Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Gabi, Arianna, and Rafe set up for Thanksgiving at home. Gabi mentions setting a sixth place at the table for Philip which Rafe questions. Gabi asks if she needed to give advance notice. Rafe feels she’s springing it on them last minute while Gabi calls it no big deal. Rafe argues that inviting her boyfriend over to meet the family on Thanksgiving seems like a big deal to him. Gabi argues that Philip already knows the family so there’s no need to make it a big deal and explains that Philip wasn’t happy with the Kiriakis situation, so she told him they could provide him the Thanksgiving home experience which Rafe and Arianna joke about. Rafe opens the fridge, causing Gabi to realize she forgot the milk. Gabi decides to go get it and tells them to continue cooking and to make sure Javi and Leo are still alive, so Arianna goes to check on them as Gabi exits.
Javi and Leo wake up in bed together. Leo remarks that he’s surprised his family hasn’t barged in to demand they help with Thanksgiving dinner. Javi jokes that no one wants Leo in the kitchen and calls him his weakness as they kiss.
Jennifer and Thomas set the table for Thanksgiving dinner at the Hortons. Thomas asks where to set Maggie’s place card as he thought she was coming with Holly but Jennifer explains that Maggie will be picking up Sarah from the hospital, so they are just going to have a quiet Thanksgiving at home. Thomas then comes across Chad’s place card so Jennifer asks where he wants him to sit. Thomas says as far away from him as possible. Jennifer knows Chad being there for Thanksgiving is making Thomas uncomfortable, but she also wants to thank Thomas for agreeing to invite him. Thomas remarks that he only did it for Charlotte.
Jack joins Julie in the living room of the Horton family. Julie talks about cleaning up as family are the most precious guests. Jack says he knows how difficult this day is for Julie. Julie says she doesn’t want to withdraw and is grateful to spend the day with them as they hug. Julie confides in Jack that sometimes she forgets and expects to see Doug coming down the stairs. Julie says it’s hard to realize that a year ago, Doug left them on Thanksgiving Day.
Kristen and Tony remain locked up in the DiMera Crypt. Kristen remarks that she thought prison Thanksgiving was bleak but she wishes she had that now. Tony says on the bright side, she at least has her freedom. Kristen wonders how their brothers are spending the day. Tony guesses EJ is dining alone because Chad is with the Hortons and Johnny wants nothing to do with his father. Kristen guesses Rachel would be having dinner with Brady and Marlena. Kristen hates the idea that Rachel thinks she broke out of prison, ran away, and abandoned her. Tony worries that Anna must think he skipped out on their cruise, never to return. Kristen and Tony declare that they have to get out of here.
Charlotte joins Thomas and Jennifer in the dining room. Thomas brings up pulling the wishbone. Charlotte declares that she’s going to wish for Chad to come back home. Thomas responds that the wish only comes true if you get the bigger piece of the wishbone, so if he gets it, he will wish that Chad never comes home.
Julie tells Jack that the days tend to drag without Doug as time flies when having fun. Julie remarks that there hasn’t been much fun in this family for quite awhile. Jack calls it a shame that things have gotten so messy with Chad. Julie argues that they are trying to take Chad’s children away from him and that is beyond messy. Jack agrees that things have gotten contentious and he’s sorry for that, but they hope this lawsuit will bring Chad to his senses. Julie complains that in the meantime, Thomas doesn’t want to talk to his father while Charlotte just wants to see her dad. Jack admits they hope that Charlotte is oblivious to what’s going on but insists that he and Jennifer are going to help them through this and keep them safe. Julie hopes they can put their differences aside to get through this day. Jack hopes she understands that he and Jennifer are not trying to hurt Chad and he still cares for him very much. Jack knows Chad loved Abigail and made her very happy and he loves his children, but Thomas’s accident proved to them that action had to be taken. Julie responds that she has her own opinions about Chad’s choices, but when it comes down to it, they are one family and Jack is part of it. Jack hopes someday they will all heal from this and move on, but they just have to get through today.
JJ runs in to Gabi in the town square and wishes her a happy Thanksgiving. JJ figured she’d be hard at work for the Hernandez feast. Gabi explains that she forgot the milk for the mashed potatoes. JJ says he just got off work and is heading home. Philip appears and asks what Gabi is doing there. Gabi calls it a dairy emergency. Philip and JJ greet one another while Gabi says she should get home before Rafe texts her again. Philip says he’s heading that way and offers to escort her the rest of the way. Philip informs JJ that Gabi generously invited him over for Thanksgiving. Gabi explains that Philip was light on plans. Gabi tells JJ to have a great Thanksgiving as she and Philip walk off together.
