Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Leo goes to the Brady Pub and sees Javi (now played by Jacob Martinez) sitting at the bar, texting. Leo guesses Javi is texting his boyfriend but admits it’s none of his business. Roman comes out to take their order and they both end up ordering the same chicken soup.
Chad brings Thomas and Charlotte to the book store and tells them to pick out whatever they want while Julie talks about being happy to stay open for them. Julie says they can’t go away for the whole summer without something to read and asks when they leave. Chad informs her that the kids are going with Jack tomorrow morning to Boston. Julie encourages them to have fun and admits they will be missed but they will video chat every day. Julie then directs the kids to get books. Julie tells Chad that she knows it will be hard on him to go all summer without his kids around. Chad says it’s not like he has a choice. Julie comments on on Chad, Jack, and Jennifer working through the custody dispute and notes that she thinks it’s important for the kids to know their grandparents as it’s what Abigail would’ve wanted. Chad says not like this.
Tate sits at Holly’s side in the hospital as Arianna arrives to ask how she’s doing. Tate says there’s still no change and that Sarah still has no idea what’s going on with her. They talk about if Holly possibly ate something that’s interacting with her meds.
Brady brings Sarah a sandwich and espresso at the hospital. Sarah thanks him as she can’t remember the last time she ate which Brady notes is not good. Sarah says she can’t bring herself to take a break until she figures out what’s going on with Holly. Brady asks how she’s doing. Sarah responds that she’s not getting any worse, but not getting any better. Sarah wants to assures Holly that she’s fine but she won’t make promises that she doesn’t know she can keep.
Roman goes to get Leo and Javi’s orders and tells them to help themselves to coffee. Leo comments on Javi not feeling well since he always ordered chicken soup when he was coming down with something. Javi clarifies that he’s getting it for Chanel since she started chemo today. Leo says that great minds think alike as he was also ordering for Chanel and picked up some groceries for them which Javi acknowledges is good of him. Javi talks about visiting Tesoro and they talk about how much he’s grown. Leo hopes to babysit while Johnny and Chanel are busy. Javi mentions that he’s offered too. Leo suggests coordinating their child care schedules so they don’t end up at the apartment at the same time.
Brady knows Sarah is scared for Holly and frustrated because she can’t find answers, but asks her to go easy on herself since she’s doing everything she can. Sarah says all she has is a gut feeling that Destiny and her sister’s death were related to Coriseal and now it’s in Holly’s system. Brady points out that none of Holly’s side effects are tied to Coriseal. Sarah calls it a medical mystery that they are no closer to solving.
Tate tells Arianna that Holly got sick before they had dinner, so the only things she ate were the snacks that they all ate. Ari points out that Holly was only drinking water all weekend which Tate questions. They realize that Holly drank from the tap which could be the only thing she had that they didn’t. Tate decides he has to tell Sarah because it could be the one thing that helps, so he rushes out of the room.
Chad tells Julie that it’s not that he doesn’t want the kids spending time with their grandparents, but he hates being away from them for months. Julie talks about when Jennifer and Hope went to sleepaway camp when they were little and had to write letters home while Chad has modern technology to see and talk to Thomas and Charlotte anytime. Chad guesses he has to be grateful for that. Julie suggests he make some fun plans for himself this summer and asks if he has any ideas. Chad then asks if Julie has any books on Verdi.
Arianna goes home to pack her bags. Javi’s boyfriend Gus questions her really moving out. Ari responds that there’s no way she’s living there after what Gabi pulled.
Leo asks Javi how work is going. Javi says it’s fine and he’s finally off probation after disobeying protocol. Leo is glad Johnny survived and Javi wasn’t hurt. Leo asks how Gus is. Javi responds that he’s loving life in Salem and fitting in well at the fire department. Leo says that’s great and asks if it’s not too close for comfort to be living together and working together. Javi says it’s actually going great. Roman brings them their chicken soups. Leo decides to pay for both and says it’s his treat for Chanel. Javi thanks him and tells him to take care as he exits the Pub.
