Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Brady runs in to Marlena in the town square. Brady informs her that his former assistant Amira is leaving Basic Black as she got another offer from a top fashion company in New York. Marlena says that’s good for her but bad for them. Brady says he doesn’t blame her since Titan is on the verge of collapse so there’s not a lot of job security there. Marlena asks if they have anyone else to use to fill her position. Brady says he’s hoping but he has to go. Brady says they’ll talk soon as he walks away. Marlena then pulls out her phone.
Tate is at his gym, calling Gwen and leaving a message that their session is almost up so he wanted to see where she was at.
EJ visits Holly in the hospital. Holly says she’s physically much better but mentally not so much. EJ informs her that he has good news that he hopes will lift her spirits.
Xander catches Sarah at the hospital and asks if she has a minute. Sarah says she doesn’t, but Xander says it’s about Holly. Xander tells Sarah that he thinks he knows how the pills ended up in Holly’s bag and that Holly had nothing to do with it. Sarah questions who put the pills in her bag if Holly didn’t. Xander tells her that it was EJ to cover his own ass.
Marlena goes to the Kiriakis Mansion and thanks Kate for seeing her on such short notice. Kate says it sounded urgent and asks if everything is okay. Marlena brings up Amira turning her resignation in at Basic Black. Kate says she did remarkable work and it will be hard to replace her. Marlena asks what if they replace her, since that was the plan in the beginning until she backed out. Marlena says with the Johnny business behind them, she thinks they’d have a very good chance of working well together. Kate responds that she’s sorry but it’s going to have to be a no.
Brady joins Tate for a workout at the gym and they talk about Rachel coming home and Holly getting released from the hospital today. Tate says he hasn’t heard a thing from Holly since she kicked him out of the hospital and he’s tried calling and texting. Brady encourages him to just give her some time.
Holly asks EJ what the good news is. EJ informs her that he spoke to Melinda Trask and he’s confident that Amy Choi will be dropping the lawsuit. Holly gets excited and calls that amazing as she thanks EJ. Holly acknowledges that EJ promised to come through for her and she didn’t doubt him. Holly tells EJ that it means the world to her to have him on her side.
Sarah tells Xander that she would love nothing more than to find out someone planted the pills in Holly’s bag but questions why EJ would when he loves Holly. Xander suggests he did it to stay out of prison and protect his company since DiMera Pharmaceuticals poisoned so many people with tainted drugs on EJ’s watch, so he’d do whatever it takes to stop that from coming out. Xander says they weren’t able to prove Coriseal was in the well water, which Sarah says was most likely because EJ switched the lab results. Xander says EJ knew they would keep digging and that Holly was a loose end, so his thought process was to convince them that Holly was lying so all the questions about contaminated pills would go away.
Marlena brings up that when she asked Kate to come on board, she said it would be an honor. Kate responds that perhaps it’s an honor she doesn’t deserve. Kate states that when she set up Johnny with the lawsuit, she was doing it to save Titan and then it backfired so they dropped the lawsuit, but EJ is not letting go and created a shell company to buy out Titan’s loans. Marlena knows EJ amended the terms making it almost impossible to pay back. Kate adds that Philip made a last ditch effort to get funding to save the company and the estate, but that failed, so most likely Titan is going under, followed by Basic Black. Kate says that’s why she can’t work with her, because all of this is her fault. Marlena disagrees that Titan going under would be Kate’s fault. Kate points out that it was her idea to set up Johnny. Marlena points out that she didn’t have to twist Xander’s arm to go along with it. Marlena knows Kate didn’t force Philip to go along with the forgery scheme as that was all on Vivian and so little of that was her fault. Kate questions why she’s being so kind to her. Marlena knows that she’s been upset with her lately, but the fact is that they’ve been longtime friends and she knows this could cost her much more than money or her position. Kate agrees, noting that it already cost her the man she loves.
