Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
At the hospital, Alex prepares Stephanie to leave. Alex hugs her and promises she will feel so much better when they get back home.
At the police station, Jada sits with Jeremy in the interrogation room and tells him how impressed she was with how he and Stephanie worked together while they were tied up. Jeremy gives Stephanie the credit and says she was a rockstar. Steve then arrives and tells Jeremy that he just wanted to tell him in person how very sorry he is.
JJ sits at home, on the phone with Jennifer. JJ says he’s fine and just trying to figure out where to go from here as they finish their call. Julie comes in and tells JJ that she just got back from seeing Shawn, who told her everything. JJ says he screwed up and could’ve got him killed. Julie says Shawn explained what happened and he’s worried about him and she is too.
Kayla checks on Shawn at the hospital, advising him not to overdo it. Shawn hates being a burden on anyone and wants to get out of the hospital bed, but promises to pull it back a little. Kayla jokes that she doesn’t believe him, so she’s glad he isn’t going home alone. Kayla adds that she will tell Jada to make sure he’s taking it easy while she’s looking after him. Belle arrives with flowers and questions what she just said. Kayla says she was just urging Shawn to take it easy during physical therapy which Belle calls good advice. Kayla says she’ll let them catch up and check on Shawn later as she exits. Belle then questions Shawn about Jada looking after him. Shawn confirms that he’ll be staying at her place for awhile. Belle questions why as she thought with parents out of town, she would be his go-to since they are still family. Shawn says he appreciates her offer but felt it would be better and more comfortable to make other arrangements for both of them.
JJ tells Julie that he’s fine and doesn’t want her to worry. Julie is concerned because she remembers he went to a very dark place after he shot Theo. Julie says she also remembers how hard he worked to bring himself out of that depression. Julie asks if he’s talking to anyone. JJ says he’s still seeing his therapist and assures that he’s not thinking about hurting himself. Julie encourages that he’s not alone and he’s not being judged. JJ responds that no one could judge him as harshly as he’s judging himself.
Steve states that he broke his own rules when it came to finding his daughter’s stalker as he let his feelings run the show and zeroed in on Jeremy when he should’ve been considering all the other possibilities. Jeremy acknowledges that Owen did an excellent job of framing him and given his past behavior, he gets why everyone suspected him. Steve appreciates his understanding but feels his mistake could’ve cost them their lives and he should’ve done things differently. Jeremy feels they did everything they could to find Stephanie and rescuing her meant rescuing him too, so he’s very grateful for everything did and he thanks God they made it out alive. Steve informs him that Stephanie told him that he had a chance to get away without her, but he chose to stay to keep her safe and for that, he will be eternally grateful.
Kayla goes to Stephanie’s hospital room with her discharge papers, but admits she would feel better if she stayed another day. Kayla knows that’s not what she wants so she’ll have to settle for checking in on her at her apartment several times a day. Alex reminds her that they are newlyweds. Kayla assures her first visit will be very brief and she’ll just bring dinner to give them one less thing to worry about. Alex calls that very kind of her. Kayla tells Stephanie that she loves her and tells Alex to take care of her as she then exits. Alex reminds Stephanie to get plenty of rest and recovery. Stephanie says not yet as she’ll rest when she gets home, but there’s something she needs to do first.
Jada has Jeremy sign his witness statement. Jeremy says he wants to see Owen put away for life after everything he put them through. Jada thanks him. Jeremy says he’s glad to do it. Jeremy shakes hands with Steve, who tells him to take care. Jeremy thanks Steve and then exits. Steve asks if Jada is doing okay. Jada says she’s just wound up and feels like she’s been on an express train with no brakes and the doors sealed shut. Steve says he knows the feeling. Jada talks about what Stephanie went through and what Steve and Kayla must have been going through, so she feels she has no room to complain. Steve understands she went through a lot while worrying about Stephanie and running the whole police force. Jada is grateful that worrying about Stephanie is over. Jada mentions not getting a chance to see Stephanie today and asks how she’s doing. Steve responds that she says she’s doing great, but he doesn’t believe her.
Kayla finds Leo in the hospital lobby with his laptop. Kayla comments on Leo not being in his hospital room and reminds him that he’s not to be having screen time after his concussion. Leo complains that he can’t be without his job. Kayla calls him an interesting, funny, and charming man who has had some struggles but always tried to make himself better. Leo blames his head trauma for being overly sentimental but calls Kayla the kindest and loveliest human being on earth. Leo thanks her for rescuing him from his pity party and hugs her.
