Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Chad joins EJ in the living room of the DiMera Mansion and thanks him for putting Stefano’s memorial together. EJ mentions that Johnny thought Stefano deserved it as Kristen walks in and calls that debatable. Chad asks Kristen how she is holding up. Kristen says she’s been better then informs them that Rafe was there earlier looking for Dimitri and EJ.
Anna and Tony walk through the town square. Anna understands he couldn’t enjoy the rest of their trip after learning that Stefano is truly gone. Tony says he has to be there for his family while Anna says she has to be there for him. Tony says it’s time to get to the mansion so they walk off together.
Johnny prepares for Stefano’s memorial at home until Chanel tells him that she can’t go with him.
Abe gets dressed at home as Paulina hands him his keys. Theo comes in and questions where Abe is going. Abe responds that he’s going to the same place he is, Stefano’s memorial. Theo is shocked and responds that he doesn’t think Abe should do that.
Kayla and Steve are outside the Pub. Steve gets a text from Jada that she’s with Stephanie now and won’t leave until they get back. Kayla asks if he’s sure this is the right plan to set a trap to catch Jeremy. Steve asks what choice they have in order to protect Stephanie, especially since Julie wouldn’t let JJ keep tabs on Jeremy at her place because Julie doesn’t believe Jeremy is the stalker. Kayla admits part of her doesn’t want to believe it either. Steve says if only things could be that simple.
Marlena and Roman sit together at the Brady Pub as Kate takes Marlena’s coffee. Marlena guesses Stefano’s memorial is starting soon. Roman tells Marlena that she can still bail but Marlena feels she needs to be there. Marlena thanks Kate for letting her tag along as she wouldn’t want to be there alone. Roman encourages that she’s not and never will be alone. Marlena hugs Roman as Kate looks on. Kate decides she wants to go ahead early so she’s not late. Roman tells her that Steve and Kayla will be there soon, so they can wait a little longer but Kate says she wants to go alone so she can say goodbye to Stefano on her own. Roman says he understands as Kate exits. Kate runs in to Steve and Kayla outside, so Steve questions where she’s going. Kate says Stefano’s memorial of course. Kayla thought they were all going together. Kate says everyone but her and that she’ll see them there as she walks off.
Abe questions Theo not wanting him to go to Stefano’s memorial. Theo says he wants him there but questions how he can mourn Stefano’s passing when he knows that Abe is privately celebrating it. Paulina assures Theo that neither of them are celebrating Stefano’s passing. Abe says they know Theo loved Stefano and their hearts go out to him, so he just wants to be there for him. Theo says he appreciates that but he’s okay.
Johnny asks if Chanel isn’t feeling well. Chanel clarifies that she feels fine but she couldn’t sleep thinking how awkward it would be for her to be mourning Stefano with his family when she never even met him. Chanel doesn’t like the idea of being in the same room as EJ. Johnny says he gets it and he’s fine.
EJ says he’s used to Rafe harassing him but thought he’d wait until after Stefano’s memorial. Kristen doubts Rafe is that sympathetic given what EJ put him through. Chad asks that they not do this now. EJ argues that Rafe has no proof he did anything to him. Kristen points out that Rafe was eager to pin something on him. Kristen adds that after what EJ put them all through, she hopes Rafe locks him up and throws away the key. Chad asks again for them not to do this and guesses Rafe just has follow up questions about the kidnappings. Kristen responds that she thinks he has a lot more than that. Chad gets that Kristen is upset with EJ over what happened with Rachel. Kristen cuts him off and warns she just lost a brother and disowned another, so she would hate to add his name to that. EJ remarks that he was the victim. Kristen tells him to go to Hell. Chad yells at them to stop and says they are the only ones who know the grief and trauma they are living along with Tony and Theo. EJ adds that they only way they will get through this is as a family.
Johnny tells Chanel that nothing is more important to him than their family, so if skipping the memorial makes things easier for her then it’s a no brainer. Johnny promises he won’t let EJ get to him because Chanel, Trey, and their unborn baby are his family now and nothing will ever change that as they hug.
Marlena tells Roman that Kate seemed a bit upset and suggests he go after her but Roman says he thinks Kate needs to do this on her own and he can’t let Marlena go to the memorial by herself. Kayla and Steve then enter, so Marlena asks to go to the memorial with them. Steve asks if everything is alright since they just saw Kate take off by herself. Roman decides he will head out now then and says he’ll see them at the memorial, so he exits. Kayla asks Marlena what they missed. Marlena thinks feelings are a little raw right now. Steve knows it must be especially hard for Marlena since John isn’t here as he knows it would’ve been satisfying to know he was getting closure after everything Stefano put him through. Marlena recalls a time when John thought that he was a DiMera and he was horrified by the thought, but thankfully it turned out not to be true.
Abe decides if Theo doesn’t want him to go to Stefano’s memorial, he respects that and will stay home. Paulina decides she will head out since Johnny and Chanel want her to watch Trey while they go to the memorial. Paulina offers to give Theo a ride which he says he will appreciate. Theo mentions that he can’t wait to return to his normal life which Abe guesses includes his job at DiMera.
