Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
EJ is at home in the living room of the DiMera Mansion and calls his daughter Sydney, leaving a message that he just wanted to check on her recovery after her fall. EJ hangs up and looks over at the portrait of Stefano on the wall. Gwen walks in and remarks that she hears EJ might actually be able to speak to Stefano in person rather than staring at his portrait. EJ guesses she’s been talking to Susan. Gwen confirms that she ran in to her earlier and she didn’t realize that communicating with the dead was part of her skillset. EJ says that Susan is training to be a medium. EJ warns Gwen that if Stefano is alive, he would not be happy to find out she’s living in the house based on a sham marriage to a long lost cousin. Gwen responds that something tells her she’ll be just fine.
Marlena sits at home and begins daydreaming about Stefano making her his Queen of the Night. She looks over at photos of John on the mantle when Brady comes home with Rachel from the movies. They talk about how much they enjoyed it. Rachel wishes Marlena could’ve seen it too and asks if she’s feeling better. Marlena says she is now that she’s home as Rachel hugs her.
As Xander attempts to leave the hospital through the elevator, he complains about it taking forever. Sarah mentions having problems with it lately. Xander figures it would be quicker to take the stairs at this point. Xander offers to carry the stroller if Sarah takes Victoria but Sarah decides she will just wait for the elevator. Xander says goodnight to Victoria then and that he loves her very much.
Chad complains that none of the buttons on the elevator are working while Cat can’t get reception on her phone. Chad tries screaming for help to no avail. Chad says he doesn’t do well in small spaces so they need to get out of here. Chad tries to encourage staying calm and being patient until someone comes to rescue them, but Cat says she wouldn’t count on it.
Brady asks if Marlena was able to get some rest. She says she got a little bit. Marlena suggests she and Rachel have a girls night which Rachel says sounds great. Brady says he will see them in a little while then and exits. Rachel asks Marlena why she wanted to get rid of Brady. Marlena admits she wanted to talk to Rachel alone about something very important.
Sarah calls EJ to inform him that they have an issue at the hospital that needs to be fixed immediately as one of the elevators hasn’t been working properly and even though Kayla has called the repair company, no one has come to fix it. EJ questions what she expects him to do about it. Sarah says it’s his hospital so it’s his responsibility to make sure everything is working in a safe manner. EJ tells Sarah that he’ll have someone come look at it tomorrow morning. Sarah asks what to do in the meantime. EJ suggests using another elevator or just taking the stairs to get some exercise. Sarah argues that there are people in wheelchairs that can’t take the stairs. EJ assures the elevator will be repaired first thing in the morning. Sarah calls him unbelievable and starts to say she almost wish Xander won the bid for the hospital. EJ tells her that ship has sailed, so she’s stuck with him.
Chad questions Cat saying she doesn’t think anyone is going to rescue them. Cat says they will get out eventually, but visiting hours are over so fewer people are on the floor and the elevator has been having problems all week so she doesn’t think people will notice. Chad questions no one making the elevator top priority. Cat blames EJ’s budget cuts so Chad says he will talk to him. Cat says she would appreciate that but points out that it wouldn’t help their current situation. Chad argues that people will know they are gone or Felicity will suspect something isn’t right when Cat doesn’t go home. Cat notes that Felicity is at the movies with her boyfriend, so she won’t be missed for hours. Cat suggests that they just wait.
EJ tells Sarah that he would appreciate any future complaints be made to his office and repeats that he will have the elevator fixed in the morning as he hangs up. Rita then walks in and tells EJ that she did warn him that nickel and diming the hospital would cause a revolt. EJ reminds Rita that it was her idea to terminate the yoga and wellness program which he’s heard complaints about all day. Rita says she’ll deal with them but the elevator problem is totally on EJ for canceling the maintenance program. EJ asks if there’s a reason Rita came to see him. Rita presents him with the latest budget reports and highlighted some of the important figures he might want to keep an eye on. Rita asks if there’s anything else she can do for him. EJ responds that he does have a question about his father. Rita admits that she does dream about Stefano often and she misses his wit and his grin. Rita adds that she feels the presence of Stefano in the room strongly. EJ then asks if Rita believes Stefano is really and truly gone.
Chad tries to find a way to escape the elevator but can’t. Cat sits down while Chad questions her calm behavior and asks if she’s been in this situation before. Cat responds that it’s not her first rodeo. Chad jokes that he’s not getting on an elevator with her anymore as she’s bad luck. Cat laughs off Chad being dramatic. Chad sits with Cat and decides he will stay calm and positive. Cat jokes that if they did plummet to their death, it’s kind of like skydiving.
Xander goes to the Bistro for dinner. Gwen approaches and questions him eating alone. Xander remarks that it’s better than drinking alone. Gwen thinks doing anything alone is not that exciting so she decides to join him, though Xander suggests she not join him.