Julie tells JJ that a mistake does not define him, but how he comes back from it does. Julie calls him strong and smart with a wonderful heart, so she has every faith that he will come out of this situation even stronger. JJ wishes he had the same faith in him that she does. Julie encourages that everyone that knows him and loves him knows that he will have a bright future, so they have to make sure he knows that too. JJ thanks her for everything as they hug.
Belle questions Shawn not being comfortable staying with her. Shawn acknowledges that they are family and they share a child, but he worries about being together with her again that closely. Belle admits she hadn’t thought of it like that and guesses she agrees that being together that closely could bring up feelings that would make both of them uncomfortable. Shawn thanks her for understanding. Belle asks what about him and Jada. Shawn says what happened between he and Jada doesn’t compare to their history. Shawn clarifies that he will be sleeping in the guest room, then adds that he doesn’t know if the offer still stands since he failed to include some details about the shooting because he was trying to protect JJ but it backfired on him when JJ came in and quit the force. Shawn wishes he just disclosed everything from the beginning. Belle responds that she can relate.
Steve tells Jada that after everything Stephanie has been through, he doesn’t know how she could be okay. Jada encourages that he and Kayla raised a smart, strong, and capable woman. Alex and Stephanie then enter the interrogation room. Steve questions what they are doing here. Stephanie responds that she needs to see Owen. Jada asks if she’s sure that’s a good idea. Steve asks what good that’s going to do. Alex adds that Owen had no remorse. Jada tells Stephanie that it won’t do any good but Stephanie yells to stop and declares that she knows what she needs to do and she’s doing it now.
Julie encourages JJ that everyone is there for him which he says means a lot. Julie reminds him that he has a bright future. Jeremy then comes home, so Julie asks how it went at the police station. Jeremy says it went well and he said what he needed to say. Julie is so glad this awful chapter is behind him now. Julie heads to the kitchen while JJ tells Jeremy that he’s really happy for him, that he was vindicated and everyone knows they were wrong about him. Jeremy responds that he’s not sure he deserves it with the things he’s done in his past, but now he has to look ahead to what he’s going to do next. JJ says that makes two of them.
Leo asks Kayla how long his mood swings are going to go on after his concussion. Kayla suggests scheduling a session with Marlena. Leo says he already poured his heart out to her, so there’s nothing she can do. Kayla knows he’s struggling right now but says heartache and pain lessen in time. Leo doesn’t know that time will make this heartbreak better and blames himself, saying he had two chances at love in life and squandered both of them. Kayla encourages that he has a lot to give and love is not done with him by a long shot, so Leo hugs her.
Steve and Alex pace outside the interrogation room, complaining that this is a bad idea as Jada brings Owen into the interrogation room to face Stephanie. Owen excitedly says that his love came to him while Jada asks Stephanie if she’s sure and then exits. Steve argues that she should not be in there by herself with him. Alex agrees but Jada says she’ll be fine and if anything happens, they are right there. Stephanie then gets up and closes the blinds to the window.
Leo tells Kayla that she has emotionally resurrected him, commenting that she did so right after everything that happened with Stephanie. Leo feels he was wasting her time with his tame problems, but Belle arrives and says everyone needs to unload their problems from time to time and tells Leo to complain away.
Jeremy says he knows he hasn’t always been the best guy or made the best choices and his past is always there to cast a shadow. Jeremy admits he’s struggling to let go of his anger towards the people who thought the worst of him, hunted him down, and showed up at his work. JJ says that includes him as he was spying on him in his own house. Jeremy says he can forgive JJ since he had a job to do and Owen made him look guilty as hell. Jeremy clarifies that he’s talking about the people that jumped to the wrong conclusion from the very beginning and those that barely know him or how hard he’s worked to become the person he is.
Owen remarks that he and Stephanie are alone as last and it wouldn’t have to be this way if she just gave him a chance from the start and opened her heart to his love. Stephanie questions calling what he did love. Stephanie argues that love is what her parents have and what she and Alex have. Stephanie tells Owen that he doesn’t love her and she will never ever love him, calling him a psychotic bastard. Owen says she says that now, but she’ll see.
