Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Gabi gets up at home and takes Rafe’s coffee, saying she needs the caffeine more than him because she has an important meeting with Xander and needs to be on her game. Rafe responds that he also has an important meeting.
Chad hugs Julie and tells her that he’s so grateful she figured out they were stuck in the elevator all night. Julie remarks that she can’t imagine how they passed the time. Cat mentions that after awhile, she fell asleep. Chad jokes that he can’t believe the repairman turned out to be their skydiving instructor. Julie calls the whole incident odd. Cat says luckily no one got hurt this time.
Johnny enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion where he startles Susan, who was watching a video on mediums. Susan tells Johnny that they missed him at breakfast. Johnny informs her that he went to Marlena’s to see Sami. Susan can’t believe Sami is back in Salem as EJ walks in to the room. EJ mentions that Sydney told him Sami was coming to visit and it’s good for her to be there for Johnny’s trial. Johnny clarifies that Sami won’t be coming to court. Susan bets Sami doesn’t want to see EJ and argues that Sami is still obsessed with EJ.
Gabi guesses Rafe’s important meeting is a top secret FBI rendezvous. Gabi asks if he’s working on any interesting cases. Rafe calls it nothing too exciting. Gabi is sure they’ll get around to getting him good stuff later on. Gabi asks if the FBI has finally assigned him a partner but Rafe claims that they haven’t.
Marlena takes Julie to get coffee at the hospital. Marlena says she knows Julie isn’t fond of Cat but asks her to try to hide her disdain. Julie claims she did but admits it wasn’t her best effort. Julie compares Cat to Gabi and says she doesn’t see how Chad can stomach being around her after all the pain she caused the Hortons. Chad apologizes to Cat. Cat says she understands why Julie isn’t excited to see her. Chad points out that Felicity was. Chad figured Felicity would stick around but she went to work and calls her a very loyal worker. Cat talks about Chanel being amazing with Felicity. Cat says she felt like Chad was about to tell her something when the elevator went haywire and asks what that was.
Xander has a dream about being in bed with Sarah, then is disappointed to wake up in bed alone.
Marlena goes to meet Sarah at the hospital for her appointment. Marlena explains that she was late because she was involved in a rescue as Chad and Cat got stuck in the elevator overnight, so she and Julie discovered them and helped until the repairman got them out. Sarah brings up that she told EJ last night about the elevator having issues and he did nothing. Marlena comments on EJ no taking care of business. Marlena asks about her test results. Sarah explains that she initially thought her symptoms were psychogenic but now she thinks there may be a physical underlying cause but all of her tests came back negative.
Chad claims to Cat that he doesn’t remember so it must not have been very important. Julie comes over and brings Chad a coffee. Julie tells Cat that she’s sorry but that was the last coffee. Cat says she should get going and exits the hospital. Julie questions where she’s off to in a hell of a hurry, suggesting she’s going to try to scam a new victim.
Marlena questions Sarah saying the test results didn’t show anything and asks what she is supposed to do now as she needs to know what’s going on. Marlena flashes back to Susan saying she sensed that she wasn’t well. Sarah asks Marlena if everything is alright.
Johnny assures Susan that Sami is not obsessed with EJ. Susan brings up Sami coming to see EJ last time which EJ notes was because he was unconscious. Johnny clarifies that Sami has made a quick trip to see Marlena and honor John as it’s the first time she’s been back since he passed away. Johnny explains that they both agreed it would be best for Sami to support from a distance, especially because Sydney still needs her and with the emotions it would stir up. EJ says he can respect that but Susan says she can not.
Xander sits in his office, looking at a photo of he and Sarah with Victoria. Gabi arrives and Xander points out that she’s late. Gabi blames her assistant for forgetting to print out the latest Gabi Chic numbers but tells Xander they are impressive. Xander says he told her that they would be. Xander asks if she’s glad she gave up trying to take her company and run. Gabi says she didn’t have a choice but it turns out they make a pretty good team. Xander asks about Arianna. Gabi says she’s good and just a little shaken up. Xander says he’s glad to hear it. Gabi thanks him again for offering to put up reward money to find her, noting it was extremely generous. Xander says he was happy to help and relates to wanting to keep their only child safe. Gabi offers to take Xander to lunch at the Bistro to thank him, saying it’s the least she could do but Xander questions what is going on here. Gabi claims she’s just trying to show her appreciation and argues that there’s no harm in colleagues having a meal together to celebrate a successful business partnership. Gabi clarifies that it’s not a date and says she knows he’s happily married, or unhappily at the moment.
Cat meets Rafe in his office and apologizes for being late, revealing she was stuck in an elevator all night at the hospital. Rafe says he’s so sorry and it must have been so awful. Cat clarifies that she wasn’t alone as Chad was with her.
