Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Belle sits at home with Marlena and asks how Stefano’s memorial service was. Marlena responds that there was something cathartic about saying her final farewell to him, but she wishes John could’ve been there to say his piece since Stefano did him so much harm. Belle remarks that there’s no way John and Stefano will meet in the great beyond.
EJ, Tony, Chad, and Theo bring Stefano’s urn to the DiMera Crypt. EJ mentions Susan having the staff restore everything after they removed the crime scene tape. Theo points out a piece of the tape that was missed and says he’s not alright and he doesn’t think he can do this.
Marlena talks to Sami on the phone and says she did see Johnny at the service but didn’t get to speak to him. Marlena knows Johnny is grieving as he loved his Grandfather. Marlena hangs up as Brady arrives. They tell Brady that he’s always welcome as Belle suggests he could just move back in. Brady reveals he actually came to tell them that he found his own place and he’s moving in tomorrow, so he wants to get settled in just in case Rachel is discharged from Bayview.
EJ tells Theo that he doesn’t have to do this if it’s too difficult. Theo responds that he didn’t think it would be until he saw the crime scene tape. Theo feels like a coward while Chad encourages that he is brave for what he’s been through. Theo declares that he needs to do this for Stefano and himself, to say his final goodbye. Tony guesses Kristen won’t be joining them since she blames them all for Peter’s death. Kristen then enters the crypt and announces that the only person she blames for what happened is EJ. Theo doesn’t get why Kristen is so angry with EJ. Kristen thinks back to telling Chad that she confessed to shooting EJ to protect Rachel. Kristen then tells Theo tht he doesn’t need to know. EJ agrees and asks Kristen if nothing is sacred to her. EJ argues that they are burying their father while all Kristen can do is insult and cast blame. EJ says Stefano would be appalled while Kristen argues that Stefano loved pitting them against each other.
Marlena asks Brady about he and Kristen meeting with Dr. Gregory. Brady explains that Kristen wants to pull Rachel out of Bayview right away for reasons that he disagrees with. Brady adds that Dr. Gregory thinks Rachel isn’t ready, so he hopes she could persuade Kristen but Kristen can change on a dime. Brady regrets not suing for full custody when Kristen went to prison. Belle understands he didn’t think about it because they all thought she’d be in prison for the next six years. Belle suggests thinking about it now.
Theo disagrees with Kristen that Stefano would approve of them all turning against each other. Theo thinks he would want them to come together like they did when they were stuck in the crypt. Tony comments that Stefano would be impressed that they all made it out alive. Kristen points out that they all didn’t and complains that they are forgetting Peter. Tony responds that he’ll never forget Peter or that he had a special place in Kristen’s heart. Kristen flashes back to knocking Peter out. Kristen says she’s sorry they didn’t know the real Peter before Stefano changed his mind. Tony blames Peter’s illness. Kristen questions saying Stefano had nothing to do with Peter becoming cruel and sadistic. EJ says they all have painful memories of Stefano but now is the time to focus on the positives. Theo remembers Stefano as always being good to him. Chad is glad that’s his experience because the rest of them saw a very different side of him. Theo says not to hold back as he wants to know the truth about Stefano and how they all experienced him. Tony starts by stating that Stefano manipulated and brainwashed people on a regular basis. Tony talks about Stefano being faithful to his heart and chasing his dream, beginning his obsession with Marlena.
Brady doesn’t think he has it in him to go through another custody battle. Marlena suggests that Kristen can put Rachel’s needs above her own. Belle thinks she must know that sharing custody is what’s best but Brady says he’s begged her to see it that way. Belle hopes Kristen can be persuaded not to take Rachel out of Bayview because removing her would undermine her entire legal case and make everything so difficult.