Sarah walks through the town square with Victoria and stops to catch her breath. Brady approaches and asks if she’s okay. Sarah explains that she just carried Victoria down six flights of stairs at the hospital because the elevator was broken. Brady questions why she didn’t use another elevator or ask for help. Sarah admits she wanted to prove a point to herself that she’s a very self-reliant and capable of woman who can take care of Victoria on her own, but she proved that she’s stupid and stubborn, joking that she had a lot of time to contemplate her life choices as she went through six long flights of stairs.
Rachel guesses that Marlena wants to talk about Johnny’s trial, complaining that it’s all anyone is talking about. Marlena knows she’s upset about having to testify in court and that Kristen and Brady told her she needs to tell the truth. Marlena declares that she’s here to also tell her it’s very important to tell the truth. Rachel responds that EJ wants her to lie. Marlena ask what he said. Rachel says he didn’t say anything but hinted at it. Rachel asks if she shouldn’t listen to EJ since she does have to tell the truth.
Rita tells EJ that of course his father is dead and asks why he would ask that. EJ explains that Susan claims that she can sense his presence and that he’s still alive. EJ points out that they never did actually find the body. Rita says she can only tell him what Dr. Rolf told her which is that Stefano did survive Hope shooting him, only to die years later while in hiding. EJ does find it strange that Stefano never said goodbye or came home. Rita questions if EJ really believes this is true. EJ says of course not and that he’s sure Susan just got her wires crossed so there’s nothing more to it.
Gwen questions Xander’s mood. Xander blames Gwen interrupting his lovely solitary meal. Gwen assumes he’s having lots of solitary meals lately so she thought this was a chance to shake things up a bit. Xander talks about enjoying every moment with his daughter lately. Gwen asks if he means instead of the moments he’s currently spending with her.
Sarah and Brady sit together in the town square. Sarah brings up not being able to go to Bermuda because of Xander, but says she doesn’t want to bore Brady with the details of her failed marriage. Brady reminds her that if she needs to vent, he’s her guy and that he’s not going to cast judgment. Sarah admits she shouldn’t be complaining since Xander did something very nice today and brought Victoria to her a day early because she was asking for her which Brady calls shocking. Sarah and Brady agree that co-parenting with someone you’re fighting with all the time sucks.
Marlena assures Rachel that it’s very important she tell the truth about what she saw on the night that EJ was shot. Rachel says that’s what Brady told her too but she loves Johnny and doesn’t want to see him go to prison. Marlena says the best thing she can do to help is tell the truth and then the grown ups will handle it. Marlena assures that they won’t let Johnny go to prison.
Rita tells EJ that she understands why he’d like to believe his father was alive because of how much they cared for each other. EJ acknowledges that he never got a chance to say goodbye. Rita says that Dr. Rolf was a miracle worker, but everyone has to die, even the great Stefano DiMera. EJ admits he still misses him every day. Rita says she does as well. EJ calls Rita his right hand woman who knew where the bodies were buried.
Cat asks Chad how the trial went for him. Chad says that EJ actually thanked him for what he said on the stand. Cat remembers how devastated Chad was when EJ was shot. Chad adds that after the trial, EJ called him over to the house to thank him and says she would not believe the scene he walked in on. Chad explains that Susan Banks believes she’s a psychic and is training to become a medium, so she was sensing Stefano’s presence and thinks he’s still alive. Cat asks if Chad thinks that could be true.
Gwen assumes Xander is not enjoying his time with her and says she’s a bit surprised because she thought they were on good terms and brings up the other night until he ditched her. Gwen tells Xander that Leo did see them going in to the Salem Inn together. Xander guesses Sarah doesn’t give a damn what he does these days since they will be legally separated tomorrow when the papers are filed. Gwen says she’s sorry to hear that which Xander questions. Gwen states that she’s not completely heartless. Gwen thinks Xander’s problem is that he’s always trying to change himself for Sarah when he knows he’ll never be good enough for her. Gwen thinks his whole good boy act is not him and she much prefers the moody Xander as being more fun.
Brady assures Sarah that he understands the struggles of shared custody. Sarah brings up Brady saying he regretted the war that he and Kristen waged over Rachel, so she doesn’t want to repeat those mistakes with Victoria. Brady is glad because he thinks the fallout of his war with Kristen affects Rachel every day. Sarah praises Rachel’s qualities and jokes that she wouldn’t credit Kristen. Brady credits Marlena, Belle, and the rest of the family including Sarah as influences. Brady reminds Sarah that she raised Rachel for the first year of her life, giving her love and security. Brady calls it sad but best that was the most stable year of her life. Sarah thanks him for saying that, but asks if things are getting better for her. Brady states that he and Kristen are on the same page and Rachel’s appointments have been helpful as long as her time with Marlena. Brady jokes that he was kicked out of the house so they could have girl talk.