Tate complains that he doesn’t want to give Holly time, he wants to fix this. Brady calls it a delicate situation. Tate says if she wants him to leave, he will, but he has to try. Brady decides if he’s going to the hospital, he’s going with him to check on Sarah anyway. Tate stops to check if Gwen is still coming in and mentions that she didn’t show up for her scheduled session and she hasn’t responded to his texts which is weird since she usually gets back to him right away. Brady mentions Steve saying he was concerned about Gwen earlier because she hasn’t been seen or heard from in 24 hours. Tate asks if he thinks something happened to her.
Holly excitedly tells EJ that she can’t believe this as she thought Amy Choi would never back off. Holly tells EJ that she’s so grateful that he stood by her when no one else did. EJ responds that sometimes the people who love you the most, hurt you the most. EJ wants Holly to call him if he ever needs anything at all as he’ll always be there for her.
Xander tells Sarah that he’s aware it sounds a little outlandish. Sarah says it actually doesn’t and mentions that Steve told them he talked to other pharmacies and about two years ago, their supply of Coriseal was just cut off. Xander says that DiMera knew they made a bad batch. Sarah calls it a deadly batch. Xander says instead of reporting it, they just tried to bury the problem which explain the missing records. Xander adds that when it started coming up again, EJ used Holly to cover it back up. Sarah says if he did that, that is so truly despicable. Sarah complains that she fell for it and thought the worst of her niece. Sarah remarks on someone that’s supposed to love you completely losing faith in you which Xander calls the worst feeling in the world.
Kate tells Marlena that she’s been doing a lot of self reflection on the last time she felt totally and completely alone. Kate says this whole debacle hurt her relationships with everyone in her life and she’s feeling like she hates herself. Marlena argues that the Kate she’s always known wouldn’t beat herself up, she’d get back up and get back in the fight. Kate responds that she doesn’t know how this time. Marlena encourages that she does. Marlena hopes Kate and Roman find their way back together. Marlena knows Roman feels lucky to be feeling this kind of love in his life and she’s pretty sure he’ll be coming back and that Kate will want him to. Kate thanks her and calls her a good friend. Kate adds that she’s grateful for Marlena’s forgiveness, kindness, and for her offer. Marlena says the offer will stay on the table as she hopes they can make it happen.
Xander tells Sarah that she can’t blame herself as she had every reason to believe the evidence in front of her. Sarah argues that she should’ve believed Holly and should’ve known she would never have gone back to drugs, but she went straight to it because EJ wanted her to think that and she fell for it. Sarah asks how they nail that bastard. Xander asks about the security footage. Sarah says it won’t show anything just like the book on her desk. Xander says until they have solid proof, they can’t say anything to anyone outside of their little investigative circle. Sarah decides she will go talk to Holly to see if she will forgive her. Xander assures that she will eventually as Holly knows Sarah loves her and never meant to hurt her. Sarah says that’s the last thing she meant to do. Sarah thanks Xander for loving Holly too. Xander tells Sarah that he’s there for whatever she needs. Sarah admits she’s grateful for that and then heads to Holly’s room.
Brady tells Tate that he doesn’t know what’s going on with Gwen since Steve had Shane run her phone and it hadn’t been active in 24 hours and no one can locate it. Tate worries that something must have happened to her. Brady thinks they definitely need to let Shawn know. Tate states that nothing about this sounds good to him.
Sarah goes to Holly’s room and reminds EJ that she told him to stay away from Holly. EJ responds that he is Holly’s attorney while Holly points out that EJ thinks he can get Amy Choi to drop the lawsuit. Sarah comments on EJ going above and beyond for Holly. EJ responds that he cares a lot about her. Sarah wants EJ out and threatens to call security, so EJ agrees to go. Holly argues that he shouldn’t have to. Holly tells EJ to keep her posted and thanks him again for everything as EJ then exits. Holly can’t believe Sarah as she thought she told her she didn’t want to see her, but she still comes in barking orders. Holly asks if Sarah is going to try send her to rehab, Bayview, or prison next. Sarah tells Holly that what comes next is an apology and tells her that she’s so sorry.