EJ comments that Stefano would be proud of them getting along. Kristen thinks she’s being respectful to warn EJ that he’s on thin ice with the law and could flee the country. Kristen asks if anyone has heard from Dimitri. Chad says he hasn’t but he wasn’t close to Stefano so he’s probably staying out. EJ suggests maybe Rafe found something about his alleged kidnapping in Alamainia. Kristen remembers that Rafe did share the news that Vivian was telling the truth that Stefan really is dead. Kristen remarks that between Peter, Stefan, and Stefano, the funeral industry is making a real killing on the DiMeras. EJ asks if anyone has seen Gwen. Kristen responds that she told her to stay clear of the mansion. EJ remembers he should go check on Susan as he thinks it’s best that she keeps a low profile too. Chad asks why since they agreed the memorial should be open to anyone. EJ responds that she was down earlier and had her private moment with Stefano’s urn but he’s not sure her third eye would go well with everyone. Tony and Anna arrive, so EJ tells them refreshments are in the dining room as he exits. Chad says it’s good to see them. Tony tells Kristen that he’s sorry about Peter as he knows she was faced with an incredibly difficult decision. Kristen hopes Peter is at peace now. Theo arrives and greets Chad and Kristen. Chad says it’s good to see him out of the hospital. Theo hopes Kristen has recovered as well. Kristen says she has physically at least. Theo comments that it all seems civilized and that everyone’s behaving. Kristen tells him to give it time as it will become a madhouse soon enough. Tony and Anna talk about Stefano’s urn as Anna recalls when she carried around an urn thinking Tony had died until she found out he hadn’t.
EJ steps outside of the DiMera Mansion and calls Gwen, leaving a voicemail that he needs to speak with her as soon as Stefano’s memorial is over as Rafe is back in town and has questions for him. EJ warns that Gwen better damn well clue him in on what happened in Alamainia.
Paulina joins Chanel at home to babysit Trey and asks where Johnny is. Chanel informs her that he left for Stefano’s memorial but she’s not going. Paulina asks if everything is okay. Chanel says that it is, but she couldn’t stand the thought of being in the DiMera Mansion or around EJ.
Johnny goes to the DiMera Mansion and greets Kate inside. Johnny says it’s good to see her and he’s glad she came. Kate asks how Chanel is. Johnny says she’s good at home with Trey. Johnny asks if they should head in to the living room but Kate tells him to go ahead as she needs another moment. Johnny heads in where EJ greets him and asks where Chanel is. Johnny responds that she’s at home with Trey which EJ guesses is because she can’t stand being around him. EJ admits he can’t blame her but he’s glad Johnny is there. Johnny says he is too.
Chad steps out of the room to greet Kate and asks how she’s doing. Kate responds that she doesn’t know, but she’s really glad to see him as they hug.
In the living room, Theo asks Johnny how everything is going at DiMera Enterprises. Johnny jokes that it hasn’t gone up in flames yet. Theo says there are plenty of division heads he can rely on while he warms up to things. Johnny doesn’t think he’ll have to much longer since Theo is out of the hospital. Theo confirms that the doctors say he can return to work in a couple of weeks which EJ seems to take note of.
Kate asks Chad what’s wrong with this picture when he’s lost his father but he’s the one comforting her. Chad tells Kate that he’s glad to as she was very important to him. Chad brings up that Kate was there for him when his mother died, so he’ll always be there for her. Roman arrives and greets Kate, so Chad says he’ll see her inside and heads in to the living room. Kate tells Roman that she should go in too but Roman stops her and apologizes about earlier, saying he should’ve realized what she was going through and that it was insensitive of him. Kate says she can manage on her own but Roman says she’ll never have to as long as he’s around and hugs her.
Chanel finishes a call about the Bakery and tells Paulina it’s one fire to put out after another. Paulina encourages Chanel to delegate. Chanel knows she has a lot on her plate right now, but Johnny agreed that he would be home more with Trey as soon as he’s done with his stint as CEO of DiMera. Chanel admits she’s counting the days until Theo goes back to work and Johnny will be done with all things DiMera.
