Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Gabi goes to her Gabi Chic office and enters with a smile as it’s decorated with flowers.
Kate joins Roman at the Brady Pub as they hug and wish each other a Merry Christmas Eve. Kate gets a table as Arianna arrives and joins her. Kate tells her that she just spoke to the director of communications as DiMera Enterprises and he is interested in her being his intern for the spring semester. Kate is sure everyone will be impressed with her and asks if she’s still interested. Arianna responds that she would be but something else has come up. Johnny arrives and greets Roman. Roman comments on EJ and the others still missing. Johnny calls it difficult times and says he was hoping for some advice if he’s not too busy.
Chanel goes to see Sarah at the hospital to get the results from her last follow up. Sarah reveals that her blood work shows elevated levels of HCG which could indicate the cancer is back.
Chad and Theo talk of being tired of digging and no sleep. They talk about Kristen still burning up with a fever until they notice someone else has been dumped in the crypt.
Philip joins Gabi in her office as she guesses he was the one who brought the flowers and says it’s too much. Philip responds that nothing is too much when it comes to her as they kiss. Philip surprises her with champagne and proposes a toast to her and the future.
Kate asks Arianna what she means that something else came up and she can’t do the internship. Arianna wishes she could but says that Gabi totally freaked out about her working at DiMera. Kate says she should’ve guessed. Arianna complains that every time she really wants something, Gabi goes in to overprotective mode. Kate admits she sees where Gabi is coming from. Arianna doesn’t and questions what Gabi is so worried about as she would just be sorting through mail in the mail room, not planning the downfall of civilization. Kate tells Arianna that if she really wants this internship, she’ll have to change Gabi’s mind, pointing out that if she was an intern at Gabi Chic, she would get labeled as a nepo baby. Roman sits with Johnny and asks what he needs advice on. Johnny tells him that his family members missing has got him freaked out and it’s come to his attention that there’s something he could do to help somewhat. Roman asks how he can help. Johnny informs him that when Theo went missing, EJ came to him to ask him to step in and help run DiMera. Johnny says he told him no, but now EJ is missing and there’s no one left. Roman asks what he’s thinking. Johnny reveals that Rita showed up at his door to beg him to consider taking the CEO position and now he’s kind of thinking he should do it.
Theo and Chad turn over the man dumped in the room as Theo wonders who he is. Kristen gets up and comes over to identify the man as her brother, Peter Blake.
Gabi asks Philip if it’s a bit early for a toast. Philip thought they could put the champagne on ice until after work or indulge after the holidays if she has plans tonight. Gabi says her only plan is work so Philip suggests they take a drive, look at Christmas lights, open the champagne and see where the night leads them. Gabi says she likes the sound of that.
Arianna agrees with Kate that Gabi would understand it would not be good for her to be called a nepo baby. Kate adds that being an intern for her mom won’t help her advance in the real world. Arianna feels her talents would be in doubt if all she ever did was work for Gabi Chic. Arianna calls Kate brilliant. Kate asks what she’s going to do. Arianna says she will just have to talk to Gabi again and convince her that working for Gabi Chic will just hold her back while working at DiMera is what’s best for her future. Roman tells Johnny that he’s done a damn good job keeping his distance from the DiMeras and making his own way, so he questions why get dragged in to their mess now. Johnny insists it would only be temporary and that Rita explained that if DiMera breaking away from Titan isn’t finalized by the end of the year, there could be major tax implications that could cost the company millions. Johnny adds that according to the by laws, the only way DiMera can be divested from the merger is if a DiMera signs off on it which Theo would’ve done by now except he’s gone and so is everyone else but him.
Sarah encourages Chanel not to jump to the worst case scenario as they can’t rule out cancer but shouldn’t assume the worst. Chanel feels it’s the most likely reason for her HCG levels to be elevated. Sarah says she will have the lab rerun her blood work and order additional tests to be sure. Chanel cries that she will try to stay positive as she hates falling apart like this. Chanel worries about not being there for her son as Sarah hugs her.
Theo and Chad help Peter to his feet. He is shocked to see Kristen. Kristen hugs him and says it’s so good to see him. Peter asks where they are. Kristen informs him that it’s the family crypt. Peter asks how he got here. Kristen says the simplest answer is that they’ve all been kidnapped. Chad introduces himself as Peter’s brother and to his nephew, Theo. Peter questions what they are doing here. Theo says they don’t know and just figured they are pawns in someone’s sadistic game.