Leo and Javi kiss in bed until Arianna calls out to ask if they are coming down for dinner. Javi says they’ll be right there while Leo says they will have to have a conversation about privacy in the house. Javi then asks Leo how he would feel about them getting a place of their own. Javi says he loves his family but admits they can be a little overwhelming. Javi tells Leo that he is his family now and asks if he wants to play house with him. Leo responds by kissing him.
JJ goes home where Jack tells him that Julie and Jennifer have been cooking up a storm. JJ asks if there’s anything he can do to help. Julie says he’s been keeping the streets of Salem safe all day. Jack says they are just glad JJ made it in time to eat. JJ asks if Chad is there. Jack says not yet. Jack then brings up Doug’s job at Thanksgiving and asks JJ to help him carve the turkey. JJ says he would be honored. Julie thanks them as they head to the kitchen.
Rafe and Arianna talk about dinner and waiting for Gabi to bring the milk. Arianna says she’s going to go turn on a football game. Rafe is surprised to learn that she’s now a football fan. Arianna explains that she started dominating her fantasy football league at the dorms. Leo then comes in and says Javi is taking his time. Rafe sarcastically thanks Leo for his help in the kitchen while Leo says that his way of helping was staying out of his way. Leo adds that he did bring plenty of wine so Rafe jokes that he’s off the hook. Leo tells Rafe that there is something he’d like to talk to him about. Rafe responds that there’s actually something he’d like to talk to him about. Gabi then comes home with Philip, who wishes them a happy Thanksgiving. Philip brought wine and thanks Rafe for hosting him. Philip asks what he can do to help, but Rafe and Leo say they are good. Leo reminds Rafe to finish their talk later.
Kristen and Tony talk about Kristen’s attempts to dig in the floor. Kristen cuts her hand and asks Tony to get her a bandage. Tony questions where she thinks there are supplies. Kristen calls him useless. Tony argues that there’s nothing he can do and maybe her attitude is why no one is looking for her. Kristen suggests the cops could be tracking her down. Tony says that the cops think she probably left Salem and that he’s in the Greek isles. Kristen believes that for Thanksgiving, someone in their family will show up to pay respects to their dearly departed loved ones. Tony says they can’t name a member of the family that departed dearly. Kristen worries that they will never get out of here.
Philip thanks Rafe again for hosting him. Rafe says it must be a little different from the Kiriakis Estate. Philip says that’s never this warm. Javi jokes to wait until they are a few glasses in. Rafe says they know what time it is. Arianna suggests skipping it but Rafe calls it tradition. Philip asks what he’s missing. Gabi explains that they go around saying what they are thankful for. Arianna asks if they can wait until they are at the table but Rafe says no because the table is for eating. Arianna refuses to start so Javi starts by saying he’s thankful for the time he got to spend with Tesoro and all of them. Rafe says he’s thankful for his family as they got him through some rough times this year. Arianna and Gabi agree. Gabi adds that she’s grateful to have full control back at Gabi Chic which Arianna says she deserves. Arianna is thankful to be living on her own at the dorms. Rafe is thankful that they are all here together and healthy. Gabi tells Philip it’s his turn and asks what he is thankful for. Philip responds that after the year he had, it’s a tricky one but he’s thankful for forgiveness, knowing that even after screwing up in the worst possible way, the people who love you will still be there for you. Philip adds that he’s also thankful for loyalty and the people who stand by you meaning a lot.
Julie brings up her book club while Thomas comments on being hungry. JJ says they will eat soon and are just waiting for Chad. Charlotte questions where Chad is. Jennifer remarks that she wishes she knew. Julie guesses Chad might not have gotten her message so she goes to call him again. Jennifer complains to Jack that she cannot believe Chad didn’t even tell them where he was going and now they don’t even know if he’s going to show up. Jack suggests he took Jeremy’s advice to give some space while Jennifer argues that he didn’t say to fall off the face of the earth. Jack wonders if he could’ve stopped to pick something up at the store. Jennifer argues that he should text his kids then so they aren’t sitting here waiting. Jack admits he can’t believe that Chad wouldn’t jump through hoops to be with his kids on this day.
Rafe, Gabi, Philip, Leo, and Javi return to the kitchen after finishing their meal. Rafe talks about never being this full. Philip offers to help clean up. Arianna joins them and asks if no one is going to wach the rest of the football game with her. Javi says he’s so in while Leo says he’ll join for the halftime show. Rafe stops Philip and says guests do not do the dishes, so he tells Philip to go watch the game with Gabi and he will let them know when dessert is ready. Philip asks if he’s sure while Gabi jokes not to argue with Rafe when he’s offering to do the dirty work. Leo talks to Rafe about not being in to football and reminds him about their talk. Leo tells Rafe to go first. Rafe says that word is Leo is investigating EJ and his new clinic. Leo questions who told him that. Rafe asks if he has any idea what’s going on there. Leo says no, but the fact that Rafe is acting suggests that he and the FBI suspect something fishy. Rafe responds that he thinks it’s always a good idea to keep an eye on EJ and the DiMeras. Leo mentions how they can’t keep an eye on Tony and Kristen and asks if he knows anything about that. Rafe says no and if he did, he couldn’t talk to him about it. Rafe then asks if that’s what Leo wanted to talk to him about. Leo says his was about him and Javi as he wanted to ask Rafe for a huge favor.
