Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Cat helps Aaron finish packing to move in to the dorms. Aaron jokes that he’s excited to spend all his money on textbooks and ramen noodles. Cat encourages that he might learn things and meet new friend. Aaron admits he’s excited to be living with Tate. Cat encourages that he deserves some fun after all he sacrificed for their mom. Aaron talks about how Cat is going to have to making the rounds visiting him at the dorms, visiting their mom, and visiting their brother Mark in prison. Cat responds that hopefully Mark will be getting out soon and the whole family will be back together.
Brady goes home and asks Tate how it went with Sophia. Tate says she surprisingly said yes to giving him the adoption papers and will bring it to work today. Brady says that’s good that she didn’t up a fight. Tate wonders if it’s possible that they are wrong and she’s not hiding anything. Brady asks how that could be when she gave him the stock photo. Tate agrees, questioning why she would do that if she had nothing to hide. Brady instructs Tate to get the papers and says he’ll take it from there.
Holly finishes packing for college at the Kiriakis Mansion. Maggie can’t believe she’s off to college and asks how she’s feeling. Holly says she’s excited and nervous but will only be a couple miles away. Maggie points out that she could come home every other weekend and encourages her to study hard. Maggie tells Holly that college will be a wonderful adventure for her.
Marlena is at the bookstore, picking up a book.
Xander works in his office at Titan-DiMera.
Gabi sits at home, listening in from her recording device that she planted on Xander’s desk.
Philip enters the office and tells Xander that he needs to talk to him. Xander says not now as he has an appointment but Philip says too bad because this is important. Xander says his appointment is important too. Philip demands Xander show him respect and listen to what he has to say.
Gabi listens in on Xander and Philip’s conversation until Arianna walks in and questions who she’s talking to.
Holly finishes a video chat with Nicole, promising to send pictures and videos when she gets to college. Maggie is still amazed that she can talk to Nicole and see her across the ocean with just the push of a button. Holly says she misses Nicole. Maggie says she will miss Holly too. Maggie says that Holly going off on this new adventure is inspiring her to do the same. Maggie isn’t sure what that adventure is but it has to be something to keep her on her toes. Maggie repeats that she will miss her so much as they hug.
Cat tells Aaron that the car is all packed and he’s ready to embark on his new life adventure. Aaron jokes that she sounds just like their mom. Cat says she’s super honored to be able to do this with him. Aaron thanks her and calls her the best. Aaron adds that he’s so glad she’s finally settling in and seems happy. Aaron thinks he knows why since Felicity told him that she’s in love with Chad DiMera. Aaron thinks he saw some sparks flying too but Cat says he’s imagining things and that she and Chad are just friends.
Marlena hugs Tate as he talks about how he will still come visit. Brady mentions that he will bring Rachel by his dorm room when he’s all moved in. Tate decides he should get going. Tate tells Marlena that he loves her and exits with Brady. Marlena sits down and begins to read the book she got at the bookstore titled “Calm the Mind”.
Gabi claims to Arianna that she was listening to a podcast. Arianna asks if it’s anything she’d be interested in. Gabi claims it was just nutrition and eating healthy. Arianna talks about being excited for her dorm room. Gabi tells her that she’s so proud of her and gets emotional. Gabi talks about learning so much at Salem U. Arianna says they should get going.
Philip is tired of Xander treating him like the enemy when they agreed to peacefully co-exist but he’s been nothing but nasty to him 24/7. Xander complains that Philip is so annoying. Philip argues that he’s trying to make this work while Xander says he’s driving him insane. Xander asks if he wants him to pretend everything is fine between them when it isn’t and never will be. Philip warns him to dial it down before their employees hear them. Philip asks what the hell happened to anger management therapy. Xander says that’s where he’s trying to get to if Philip would get out of his way. Xander then storms out of the office.