Sarah tells Chanel that the best thing she can do is try her hardest not to jump to conclusions. Chanel agrees to try and asks when the next results will be in. Sarah says it’s Christmas Eve, so they won’t be available until after the holidays. Sarah knows it’s impossible to keep it out of her mind but advises her to try to enjoy her first Christmas with her son. Chanel says she really wants Trey to have a great first Christmas and that she needs to be strong for Johnny, Abe, and Paulina. Sarah knows it’s a lot and if she needs to talk to anyone, she’s there. Chanel thanks her and says it means a lot.
Roman gets that Johnny wants to pitch in and help his family business. Johnny gets that it worries him, but feels he already has a target on his back for being a DiMera and he doesn’t know if this would make it any bigger. Johnny points out that he does have protection with Salem police tailing him. Roman reminds Johnny that he swore to never get involved in DiMera again. Johnny says he said that to avoid getting sucked in to EJ’s orbit but EJ is not around. Roman warns that Johnny says it’s temporary but asks what if EJ and the others are never found. Johnny responds that he can’t let himself think like that. Johnny asks if Roman is telling him not to take the job. Roman says it’s not his place, but he can guess how he feels. Arianna thanks Kate for her advice. Kate says she’s always here for her and wishes her luck with Gabi. Arianna thinks she’s got this. Kate agrees and asks if it’s alright to give the communications director her contact number. Arianna says definitely, so Kate thinks she’ll be hearing from him real soon.
Gabi still can’t believe Philip went through all this trouble for her. Philip asks why any man wouldn’t go through trouble for her, calling her smart, beautiful, and sexy with a great sense of humor. Philip says this hasn’t been the best year for him, but she’s made it quite bearable. Philip calls Gabi the one wonderful thing to happen to him in a long time and he doesn’t know how he got so lucky. Gabi responds that she’s the lucky one as she kisses him.
Kristen says it’s been so long since she’s seen Peter and wishes it didn’t take this to bring him back to Salem. Peter responds that he would’ve been there earlier when Kristen said their mother was still alive until EJ had her kidnapped. Peter then asks if there’s any chance EJ is behind this. Theo responds that they thought so until EJ got put in there with them. Peter is surprised to learn that EJ is there too. Kristen says Tony is too as Chad points out that they are asleep in the back of the crypt. Peter remarks that it really is a DiMera family reunion. Kristen admits she still thought EJ was responsible even after he got shoved in with them, so he could witness the torture from close up.
Arianna and Kate go over to greet Johnny with Roman. Arianna asks how Trey is. Johnny says he’s great. Arianna says she’ll drop by his apartment later to drop off a present for Trey. Arianna says she will see them later and exits. Roman gets a text that he has a truck in the back. Roman reminds Johnny that it’s his decision but he urges him to think long and hard about it as he walks away. Kate asks Johnny what decision Roman is talking about. Johnny informs her that he’s thinking about taking the CEO position at DiMera, so he was asking for Roman’s advice. Kate then asks if he’s up for some unsolicited advice.
Chanel goes home and breaks down crying.
Kate reminds Johnny that she was once CEO of DiMera Enterprises and she still cares about the company like she does Titan. Kate says that during this period of crisis, it would be a benefit for both companies if Johnny took over at DiMera. Johnny questions how so. Kate explains that Johnny was at Titan long enough to know they are having financial trouble, so right now would be the worst time to take on more debt. Johnny asks what that has to do with him becoming CEO of DiMera. Kate informs him that she’s heard from Xander and Philip that if both companies do not separate by the end of the year, then they will both be taking on millions in debt. Johnny says that Rita filled him on DiMera but he didn’t realize it would affect both companies. Kate confirms it’s true for both companies so he would be helping DiMera and Titan. Johnny points out that if he takes the CEO job at DiMera, he would have to cut ties with Titan, which means when Theo and the others are found, he’s out of a job. Kate promises that Johnny would have his job back at Titan, especially if he saves them millions of dollars that they can’t afford to spare. Johnny comments on the pressure but Kate knows he can handle it.
Kristen complains about being stuck in the crypt and no longer being sure that EJ is behind this nightmare. Peter supposes time will tell. Kristen is sorry that Peter didn’t get to see their mother. Peter reveals that he actually did see her. Kristen says she had no idea. Peter says it was very short but nice and he hoped to see Kristen too, but she was already taken to prison. Peter remarks that he spent so much time in prison already that it’s triggering to be at one now. Peter guesses Theo and Chad don’t know much about him which they confirm. Chad comments that they’ve got all the time in the world to get to know each other now.