Jennifer calls for them to have dinner. Charlotte asks about Chad. Jennifer hopes he’ll be there soon but declares they can’t wait any longer.
Tony lets Kristen use one of his shirts as a bandage. Kristen says if they can’t figure out a way to escape, they could at least figure out who is keeping them here. Kristen asks why them and why now. Tony points out that whoever brought them wasn’t planning on starving them to death. Kristen agrees that they have enough food to last them years which is also the bad news. Kristen wonders how long they are going to keep them in here. Tony suggests there could be another reason why the supply is so plentiful. Tony says when he first arrived, he was alone and then Kristen showed up. Kristen asks if he’s saying they can expect company for Thanksgiving.
Julie says the prayer ahead of Thanksgiving dinner, saying they are grateful for everyone at the table and everyone who cannot be with them. Charlotte looks over at the empty space for Chad.
Philip, Gabi, Arianna, and Javi rejoin Leo and Rafe in the kitchen for dessert. Philip thanks Gabi again for including him. Gabi thanks him for coming and says they were glad to have him. Arianna adds that Philip was good luck for her fantasy football league. Leo then presents Javi with a piece of pie with Javi’s mother’s engagement ring on top which Javi questions. Javi points out that she left that to Rafe. Leo responds that he asked Rafe if he could borrow it. Rafe clarifies that he said no to borrowing it and that Leo could have it because it always should’ve been Javi’s. Javi questions what is happening. Leo then gets down on one knee and proposes to Javi.
Tony tells Kristen to stop pacing while Kristen questions what she is supposed to do until the door to the crypt suddenly opens.
Leo points out that he didn’t say what he was grateful for earlier and he was about to, but something told him to wait as he hoped to do it now like this. Leo tells Javi that he is eternally grateful for him. Leo recalls knowing the night they met that there was something special about him. Leo says he never would’ve guessed where that night would lead them and somehow they survived his screw ups, so now he feels they are closer than ever and like there is nothing he could say that Javi wouldn’t understand and still love him. Leo points out that now they live with his amazing family and raised a child together. Leo repeats that he never felt like he had a family until Javi brought him in to his. Leo says thanks to all of them, he realized he was missing love, support, kindness and craziness. Leo adds that when he asked Rafe for the ring, he didn’t know that he would give it to him right then. Leo jokes about being impatient and says he knows the ring won’t fit but it’s symbolic. Javi responds that he has something symbolic for him and kisses him as he says yes to his proposal. Everyone applauds as Leo calls it the happiest moment of his life. Leo says they will take the ring to the jeweler tomorrow to get it to actually fit him. Gabi says until then and puts it on a necklace and puts it on Javi. Gabi says she never thought she’d say this but welcomes Leo to the family. Leo hugs her and thanks her, saying he’s so grateful and they are all the greatest. Javi calls Leo an amazing addition to their family. Rafe jokes that if Leo hurts Javi, there will be hell to pay. Leo promises to make Javi as happy as he makes him. Javi responds that he already does. Rafe wishes them both a long and happy life as husband and husband as they hug.
JJ suggests Thomas and Charlotte head upstairs to start their annual Monopoly tournament, so they exit the kitchen. Jennifer cannot believe Chad did not show up and brings up the look on Charlotte’s face. Jennifer asks if Jack thinks Chad spent Thanksgiving with Cat. Jack would like to think Cat is not the reason that Chad did not show. Jennifer questions what other reason there would be. Jack relates to knowing what it’s like to be the pariah of the family and that today would’ve been a really difficult day for Chad. Jennifer argues that they agreed to put that aside for today. Jack didn’t think anything would keep Chad from being there so he hopes Chad is okay. Julie’s phone then goes off so Jack checks and sees a message from Chad, saying he just saw this and to tell the kids he loves them.
Julie sits in the living room at a photo of Doug, talking about it being the first Thanksgiving without him and how she knew it would be difficult. Julie asks Doug to do something to bring peace back to the family as she begins to cry.
Someone is tied up with a mask over their head and dumped in to the DiMera Crypt with Kristen and Tony. Kristen removes the mask revealing an unconscious Chad.
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