Chad tells Julie that how she feels about Cat is up to her as it’s not his place to change her mind, but he asks that it goes both ways. Julie tells Chad that if he wants her to approve of his relationship with Cat, he can forget about it. Chad insists they are just friends. Julie questions being friends with someone who impersonated Abigail and caused their family so much false hope. Julie declares that she and Jennifer will never forgive her for that. Chad says he understands that but he won’t let anyone tell him who he can or can’t socialize with. Julie angrily asks if he wants her to set a place for her at the table and get her an ornament on the Horton Christmas tree. Chad understands that it’s about more than what Cat did to them as Julie wants to protect what he and Abigail had. Chad assures that no one could ever replace Abigail. Julie cries that it just makes her sick to see Chad with Cat. Chad says he knows because she tells him every chance she gets. Chad adds that she can hate Cat if she wants, but he doesn’t want to see or hear about it anymore. Chad tells Julie that he loves her but he wants her to keep her opinions about it to herself.
Sarah asks Marlena if she’s okay. Marlena says she’s fine. Sarah knows how frustrating it can be to not know what’s going on in your own body. Marlena says the tests aren’t going to show them anything so she guesses she’ll just have to live with it. Sarah asks if she ever attended any suppor groups. Marlena says she found a therapist and has had one session so far. Marlena adds that Sami is in town and they had a long, tender conversation that covered a lot of ground. Marlena talks about having wonderful family and friends. Sarah acknowledges that she’s been wonderful to them through so many hard times. Marlena asks how Sarah is since Brady told her that she and Xander separated. Sarah confirms that they just can’t be married anymore. Marlena says she’s sorry. Sarah says they just reached a breaking point. Sarah is glad they recognized it and acknowledged they needed to make a change and agreed that splitting up is the best choice so they can both move forward.
Xander informs Gabi that he and Sarah are legally separated as of yesterday. Gabi says she’s so sorry and suggests a nice lunch at the Bistro would cheer him up. Xander says there’s no way he’d get out to lunch as he’s way too busy with too much to do. Gabi suggests dinner instead which Xander says will work. Gabi reiterates that it’s not a date. Xander then get a call and asks who the hell it was which interests Gabi.
EJ argues that Susan is contradicting herself by not wanting Sami around him at the trial but then not supporting her decision to support Johnny from afar. Susan repeats that Sami is obsessed with EJ. EJ assures that he’s perfectly safe from Sami and all they have in common now is their children. Susan complains about Sami’s nasty streak. Johnny stops her and says that’s his mom she’s talking about. Susan comments on both parents having their faults. EJ says he had one good parent while Sami had two. Johnny says she basically had three with John. Susan talks about John being the sweetest man ever. Susan then declares that Marlena has gone back to the dark side which Johnny questions. Susan insists that deep trouble has resided within Marlena. EJ suggests Johnny go upstairs to get ready for court while he talks to Susan. Johnny wants to know why Susan would say that about Marlena. EJ understands but says trial comes first and there are some important documents for him to review. Johnny then heads upstairs. EJ question what is going on with Susan as he thought Marlena was one of her dearest friends. Susan says she is and that’s why she’s so worried about her. EJ asks what she’s worried about. Susan says she doesn’t know exactly. Susan adds that when she hugged Marlena, she got the strangest feelings and vibes. EJ argues that she was just sensing Marlena being in mourning. Susan decides he might be right. EJ suggests she put her psychic energy to good use and find out who really shot him which is why she came to Salem in the first place. Susan admits she’s not getting so lucky. EJ adds that he also had no luck at his latest attempt at figuring out what happened on the night he was shot since Marlena hypnotized him and it didn’t work.
Marlena comments that Sarah seems at peace with her decision. Sarah responds that she is since she and Xander have worked out a shared custody agreement for Victoria, so she feels like everything is going to be okay. Marlena admires her positive attitude. Marlena reminds her to keep an eye on her feelings because they won’t all be positive and it could be very difficult to end a relationship that’s been central to her life. Sarah assures that she knows and thanks her for listening as she really appreciates it. Sarah brings up how Marlena is feeling and says that grief is definitely a part of it. Sarah says therapy and time will help but she does think there’s a physical cause and she intends to find the answer that will give her relief. Marlena thanks her and says she is reminded of her dads, Neil and Mickey as they would both be so proud of her.
Rafe asks Cat about her having self-defense training. Cat says it was years ago and she’s sure it was nothing compared to what Rafe had at the academy, so she’s grateful for the refresh. Cat notes that Shane promised she wouldn’t be in the field often but she wants to make sure she can defend herself.
Marlena hopes she didn’t upset Sarah by bringing up Mickey and Neil. Sarah says not at all and that it’s really nice to think they’d be proud of her since she doesn’t feel very proud of herself right now. Sarah knows that she and Xander splitting up is the right choice, but she wanted Victoria to grow up with both of her parents under the same roof. Marlena says she’s been there and even though they might not be together, Victoria will still have a loving home. Sarah thanks her and says that’s enough about her since they are here to figure out what’s going on with Marlena. Marlena asks what Sarah is thinking. Sarah says it could be chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia. Marlena notes they are both illnesses that don’t have a cure and how they mostly affect women. Sarah says most of their symptoms can be treated but first they need to get her an accurate diagnosis. Sarah assures they are in this together and they will talk soon. Marlena says she will take her leave and see her soon as she exits.