Gabi brings Arianna to her dorm room where Maggie and Holly are inside. Arianna and Holly excitedly hug while Gabi jokes about the room being small. Holly says she can’t believe this is finally happening. Arianna sees she was sent a plant from Will and Sonny. Holly takes Arianna to see the lounge down the hall. Gabi jokes to Maggie that she will set it all up and Arianna will change everything. Maggie informs Gabi that she’s throwing a birthday party for JJ and that she will invite Arianna but she’ll probably be too busy here to come. Maggie adds that Gabi is still more than welcome. Gabi thanks her but says it would probably be awkward since her and JJ aren’t dating anymore, plus Julie being there. Maggie tries to say Julie will be nice but Gabi disagrees. Gabi remarks that at least Julie found someone else to hate besides her, in Cat Green.
Brady helps Tate carry his boxes in to his new dorm room. Aaron arrives behind and greets them. Cat then comes in with some of Aaron’s boxes. Tate and Aaron go to get more of their boxes. Cat asks Brady how Marlena is.
Xander goes to see Marlena. She apologizes for not seeing him at her office but she’s taking a leave of absence and is only seeing a few private patients, but assures this is a very safe and secure environment. Xander says he’s very glad to have made the cut. Marlena responds that she would like to help him. Marlena asks what he thinks is going on. Xander admits he’s there because Sarah forced him to as it’s the only way he can keep custody of his daughter. Marlena thought Xander agreed with Sarah that he needed some anger management. Xander explains that tomorrow is Victoria’s 2nd birthday and while he’s been trying to get ready to celebrate, his lasting memory of her birthday last year is him losing control which he never wants to happen again.
Holly says she and Arianna will get everything set up. Gabi tells Arianna that she’s going to miss her so much. Holly hugs Maggie and thanks her for everything. Maggie feels she didn’t do that much but Holly says she’s been an amazing grandmother and substitute mother, so she doesn’t know what she’d do without her love and support. Maggie feels she’s been the lucky one since the day Holly was born. Maggie promises to always be there for her as they hug. Gabi says to send pictures of the room when they are done as she and Maggie then exit.
Brady tells Cat that Marlena is doing as well as can be expected after a rough couple months. Cat sends her best. Brady hopes her leave of absence didn’t cost her a job. Cat says it’s fine and she understands that Marlena needed time after losing John. Cat adds that she will forever be in debt to John for what he did for her mother. Brady mentions hearing that her mother was being transferred to a facility near Salem. Cat confirms that and says everything is moving in a good direction. Brady asks how Cat is doing. Cat says she’s good and reveals she got another job at the hospital working for EJ. Brady admits he’s not a fan of EJ and asks her to tell him if he gives her any trouble since he’s on the board. Cat says she appreciates that.
Xander tells Marlena that Victoria is his heart, soul, and everything. Xander says Victoria sees him as a loving and caring hero, so that’s what he wants to be for her. Xander adds that no one looks at him like she does, though Sarah used to. Marlena asks how they see him now. Xander says how he sees himself as a thug. Marlena points out that he’s running a global corporation. Xander says he may wear expensive suits and sit in the executive suite, but that doesn’t change the fact that he was Victor’s enforcer for most of his life and he was very good at his job. Marlena asks how he felt about doing that. Xander says that didn’t matter as he wanted to prove he was a true Kiriakis, worthy of Victor’s approval and that was the only way available to him. Xander says in that line of work, what you do becomes who you are so he couldn’t just shake it off and become a different person. Marlena states that Victor is gone, so he can be whoever he wants to be but Xander doesn’t think that’s possible.
Tate and Aaron begin to unpack their boxes. Brady and Cat offer to help and joke about making sure to change their sheets. Brady and Cat hug Tate and Aaron. Brady tells Tate he loves him. Cat tells Aaron to call if he needs anything. Aaron thanks her for helping him. Brady and Cat then exit. Aaron and Tate start talking about plans but Tate first wants to go check in with Holly.
Arianna and Holly talk about being glad to be out of their family homes and in to their own place. Holly mentions that Tate’s going to come check out their room at some point. Arianna then gets a text from Sophia and mentions that Sophia hadn’t made up her mind about living in the dorms. Arianna notes that she can’t imagine Sophia’s mom letting her live on campus. Holly admits that she hopes not and complains that Sophia is stalking Tate as she’s working at the Pub with him and just signed up for the same film class as him. Arianna suggests Holly sign up for the class too which Holly admits Tate suggested too. Holly then opens her laptop and decides to sign up for the film class.