Arianna goes to see Gabi at her office. Gabi asks what brings her by. Arianna brought by a plant as an office warming gift but jokes that she doesn’t need it and guesses all the flowers are from Philip. Gabi tells Arianna that she really appreciates it. Arianna says she is very proud of Gabi, but she also brought the plant as a peace offering because she’s taking the internship at DiMera. Gabi starts to argue. Arianna reminds her that she’s an adult, so she doesn’t have control over what she does. Gabi argues that she pays for her school and the roof over her head. Arianna asks if Gabi wants to keep her tied to her for the rest of her life. Gabi says they are talking about an internship in a mail room. Arianna asks what will happen when she graduates and her only job was working for her mom. Arianna argues that they will think she has no talent and it was the only job she could get. Gabi disagrees but Arianna asks how she can be sure and why she can’t just let her do this. Arianna points out everything Gabi achieved without her parents’ help. Arianna says Gabi made her way against the odds and she wants to do the same.
Chad points out that Peter being tossed in helps their original theory in finding out who’s behind this and escaping. Chad says it has to do with their inheritance. Peter points out that if so, that would mean whoever put them in here wants to kill them. Theo says they at least want to put them away for a very long time. Peter notes Theo not being one of Stefano’s sons. Chad points out that Theo is the CEO of DiMera Enterprises, which other than Stefano’s fortune, is the other part of the inheritance. Peter asks what he’s saying. Chad declares that whoever put them in here is one of them.
Johnny goes home and asks Chanel about her appointment. Chanel says it went fine and she’s just waiting on results. Johnny says there is something he needs to tell her. Johnny brings up telling EJ that he was not going back to DiMera, but now that EJ is missing, there’s no one to take over as CEO, so Rita asked him if he would. Chanel questions if he said yes.
Peter questions Chad thinking one of them put them in here and says they mentioned EJ earlier. Theo says they can’t rule him out but there are a couple of other siblings who have fallen out of touch. Chad brings up Megan not being likely to come back because she’d be thrown in prison. Theo states that his money is on Stefan. Peter says he never met Stefan but asks if he’s that greedy to do this to them just to get what he wants. Chad says he would do it in a heartbeat.
Gabi admits Arianna raised some good points. Arianna insists that she wants this really badly. Gabi predicts that Arianna will hate a mail room job and will be bored. Arianna assures that she won’t, but if she does, Gabi can say she told her so. Gabi hopes she won’t have to. Arianna asks if she’s cool with it then. Gabi promises to do her best to be supportive even though she doesn’t like the decision. Arianna jokingly calls it a Christmas miracle. Gabi calls Arianna her miracle and repeats that she doesn’t love this decision, but she is proud of her tenacity and standing her ground on this. Arianna is proud of Gabi for seeing her side and coming around on it. Arianna calls her the best mom anyone could ask for as they hug.
Peter says it sounds like Chad had some major issues with Stefan. Chad confirms he could say that. Peter calls the DiMeras a backstabbing lot. Chad responds that Stefan was the worst of the worst and if he is responsible for this, he hopes he rots in Hell.
Johnny tells Chanel that he hasn’t officially accepted the job because he wanted to talk to her first. Chanel questions what there is to talk about. Chanel argues that DiMeras are disappearing left and right and asks if Johnny really wants to put himself in the crosshairs. Johnny says of course not, but he already is by being a DiMera. Johnny reminds her that they have protection. Chanel questions Johnny wanting to work at DiMera. Johnny says he doesn’t, but right now, someone from the family has to step in. Johnny insists it will only be temporary until Theo gets back where he belongs. Johnny adds that he mainly said no because of EJ but now he’s missing along with the rest of his family. Johnny hates feeling helpless and feels he just needs to do something. Chanel decides she won’t stand in his way. Johnny tells her that he loves her so much as they hug. Chanel suggests he call them to let them know he’s accepting the job which Johnny goes to do.
Kate sits at the Pub and talks on the phone about how she thinks she talked Johnny in to taking the CEO position. Kate insists it’s a good idea and remarks that taking advantage of Johnny’s inexperience could be huge for Titan.
Chad tells Kristen to take a break but Kristen says she can’t until she is back with her daughter. Peter asks how Rachel is. Kristen complains that she just found out she’s in Bayview which Peter questions. Kristen wants to continue digging as she breaks down crying that she has to get back to her daughter. Chad tells her to stop as her fever is spiking. Peter asks what’s wrong with her. Theo says she has an infection. Kristen insists that she’s fine but then collapses in Chad’s arms.
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