Brady tells Sarah that when John was stuck on a case, he would throw out the theories and speculation and just look at the facts, so he thinks they should think about what they really know as the facts. Sarah states that four teenagers went on a getaway and they know sometimes teenagers experiment with alcohol. Brady calls that a theory while what they know is that all the kids said Holly did not drink or take anything but her prescription meds. Sarah adds that all that showed up in her blood work was Coriseal and the antidepressants she was taking. Brady asks if there was any way the meds could’ve been swapped out with Coriseal. Sarah says that the lab confirmed they were not and she wants to believe Holly, but brings up her past. Sarah admits she went through Holly’s purse while she was sleeping but didn’t find anything. Tate then comes running over and announces that he thinks he’s figured out why Holly is so sick.
Julie is surprised Chad is interested in Verdi and says she’s thrilled that he has any interest in classical music. Thomas and Charlotte come back with books. Julie says she’ll go get the Verdi book but Chad says he can get that later. Chad says they were going to the Pub for milkshakes and invites Julie to come. Julie says she’d love to but she was going to visit Holly at the hospital. Chad asks about her getting sick at the lake. Julie tells him that nobody knows what’s causing it. Julie then encourages that Holly is young and strong with great doctors, so she’s sure she will be just fine.
Tate explains that it dawned on he and Ari that Holly was the only one who drank the tap water and asks if that could mean something. Sarah responds that it could. Brady points out that it wouldn’t be tested like water from the lake, so it could’ve been contaminated. Brady decides he will head to the cabin to get a sample and leaves the hospital.
Arianna packs her bags in her car as she prepares to leave. Gus tells her that Javi had to run an errand and is sorry he wasn’t there to see her off. Ari tells Gus that she’s really happy they are together as she sees how happy he makes Javi. Gus says he’s loved getting to know the family. Ari asks if he’s sure since he’s been caught up in all of the drama going on now. Gus says he’s just said that she and Gabi aren’t getting along and that she won’t be living there anymore. Gus hopes they can work it out but Ari doesn’t know how she can forgive Gabi for going behind her back and betraying her the way she did. Gus responds that he gets that the people you care about most can hurt you the most.
Julie visits Holly in the hospital and asks how she’s really doing. Holly admits she’s not great and the worst part is that they can’t figure out why she’s sick which is scaring her. Julie encourages that Sarah is a terrific doctor and that everyone is trying to figure out what’s wrong, so when they do, she will get better. Julie says she brought Holly a book to read and wishes she could do more. Julie sends love from Maggie and adds that she’s here anytime Holly needs to talk about anything. Holly thanks her as Tate returns to the room with news. Tate says he’s not sure yet and doesn’t want to get her hopes up but explains that he and Ari realized that Holly is the only one who drank the tap water at the cabin, so Brady and Sarah think the water could be contaminated. Julie says that she has it tested at the beginning of every season but it’s possible it could’ve missed something. Tate says they don’t know for sure but Brady is up there now getting a sample, so it could be a clue as to what’s going on with her.
Leo sits alone at the Pub, looking at photos of he and Javi on his phone. Chad then arrives with Thomas and Charlotte, who excitedly greet Leo. Charlotte mentions getting slime which Chad tells her not to open until they get home. Chad sends the kids to a play table and asks Leo about his assignment. Leo promises to have a draft for him later but for now he’s going to deliver chicken soup to Chanel. The kids come running by and Leo ends up slipping on the slime toy. Roman calls 911 while Leo tries to claim he’s fine but then complains of dizziness when he tries to stand up. Roman gets a call and has to step away so Chad says he will watch Leo. Charlotte comes over to apologize. Leo says it’s fine and jokes that maybe it will be the perfect end to his day as some handsome EMT will come whisk him away, but it turns out to be Javi’s boyfriend Gus arriving at the Pub.
Holly comments on the gift Ari brought her while Sarah comes in to the room and says there’s no update yet. Julie asks about the water at the cabin which Sarah confirms Brady is looking in to now. Julie says she will get her a copy of the last official test run on the water. Julie tells Holly to take care and that she loves her as she exits. Tate asks Sarah what their next steps are. Sarah says she will run more tests to rule out anything else while they wait for Brady to come back with the water sample. Sarah mentions that Brady texted her that he made the last ferry, so he should be there now.