Chad apologizes to Julie for coming off harsh. Julie decides he’s right that she should keep her big mouth shut and she always oversteps. Julie hopes he knows that it just comes from a place of love. Chad assures that he knows that. Chad hopes Julie knows how much he appreciates the love she gives him and the kids. Julie says since Doug died, the hours she spends with his children are the best hours of her day. Julie tells Chad that their favorite activity has been going to Foster’s Book Store in the town square. Julie mentions it being up for sale. Julie asks if Chad would be interested in buying it.
Xander says to find out who is behind it and he wants answers on this now as he hangs up. Gabi asks what’s going on. Xander informs her that someone filed an information request, looking in to Titan’s takeover of DiMera and whoever it is wants to see every single document. Gabi asks what they need to worry about if the takeover is legit. Xander decides they are all done here, so Gabi says she’ll be in touch about dinner as she then exits the office.
Rafe and Cat work on self defense techniques. Cat then begins to imagine Rafe as Chad until she snaps out of it and they start over.
Julie tells Chad how thrilled Thomas and Charlotte would be if their dad owned their favorite store. Julie believes there is still a market for books but Chad feels that’s getting smaller every day. Julie talks about opposing that and trying to give the kids a love of books. Julie feels kids need to see their parents reading and passing it on through generations. Chad comments on how passionate Julie is about this, so he asks why she doesn’t buy the book store.
Johnny returns to the living room and tells EJ that he didn’t find those documents. EJ admits there weren’t any and apologizes for the ruse, but he felt he needed a break from Susan. Johnny says he’s used to Susan ragging on Sami but the things she said about Marlena with darkness and evil took him back to the time when he was possessed. Johnny talks about feeling that way when he was so full of hate for EJ and he doesn’t want to be that person ever again.
Susan runs in to Marlena in the town square and apologizes for upsetting her yesterday when she said she was sick in the mind, soul, and body. Marlena tells Susan that she just had an appointment with her doctor, had some tests run, and got a clean bill of health. Susan calls that so strange and suddenly declares that she knows what’s wrong with Marlena.
Sarah runs in to Xander outside the Brady Pub. Xander asks if Victoria slept okay. Sarah says she did very well and thanks him for letting her stay an extra night. Sarah says Victoria is with the nanny now as she just got off work and is on her way to go check on her. Xander sends his love and then informs Sarah that he saw her with Brady last night in each other’s arms.
Julie tells Chad that she’s not going to buy a bookstore at this stage of her life. Chad asks why not, arguing that she’s ran a successful business before. Julie says she’s retired now. Chad brings up Julie always talking about how bored she is. Chad talks about how much Julie loves books and says it seems like a perfect opportunity. Chad asks if Julie is sure she wants to be retired and tells her to just think about it. Chad hugs Julie and says he’ll see her at home as he exits the hospital.
EJ tells Johnny that he had every right to be furious with him after learning what he did to Sami. Johnny doesn’t want to rehash it and says that Sami obviously was able to forgive him, so he’s determined to do the same. EJ says that grace is far more than he deserves. EJ recalls when he woke up from his coma and feeling like a changed man, who could start over and do some good in the world. EJ declares that if he’s going to defend Johnny, he needs to revert to his old ways and be ruthless, much more than he already has been. EJ wants Johnny know that whatever strategy or tactic he uses, it is not about hurting another person and is all about protecting him. EJ declares that anything he does is because he loves him with his whole heart. Johnny says he knows and he’s so grateful that EJ is on his side. Johnny says he loves him too as they hug.
Marlena tells Susan that she’s not in the mood for this right now. Susan says she needs her to listen. Susan brings up Marlena’s blood and wishes she could see what it was. Susan talks about caring so much about Marlena and wanting her to feel better. Susan feels awful that she can’t figure out what’s plaguing her but she wishes she could. Marlena says she does too.
Rafe tells Cat that she’s a quick study and that he’s impressed. Cat jokes about being ready to take on the bad guys. Rafe says they’ll have a few more lessons, but as long as she is his partner, he will protect her with his life.
Gabi goes home and gets a call from Tony. Gabi assures that she’s on it as she and Xander are having dinner tonight where she is going to work him and find out everything Tony wants to know.
Sarah tells Xander that she was hugging Brady goodnight. Xander remarks on Sarah not waiting until the ink is dry on their separation before moving on with his nephew. Sarah argues that Brady bought her a friendly drink and that might be a foreign concept to him, but one person can just be nice to another person without sex being involved. Xander feels she’s being defensive. Sarah tells him to get over himself and remarks that she sure has as she storms off.
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