Tony says that Stefano didn’t manipulate or brainwash him, but he did cast him aside for EJ. EJ denies that happening. Tony argues that he should’ve been the heir apparent as the oldest, but when EJ came on the scene, he was thrown out because he wasn’t Stefano’s flesh and blood. EJ is sorry he saw it that way. Tony argues that EJ was just as manipulative and single-minded as Stefano was. Tony points out that EJ was as devoted to Sami as Stefano was to Marlena. EJ won’t deny that he was once in love with Sami. Tony calls it obsession and a defining DiMera trait that they will obsessively stop at nothing to get what they want. Theo says he’s obsessed with chess. Tony asks Kristen about being obsessed with John and then Brady. Kristen doesn’t see the point in this. Chad thinks Tony is educating Theo on his eccentric relatives. EJ suggests they move on to the devotion they all have for their children which they learned from Stefano. Chad agrees that might be ingrained in all of them and acknowledges that Stefano would’ve laid down his life for them. Theo points out that EJ, Chad, and Kristen would all lay down their life for their children. EJ responds that Theo’s mother would’ve done the same for him. Kristen decides they are all eccentric albeit devoted parents like Stefano was and asks to get on with this.
Brady asks how taking Rachel out of Bayview would undermine her case. Belle explains that her goal is to persuade the judge not to leave Rachel’s situation up to the justice system and to leave it up to the mental health system. Belle says the best way to do that is for Rachel to be voluntarily committed to Bayview. Marlena adds that it would also show the judge that Brady and Kristen are committed to Rachel’s treatment. Brady understands it would hinder her defense if she wasn’t getting that treatment and says he’ll make sure Kristen does too.
Theo still doesn’t understand how Stefano’s bones ended up in the crypt. Tony remarks that the only person he could think of is Dr. Rolf, but none of them know where he is. EJ then thinks back to Dr. Rolf telling him about finding Stefano’s body. EJ says they may never know who was responsible but he’s glad he was brought back to them. They place Stefano’s urn down and begin to lay flowers on it as Chad speaks about his memory of Stefano being his unwavering love for him. Kristen says as angry as she’s sometimes been with Stefano, she admits he managed to capture her heart when she was in his presence. Kristen declares that in spite of it all, she is honored to carry his name. Theo talks about Stefano always making him feel valued and seen. Theo is grateful to Stefano for his mother and passing on her love to him. EJ says goodbye to his dad and says in spite of inheriting some of Stefano’s more challenging traits, he is also honored to bear his name. Tony talks about Stefano giving it his all and says he will always honor his memory. The five DiMeras join together as they close the lid. Chad suggests they go back to the house for one last toast to Stefano. Kristen and Tony agree while EJ tells them to go ahead as he wants one more moment with Stefano and then he’ll be along shortly. Tony, Kristen, and Theo exit. Chad tells EJ that he’ll leave him alone with Stefano in a minute, but he wanted to say that since they established they honor Stefano by cherishing family, he feels compelled to tell EJ that he’s very important to him. Chad knows EJ has been going through some struggles lately and he hopes things start looking up for him. Chad hopes EJ can find some inner peace going forward. EJ responds that Chad has had his share of struggles as well like losing Abigail and raising their children on his own. EJ adds that Chad is very important to him as well. EJ wishes he possessed half of the integrity Chad does and that he was half as good a father and man. Chad calls them both a work in progress and says he’s working every day to be better too. EJ tells Chad that he’s already there and declares he’s so proud to call him his brother. EJ hopes that he possesses some of Chad’s more admirable qualities. Chad tells EJ that he loves him as they hug. Chad adds that he’s there for him whenever he needs him. EJ says the same as Chad then exits the crypt.
Brady knows Kristen is at the DiMera Mansion for Stefano’s memorial, so he will have to talk to her in the morning. Belle hopes it goes well. Brady asks Marlena how the memorial went. Marlena says it went as expected and she was glad to go, but glad when it was over. Marlena adds that seeing Stefano’s children and grandchildren mourning him made her heart go out to them, even EJ.
EJ paces alone in the crypt, then sits next to Stefano’s urn and says it’s now just the two of them. EJ supposes it’s time to say goodbye but asks how he can, when he doesn’t believe he’s fully gone. EJ declares part of him will never believe he is gone.
Tony pours drinks in the living room for himself, Theo, and Chad to toast to Stefano. Tony says it wasn’t the grandest sendoff but he thinks Stefano would’ve been pleased.