Roman and Kate head in to the living room. Roman and Johnny talk while Kate observes the table of Stefano’s photos. Kate supposes she said everything she needed to say to Stefano while he was alive, so she doesn’t want to dwell on the past but focus on the future. Kate talks about Roman hating that Johnny is working at DiMera, so she’s helping ensure that Johnny’s tenure there is brief but slightly painful. Kate adds that sometimes pain is what helps them grow. Kate says that everything will turn out for the best in the end for Johnny and for Titan which is where she’s loyal to now. Kate says that Titan is her son’s company and Stefano would do the same for one of his sons. Johnny comes over so Kate tells him the table is all his and steps away. Johnny imagines this is a disappointing moment for Stefano since he knows he had every intention of living forever and he kind of wishes he could have. Johnny talks about Stefano always treating him so well and making him feel special. Johnny tells Stefano that he and Chanel adopted a baby and have one more on the way as EJ comes back in to the room and watches from behind Johnny. Johnny wishes Stefano was here for his babies like he was for him. Johnny admits he misses Stefano. Marlena, Steve, and Kayla arrive. EJ tells Marlena that it’s so good of her to join. Marlena responds that regardless of how she felt about Stefano, he was apart of her life and his chapter is now closed but the book is not because their families are connected. EJ agrees and then steps out of the room. Johnny comes over to greet Marlena and says he was about to head out since Chanel is home with Trey. Marlena guesses she came at the wrong time then. Johnny says he’s grateful she came at all as they hug. Steve and Kayla observe Stefano’s urn. Kayla says they are all so used to the Phoenix rising from the ashes but this time is going to be different. Steve states that Stefano is not coming back from this through him or anyone else. Steve flashes back to when Stefano’s essence was planted in his brain. Kayla tells Steve that they are done being haunted by him. Johnny leaves the living room, so EJ questions him leaving so soon. Johnny responds that he said his goodbye to Stefano and isn’t interested in breaking bread with the woman who shot EJ and let him take the fall for it. EJ says he understands and admits he overheard what he said to Stefano, though he didn’t mean to. Johnny questions what he heard. EJ reveals he heard that Chanel is pregnant and calls it fantastic news as he congratulates him. Johnny says they aren’t really telling people since it’s a high risk pregnancy, so they are waiting to spread the word. EJ points out that the baby Chanel is carrying is a DiMera. Johnny argues that the son he already has is a DiMera, but EJ says not by blood. Johnny complains that it makes no difference to them and asks since when is EJ is obsessed with blood. Johnny argues that Stefano made no distinction between Kristen and EJ, so he would be ashamed of EJ for acting like Trey is any less his grandson than the baby they have on the way. Johnny tells EJ to do him a favor and stay the hell away from him and his family as he storms out of the mansion.
Chanel tells Paulina that she can’t wait to feel the baby kick and move. Paulina calls it a wonderful feeling. Paulina points out that when Chanel starts showing, everyone is going to know she’s pregnant obviously. Chanel guesses she means EJ. Chanel tells Paulina that EJ is already trying to use Trey as an excuse to get closer to Johnny again, but Johnny still wants nothing to do with him. Chanel complains that EJ won’t take any responsibility for his actions and thinks she’s the one influencing Johnny to hate him. Chanel wonders what EJ is going to do about it.
Kayla tells Chad that they are relieved his custody situation got resolved. Chad says that things are still a little tense with Jack and Jennifer, but Stefano taught him that family is precious and more important than everything. Roman approaches the urn and tells Stefano that despite him taking his wife, his kids, and his identity, he’s made a good life for himself with Kate. Roman jokes that who would have ever guessed he and Stefano would end up sharing kids and grandkids. Roman adds that they have a new one on the way who he can love and watch grow up. Roman declares that is why despite everything Stefano took from him, he can still say checkmate and that he wins. Afterwards, everyone leaves the living room except for the DiMeras. EJ declares that he was glad they were able to give Stefano the sendoff he deserved as despite his flaws, he loved them all fiercely and they will honor and continue his legacy. EJ vows the house of DiMera will not fall. EJ suggests they head to the dining room for Stefano’s favorite dishes and wine from the cellar. Kristen declares she’s done playing nice with the host, so she will pass. Tony notes that Cook will be disappointed. Kristen tells him to put her a plate in the fridge as she walks out of the mansion. Outside the living room, Roman suggests to Marlena, Steve, Kayla, and Kate that they get ready to go. Steve suggests lunch back at the Pub. Marlena tells them to go ahead as she’d like a minute. Kayla decides she and Steve will wait for her, so Marlena thanks her and heads back inside.
Johnny returns home. Chanel didn’t know he’d be home so soon. Paulina asks how the service went. Johnny guesses it was as nice as it could be and there was no blood shed, but EJ found out Chanel is pregnant which shocks her. Johnny explains that he was talking to Stefano and EJ overheard him, so he’s really sorry. Chanel tells him not to be sorry as EJ was going to find out sooner or later. Johnny adds that it’s not like they give a damn, but EJ is really happy for them.
In a now empty living room, Marlena approaches Stefano’s memorial table and says there’s so many things she’d like to say to him on her behalf and John’s as well. Marlena says she was his obsession and she never quite understood that but she realized it had nothing to do with her, she was just his fantasy and a figment of his imagination. Marlena states that Stefano pulled her in to his web and her life was forever changed. Marlena adds that he took so much from her, but because of him, John came in to her life and gave him the strength and courage to fight the devil himself. Marlena hopes Stefano rests in peace so they’ll never have to see him again. Marlena is not sure they’ll be lucky enough to have Stefano gone forever. The candles on the table then suddenly go out, startling Marlena.
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