Philip runs in to Gabi in the town square and asks if she’s headed to the office. Gabi says she had to drop her daughter off at Salem U so she’s working remotely today. Philip calls it huge that Arianna is starting college. Gabi talks about being happy that she’s still so close, but she knows she has to back up and let her live her own life. Philip points out that Gabi has to live her life too which Gabi says she did the other night with Philip. They agree they had a really good time. Gabi adds that they just have to make sure HR never finds out. Philip then remarks that it wouldn’t matter if he wasn’t her boss anymore if he quit Titan.
Marlena encourages Xander that anybody can change and that Victor is gone so he can no longer dictate who he is. Xander remarks that no one is ever free of Victor Kiriakis, especially not his son, so what he was is in his DNA. Xander states that anytime someone sets him off, his first instinct is to turn them in to oblivion. Marlena asks for an example of what triggers him. Xander lists lying, scheming, and cheating. Marlena asks who has done that. Xander says Philip and Sarah. Xander says Philip is to be expected but he loved Sarah with all his heart and she betrayed him with a huge lie by not sharing something with him that was life changing because she didn’t trust him. Xander doesn’t think he could ever get past that.
Tate goes to visit Holly in her dorm and kisses her. Arianna decides to go to the bookstore and exits. Tate and Holly think they are going to like college as they continue kissing.
Gabi questions Philip quitting Titan. Philip responds that he’s seriously thinking about it. Gabi doesn’t understand since his father left him half the company. Philip complains that Xander is being a total jerk and it’s getting to the point where he’s had enough. Philip declares that he doesn’t want to leave Gabi and the other employees in the lurch. Gabi says that’s sweet but assures they’ll be fine and that he should do what’s best for him. Gabi asks him to just promise not to do anything rash.
Marlena asks Xander about the secret that Sarah kept from him. Xander responds that it was life changing. Marlena asks if he wants to talk about it. Xander confirms that whatever he says is confidential and stays between them. Marlena says that’s unless she thinks he’s a danger to himself or others. Xander says it’s hard for him to say. Marlena tells him to take his time. Xander then reveals to Marlena that the letter Philip used to claim half of Victor’s estate was a forgery and Vivian Alamain wrote it, Sarah found out and chose to keep him in the dark, allowing Philip to play him for a fool and now he’s stuck with him. Marlena questions why he didn’t fire Philip immediately. Xander explains that it would jeopardize the DiMera takeover which is too big of a risk, so they have to play nice. Marlena sees why he’s caring around so much anger then. Xander admits it’s pushing him to the edge because every time he sees Philip, he’s reminded of the profound pain inflicted upon him and the intense rage inside of him brought on by Philip and Sarah.
Tate and Holly kiss in bed in her dorm. Tate comments on how quickly they got the place decorated. Tate jokes that they won’t have anyone walking in on them as they continue kissing.
Aaron comes out of his dorm and runs in to Arianna, reminding her that they met at senior night. Arianna asks if he’s all moved in. Aaron confirms that they just finished unpacking and invites her in. Arianna agrees to come in for a bit since she can’t go back to her room right now since Tate and Holly are getting busy. Aaron invites Arianna to play his Nintendo Switch which she accepts and comes in.
Cat returns home and finds flowers at her door with a card that says “Looking forward to another round or two, of mini golf”
Brady goes home and tells Marlena that Tate is all settled in. Brady says he just wants him to have a good year after everything he’s been through. Brady asks if Marlena is okay. Marlena responds that she’s not as she just saw a patient and sometimes the burden of keeping other people’s secrets is just too much…
Xander returns to the office where Philip is inside. Philip asks how his session with Marlena went. Xander says it was fine and that they talked about what happened.
Gabi listens in to Xander and Philip’s conversation from home on her recording device.
Xander tells Philip that it was about what happened between them which Philip says is what he wanted to talk to him about earlier. Philip thought eventually they’d be able to get past all of it, but now he’s not so sure.
Gabi urges them to keep talking as she listens in.
Xander questions Philip not being sure they can get past it and suggests he should’ve thought of that before claiming Victor left him half of his company, using a letter that was forged.
Gabi is excitedly shocked by hearing the truth through her recording device.
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