Kayla asks Belle about her visit with Shawn. Belle says it was fine. Kayla says she needs to get back to work and reminds Leo to not be looking at screens as she walks away. Leo tells Belle about his mood swings due to his concussion and thanks her for not charging him for helping Dimitri escape the hospital. Belle responds that her job is to ensure that justice is done and in this case, that could only be done with he and Dimitri in Alamainia. Leo promises not to pull any more alarms and he’s thankful to be back in Salem, but wishes Dimitri could be that lucky. Belle points out that charges in Alamainia are out of her jurisdiction. Leo feels guilty leaving him behind when he knows that Dimitri had nothing to do with Vivian’s disappearance. Leo complains that he’s proven useless to both the men he loved and a failure in both life and love. Belle suggests he write his feelings down and get it out that way. Leo reminds her that Kayla said no screens while Belle asks when doctor’s orders have ever stopped Leo Stark.
Jeremy tells JJ about finding Stephanie in the hidden room and it killed him that the things he’s done in the past made her so afraid of him. Jeremy guesses the good that came out of it was that Stephanie saw that he was genuine about wanting to learn from his mistakes and become a better guy. JJ asks if he still has feelings for Stephanie. Jeremy responds that it’s mostly suppressed by now as it’s been a long time since they were together, but she’ll always be the one that got away or rather the one he pushed away. Jeremy feels that being held captive together has bonded them in a way. JJ understands that no one understands what they went through except for them, like their own secret society.
Stephanie tells Owen that all she will see is that he’s a sadistic son of a bitch and that now he’s the one being held prisoner in handcuffs. Stephanie says people came searching for her, but not a soul will come searching for him because he’s a worthless loser. Stephanie declares that she’s the one with the power now. Owen says this is the woman he fell in love with and talks about when they kissed. Stephanie slaps and repeatedly screams that she hates him until Alex, Steve, and Jada burst in. Alex comforts Stephanie while a cop has to hold Steve back and Jada escorts Owen back out as he tells Stephanie that she may hate him but she’ll never forget him, leaving Stephanie horrified as Alex tries to console her.
Leo tells Belle that he will request a pad and pencil which she says sounds like a good idea. Leo tells her to take care as he walks away. Belle then gets a call from Chad and says it’s so good to hear from him. Chad informs her that he and the kids are coming back soon. Belle says they miss him and that a lot has happened since he left. Belle asks how much time he’s got as she walks away on the call.
Jada goes to the hospital to visit Shawn, who asks how her day has been. Jada says it’s been a long hard day and week but probably not as much as his. Shawn feels it’s about to get harder as he assumes Jada is here to suspend him and rescind her offer to move in with her. Jada tells Shawn that she is disappointed that he failed to disclose all events involved in an officer shooting, so she will have to put a warning in his file but he’s not suspended. Jada adds that he will have to earn back her trust. Shawn thanks her and says he totally understands her decision. Jada is not rescinding her offer for him to come stay with her while he recovers if that’s still what he wants. Shawn assures that it is what he wants.
Steve joins Kayla at the hospital and offers to take her to lunch. Kayla says they can celebrate Stephanie being discharged. Steve tells her that Stephanie showed up at the police station with Alex to confront Owen and they couldn’t talk her out of it. Steve says she shouldn’t have been there but she was defiant and distant. Steve worries that Stephanie might be shutting down on them. Kayla asks what happened with Owen. Steve explains that she was really shaken up and shouldn’t have been there. Steve says he’s never seen that look in her eyes, so he’s really worried about her. Kayla responds that now she is too.
Alex brings Stephanie home to their apartment. Stephanie tells him that it’s good to be home and she’s sorry about what happened earlier with Owen as she completely lost it. Alex assures that he totally understands. Alex tells her how happy he is that she’s back home and beyond blessed to call her his other half. Alex knows she’s been through so much and their life as husband and wife has barely begun, but he wants them to move forward together with the life they always dreamed of. Alex puts her ring on as they say they love each other and they kiss.
JJ feels it sounds like Jeremy still has feelings for Stephanie. Jeremy responds that it doesn’t matter what he feels because she’s married. Jeremy adds that he’s not staying in Salem because of her, but because it wasn’t right for him to be run out of town and accused of crimes he didn’t commit. Jeremy says things have changed and admits he would like the opportunity to make things right with Stephanie. JJ brings up what happened with Owen. Jeremy feels he owes it to himself to stick around and see things through. JJ asks what exactly that means. Jeremy guesses they will see.
Leo sits in his hospital room, writing about how his heart is split down the middle with one side belonging to Javi and the other side belonging to Dimitri. Leo writes that Javi is done with him while Dimitri is locked away in Alamainia, perhaps never to darken his doorway ever again. Leo writes that now Javi and Dimitri are both out of his life, possibly forever, but then Dimitri suddenly enters the room, surprising Leo.
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