EJ brings up that Rita told him that Stefano always insisted on using a fountain pen, so he leaves a fountain pen with the urn. EJ doesn’t know how many employees would still try to please their boss even after he’s gone, but he inspired loyalty in so many people. The door of the crypt then opens. EJ turns and questions what they are doing here.
Brady tells Belle and Marlena that he has to get going to set up his new place. Kristen then shows up at the door and informs Brady that Maggie told her that he found his own apartment which Brady confirms. Kristen calls it perfect timing as she surprises Brady with Rachel, who excitedly hugs him.
Tony tells Chad and Theo that Stefano would be tremendously relieved to know that Thomas and Charlotte’s custody situation turned out in Chad’s favor. Chad tells Tony not to badmouth the Hortons because they are good people and Abigail was the best person he knew. Tony says he didn’t mean to offend. Chad states that Thomas and Charlotte are just going through a lot and now that Jack and Jennifer are going back to Boston, it’s going to be a difficult goodbye. Chad adds that there’s also a situation with Jeremy, who he and Thomas are both fond of. Tony questions the situation. Chad says they are going to find out so he might as well say that Jeremy was accused of something and brought in to the police station for questioning. Chad explains that he’s afraid the parents of the other children will start gossiping and that Thomas doesn’t need to be in the middle of that right now.
Dr. Rolf enters the crypt and tells EJ that he’s sorry to interrupt his moment with his father, but he wanted to say goodbye now that everybody is gone. Dr. Rolf states that he’s relieved that Stefano has been returned to his rightful place, surrounded by his family and hopefully finally at peace. Dr. Rolf tells EJ that Stefano was an inspiration to him. EJ responds that Rolf inspired Stefano as well. EJ thanks Dr. Rolf for what he did to preserve Stefano’s life, memory, and legacy. EJ tells him that Stefano would be so proud of the work he’s doing. Dr. Rolf points out that it’s work EJ hired him to do. Dr. Rolf declares that the Phoenix may never rise again but he is alive in his children and grandchildren, especially EJ. Dr. Rolf reveals his last instruction from Stefano was to give EJ his ring when the time was right.
Brady tells Rachel that it’s so good to see her but he didn’t know it would be so soon. Rachel explains that Kristen talked to Dr. Gregory and said it was time for her to come home. Rachel asks Marlena for a cookie since she’s hungry so Marlena sends her to the kitchen. Brady can’t believe Kristen did this. Kristen argues that she told him that she would because Rachel doesn’t belong in that place. Belle argues that it’s not her decision to make and warns Kristen that she may have just blown Rachel’s only chance for the judge to be lenient on her and asks if that never occurred to her. Rachel comes back and asks Brady if they are going to their new apartment tonight. Brady thinks it’s best they stay here tonight, pointing out that all her stuff is already here. Rachel says she wants to see it and her new room. Marlena calls it a long day and says it can wait until tomorrow. Brady adds that it’s past Rachel’s bedtime anyway but says he’ll tuck her in and read her a book. Rachel says goodnight to Marlena, Belle, and Kristen. Rachel thanks Kristen for bringing her home and says she loves her as Brady takes her to her room. Belle asks Kristen if she plans on dropping any other bombshells tonight. Kristen says all that matters to her is that Rachel is out of that terrible place and agrees that everything else can be figured out in the morning, so Kristen then exits.
Chad asks what Tony is trying to say. Tony advises Chad to take a holiday and wait out the situation with Jeremy. Chad argues that he can’t just take his kids out of school. Tony points out that it would only be two weeks and he thinks it would do them good to have quality time. Chad agrees that maybe it would.
Dr. Rolf tells EJ that many rings have been made in the past but this is the original. He reveals Stefano gave it to him for safe keeping and the time has come for him to hand it over to EJ. Dr. Rolf declares that the torch is now passed to EJ to continue Stefano’s legacy. EJ calls it a formidable challenge. Dr. Rolf trusts he will rise with poise and precision as he then exits the crypt. EJ puts on the ring and envisions a memory of Stefano.
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