Brady arrives at the Horton Cabin on Smith Island to get a sample of the water from the sink. Someone appears outside the window and watches him.
Chad tells Roman that he’s sorry about all that. Roman says it happens. Chad asks how Roman is doing. Roman says he’s been better and guesses he talked to Kate. Chad confirms he did and hates seeing them at odds since they are so good together. Roman says that’s what makes this so hard. Roman says he really loves Kate, but her lies didn’t just hurt him, they hurt his grandson. Arianna arrives with her bag packed and announces she’s moving in to the Pub.
Javi finds Gus at the hospital and asks how his shift went. Gus calls it eventful as always and asks if he got the chicken soup to Chanel. Javi confirms that he did and he got to spend some time with Trey, while now he gets time with Gus so he’s having a damn good night. Gus says he knows how to make it even better as soon as the coast is clear. Javi jokes that he can be patient.
Holly tells Tate that she can’t really concentrate. Tate encourages her about all the amazing and fun things they will do when she’s out of the hospital, suggesting a road trip before she goes back to school. Holly tells Tate that she’s feeling really weird, her heart is beating fast and she can’t breathe as Tate calls for help.
Sarah checks on Leo at the hospital. Sarah is concerned that this is his second concussion in less than three months and the long term effects of serious head injuries, so he has to be more careful. Leo insists it’s not that bad and that he needs to go check on Johnny and Chanel. Sarah responds that she can’t discharge him until he has someone to pick him up and take him home, to make sure he doesn’t fall asleep in the next few hours. Sarah then gets paged and orders Leo to stay put as she will be back in a few minutes as she hurries out. Leo goes ahead and leaves the room, calling Sarah to tell her that he thinks she forgot about him and that he’s going to leave. Leo remarks that heh as places to be and people to see as he then looks ahead and sees Javi and Gus kissing, which Leo comments to himself that he wishes he didn’t see. Leo then gets dizzy and stumbles, prompting Gus to come over and asks if he’s okay. Leo says he’s fine. Gus comments that it’s good to see him back on his feet. Javi asks what he means. Gus then informs Javi that he had to bring Leo in earlier. Javi questions if he’s alright. Leo says it was just an unfortunate incident with some slime. Javi gets a text that his partner is ready to get back on the road, so he’ll see Gus back at home and exits. Leo claims to Gus that the doctors gave him the all clear. Gus offers him a ride home but Leo declines, saying he has a friend coming to pick him up. Gus tells Leo to take care of himself and walks away.
Sarah checks on Holly and says the machine went off because her heart was beating at an irregular rhythm. Holly asks if it will happen again. Sarah says it could but she ordered medication to help regulate it. Sarah encourage Holly to try to get some rest as she exits. Tate decides to resume talking about the fun things they will do when she gets better. Holly tells Tate that she loves him. Tate promises her that they will make a ton of fun memories when this is over.
Arianna tells Roman and Chad that she needs space from her mother as they wouldn’t survive being under the same roof all summer. Roman jokes that Chad’s in for a lot of drama when his kids grow up. Chad decides to get the kids home, so they exit. Roman gives Arianna a room key. She thanks him for letting her stay. Roman assures that he’ll always have a place for her and an ear to listen. Ari asks if he doesn’t think she’s overreacting. Roman says it’s not his place and he doesn’t need to know what happened between her and Gabi. Ari feels he deserves to know since he’s giving her a place to stay. Ari then informs Roman that Gabi dug up dirt on Liam and paid him to leave town. Ari declares that she doesn’t know how she can ever trust her again after she betrayed her like that. Roman responds that he knows the feeling.
Brady returns to the hospital and gives Sarah the water sample, which she says she will get to the lab right away. Sarah says she will put a rush on it since the usual turnaround time is 3-5 days but if Holly isn’t getting better, they might not have that kind of time.
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