps thinking of the epic adventures Shane and John were on together. Carrie says who would’ve thought the sons of the ISA super spies would fall head over heels in love with each other.
Ciara tells her son Bo about his Grandpa being the bravest man she knows and how she wants him to grow up to be just like him. Hope jokes that the world needs two Bo Bradys.
Johnny and Chanel return home as Johnny finishes a call with Alex, who told him to take as much time as he needs from work. Chanel is sure Alex understands and tells Johnny that she wants to be here for him every step of the way and wants him to tell her all of his feelings. Chanel knows she can’t take away the pain but maybe sharing some of it with her will help lessen it. Johnny doesn’t know what he would do without her. Chanel says he’ll never have to find out as they kiss.
Ciara decides she should get the kids back to the hotel while Hope encourages Bo to rest. Ciara promises to bring them back as Shawn says he will help her out and spend time with his nephew. Ciara says she will see them soon and hugs Bo and Hope as she and Shawn then exit with the kids. Hope encourages Bo to take it slow as they sit together. Bo admits he’s feeling a little overwhelmed. Bo says there’s some sadness but he’s mostly grateful and happy to be back. Bo comments that so much has happened since he’s been gone but one thing that hasn’t changed is his love for her as they kiss.
Carrie returns to Marlena’s with Andrew and Paul. Marlena says she’s so glad they are both there. Paul tells Marlena that he’s sure she already knows the love John had for her. Andrew thanks Eric for offering to officiate he and Paul’s wedding but reveals they have decided to postpone it. Marlena is against that, feeling they really need a celebration of love now and pleads with them to get married in Salem before they leave. Paul then agrees to do it in honor of his father.
Hope looks at an old photo of her and Bo on her phone. Shawn returns. Hope excitedly hugs him, talking about having his father back and says she can’t find the right words to express how it all feels. Hope calls it perfect and stunning. Shawn asks where Bo is. Hope says he’s back in his hospital room since the nurse didn’t want him overdoing it and he’s getting some rest. Shawn stops her and says there’s something he needs to tell her. Shawn says he spoke to Kayla. Hope says she hasn’t stopped thinking about him and praying for him. Hope didn’t want Bo to know anything about it and asks how John is doing. Shawn then reveals that John didn’t make it. Hope is shocked and hugs Shawn as she begins to cry.
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