Kate goes to the Brady Pub and asks Roman if they can talk, insisting it’s important.
Holly questions Sarah saying she’s sorry. Sarah tells Holly that when they found Coriseal in her system, she was just praying there was an explanation. Holly says she told her a thousand times that she wasn’t using. Sarah adds that when Tate found pills in her bag, she had blinders on and thought her worst fear was coming true. Holly questions if she thinks something different now. Sarah responds that she’s come to realize that the pills could’ve been planted in her bag to make it look like they belonged to her. Holly asks if she finally believes her which Sarah confirms that she does. Sarah says they don’t know who could’ve planted the pills but promises they are going to figure it out. Sarah says in the meantime, she needs Holly to know how sorry she is for jumping to conclusions that the Coriseal belonged to her. Sarah knows she hurt her so bad and she will have a really hard time forgiving herself for that. Holly tells Sarah that it’s okay and she understands why she didn’t believe her, so she forgives her. Holly just wants to move past all of this. Sarah cries that she does too as they hug.
Xander finishes a call as Brady and Tate arrive at the hospital. Brady tells Tate not to worry about Gwen as he’s sure the police will get to the bottom of it. Tate decides to go to the gift shop to get something for Holly and says he hopes she lets him give it to her. Xander goes over to Brady and said he couldn’t help but overhear something about Gwen and the police, so he asks if everything is alright. Brady informs him that Gwen missed an appointment with Tate this morning and no one has heard from her, so he and Steve think that she might have been kidnapped by EJ because she was given the green light to buy the hospital, but not if she’s missing. Xander tells Brady that isn’t all that EJ has been up to.
Marlena goes to see EJ at the DiMera Mansion and says she thought it was important to have this conversation in person. EJ asks what he can do for her. Marlena responds that she’s had several non-confidential conversations where his name has come up and it seems some people are afraid of him and some people think he’s going to destroy their lives. EJ laughs that off as rather dramatic and asks who these people are. Marlena tells him that Gwen is one along with Kristen and Lexie and all of the personnel at Titan. EJ calls Kristen and Lexie warriors and guesses Titan has quite the list of grievances. Marlena asks EJ if it’s ever going to end.
Xander informs Brady that EJ planted the pills in Holly’s bag. Brady wants to kill him but Xander reminds him they can’t prove it yet and they don’t want to tip EJ off, so he needs to calm down. Brady calls it ironic that Xander is telling him to calm down. Tate comes back, so Brady tells him that he’s got an update for him but it has to stay in this small circle. Tate asks what he found out. Brady informs Tate that the pills he found in Holly’s bag were probably not her pills at all. Xander says he remembered leaving the bag unattended so someone could’ve planted the pills then. Tate worries that if that’s true, that means he’s been wrong all this time and questions how to fix this and what he’s going to say to Holly. Xander steps away to let them talk. Tate brings up that he is the one who brought the pills to Brady and Sarah. Brady encourages that he did the right thing, but Tate says that Holly begged him to believe her and he didn’t, so he questions what he’s going to do to fix this. Brady instructs Tate to look Holly in the eye and say he’s sorry. Brady adds that he’s sorry too since he jumped to the conclusion that this was all about addiction. Brady is sorry if he made everyone believe that so he owes apologies too. Tate tells him it’s not his fault as they all went there. Tate says he has to go talk to Holly, so Brady wishes him luck.