Rachel mentions that Brady and EJ both say that Johnny is innocent. Marlena adds that she believes that as well. Rachel brings up seeing Johnny with the gun while Marlena points out that she didn’t see Johnny shoot EJ. Rachel questions who did it if Johnny didn’t. Marlena says they don’t know that yet which is why she wanted to ask her if she remembers anything else from that night that she hasn’t told anybody yet, like if anyone else came to the house that night. Marlena tells her to take her time and really think about it. Rachel responds that she’s sorry but swears she doesn’t remember anything else. Marlena says it’s okay and she believes her. Marlena is just so sorry she has to go through this ordeal, but encourages that it will all turn out okay. Marlena tells Rachel that she loves her so much as they hug.
Chad tells Cat that Stefano’s nickname was the Phoenix because he had a habit of rising from the ashes when everybody thought he was gone, but says this time there’s no way he’s alive. Cat asks how he can be sure. Chad responds that Stefano had his issues but one of his biggest redeeming qualities was how much he loved his family so there’s no way he wouldn’t reach out to them. Cat asks if they were close. Chad says they had their moments and mentions not knowing Stefano was his father until he was a teenager. Chad feels they didn’t have nearly enough time together before he died, unlike EJ who Stefano raised as his own which is probably why EJ is so much like him. Cat says based on everything she’s read on Stefano, it seems he was quite the criminal mastermind and asks if EJ shared that too. Chad says he doesn’t know about that. Cat brings up EJ being shot by Clyde Weston when running drugs for him. Chad hopes that EJ learned his lesson.
EJ thanks Rita for the reality check and the budget report. Rita adds that she’s no fan of excess waste, she does think EJ is pinching more pennies than he needs on the hospital. Rita says profits are up so he could loosen the purse strings a bit. EJ responds that those extra pennies will come in handy soon as he has grand plans. Rita asks if he wants to share his plans.
Sarah tells Brady that she hopes things with her and Xander will be better now that they’ve signed the separation papers. Brady feels they are being awfully sensible about the whole thing. Sarah asks if there’s something wrong with that. Brady says not at all but Sarah did admit that she still loves Xander which makes him wonder if there’s something up with this whole facade. Sarah acknowledges that Brady’s not wrong. Sarah brings up that next week would be her and Xander’s one year wedding anniversary. Sarah says they were so happy then compared to now. Sarah adds that a few months ago, they were talking about having a second child. Sarah says a house full of kids is all she ever wanted but guesses it wasn’t meant to be.
Gwen argues that Xander has to admit that they had a lot of fun being bad together. Gwen says maybe he and Sarah weren’t meant to be together and calls it a shame seeing Xander being sad all the time as it’s not the Xander she knows. Xander says he’ll spare them any more torture and be on his way as he then walks out of the Bistro, leaving Gwen frustrated.
Chad suggests he and Cat play Never Have I Ever. Cat doesn’t know if she could come up with anything that could shock Chad. Chad is sure she could and tells Cat to go first. Cat says she once pushed her brother Mark on a swing until he fell off and got a concussion. Chad reveals that he once faked a brain tumor to get a guy to break up with Abigail, blaming it on being young, dumb, and in love. Cat says she snuck backstage at a NSYNC concert to try to meet Justin Timberlake but she got kicked out. Chad reveals that he once won a drag queen contest which Cat wishes there was a video of. Cat decides she can’t top that and Chad wins.
EJ tells Rita that it’s not that he doesn’t trust her but all will be revealed in time. Rita hopes that whatever his plans are include repairing the hospital elevator to avoid a lawsuit. EJ then gets a call back from his daughter Sydney.
Chad tries yelling for help again but it doesn’t work. Cat gives Chad some water and finds some mints but she only has one left so they joke about who should take it. It ends up falling on the floor and Chad takes it while Cat admits she’s glad she isn’t stuck in the elevator alone.
Rachel worries to Marlena about her Grandma Rachel since EJ said something might happen to her if she tells anyone what she saw. Marlena promises nothing is going to happen to her and declares she won’t let anybody hurt anybody she cares about again. Marlena then gets a call and says she can’t believe it.
Cat comments to Chad that they have been in the elevator for over an hour. Chad says it feels like an eternity. Cat decides she will try to rest her eyes. Chad questions her taking a nap when they are trapped like this. Cat suggests he try it too to help pass the time. Chad argues that he can’t sleep like this. Cat says her only problem is it’s a little cold in there, so Chad gives her his jacket.
Sarah tells Brady that she should get Victoria home. Brady apologizes as he didn’t mean to suggest she should give up on her marriage to Xander, feeling they could work things out. Sarah doubts that would happen and understands Brady was trying to be helpful because he’s such a great friend. Sarah and Brady hug right as Xander and Gwen come out from the Bistro and see them together.
EJ tells Sydney that he’s sorry she’s still in pain from her surgery but he hopes her doctors and Sami are taking good care of her. EJ tells Sydney that’s a surprise as he hangs up. EJ then informs Rita that Sydney gave him some interesting news about Sami.
Marlena says that means so much to her and she can’t wait to see her as she hangs up. Rachel asks who was on the phone. Marlena reveals it was Sami and announces she’s coming home tomorrow.
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