Roman tells Kate that it’s not a good time as he’s setting up for the lunch rush. Kate offers to put on an apron and help, but Roman refuses to allow her. Roman tells Kate that she never fit in at the Brady Pub and that he should’ve known as soon as she went back to Titan, that she would turn back in to the woman who married Victor and Stefano. Kate responds that she’s always been that woman and always will be, but she’s also the woman who worked at Hudson Street Diner with Faye and Hattie as a waitress, waiting on Roman and Abe. Roman calls that a long time ago. Kate says she even had feelings for him back then. Kate admits she’s been with a lot of men, but says Roman was different and brought out things in her that were different. Kate says she didn’t feel like she had to compete for his attention or impress him as she could just be herself and she really liked that. Kate brings up Roman also being the father of their two children. Roman repeats that he doesn’t have time to walk down memory lane. Kate says that she is Roman’s wife, not Victor’s or Stefano’s. Kate adds that it’s been a long and winding road, but fate finally brought them here and she thinks that’s because they are soulmates, so she’s not going to give that up without a fight. Kate tells Roman that he’s not going to freeze her out. Kate admits she made a terrible mistake. Roman points out that mistake hurt his family. Kate cries that she’s so sorry, but she doesn’t want him to think that she took that action because she didn’t love him. Kate insists that she loves him so much. Roman questions if she loves him more than money and power. Kate says she does more than anything and she would give it all up in a heartbeat for him. Roman remarks that it seems like now, she won’t have a choice.
EJ questions Marlena when what ends, wanting to protect his family. Marlena argues that he’s actually hurting his family, pointing out what’s happened to Lexie. EJ asks what she means. Marlena reveals that she knows Lexie is dying and that she’s keeping that from Abe and Theo to save them from going through the pain of losing her again. EJ argues that his intention was to give Lexie her life back and says the last thing he needs is to be berated by her, so she can just leave. Marlena argues that she’s not trying to berate him, but to ask him to stop what he’s doing at Titan and to stop asking Johnny to do his dirty work. EJ quickly questions what Johnny said to her. Marlena says he said nothing, but that his answer told her everything.
Sarah thanks Holly for being so forgiving and tells her how important she is to her. Sarah adds that she is glad that Holly was telling the truth. Tate then enters the room, so Sarah goes to talk to the doctor about getting Holly discharged. Tate sits at Holly’s side and tells her that he’s so sorry for thinking the pills were hers and he feels awful. Holly says not as awful as she feels since someone did this to her and made the people she loves doubt her, most importantly Tate.
Roman tells Kate that as angry as he is with her, he doesn’t want Titan to fail as it would hurt too many people they care about. Kate appreciates that. Roman admits that he would hate if she lost everything. Kate cries that she feels like she already has. Roman says that’s not true as he still loves her, but he just needs to work on liking her again. Kate responds that she is going to work on reminding him what he liked about her in the first place.
Tate tells Holly that she has every right to be angry with him. Tate says he loves her so much and hopes she can find it in her heart to forgive him. Tate doesn’t want to think about who did this to her, he just wants to think about Holly getting out of the hospital and them doing the fun things they talked about. Tate tells her that she will be okay as they kiss. Holly tells Tate that she has more good news as EJ thinks he can get Amy Choi to drop the lawsuit. Tate says that’s great. Holly feels like a huge weight has been lifted. Tate says they can celebrate that, but in the meantime, he has something to make her smile as he gives her a stuffed animal from the gift shop. Tate tells Holly they are going to get her out of here for real this time.
Marlena asks EJ not to drag Johnny in to this. Marlena knows Johnny does not want to follow in Stefano’s footsteps and she doesn’t think EJ does either. EJ responds that he has a legacy to uphold. Marlena points out that he also has a choice. Marlena notes that she’s seen his darkside and knows he can be vengeful and ruthless, but she’s also seen the side of him that both of her daughters fell in love with, the man who adores his children and would do anything to embrace and protect his mother. Marlena hopes they get to end up with that side of EJ. EJ thanks Marlena for sharing her thoughts, but assures that he’s only protecting his family. Marlena would like to believe that’s true.
Sarah rejoins Brady and Xander to tell them that Holly forgave her and she thinks she’s going to forgive Tate too. Brady says that’s so good to hear. Sarah adds that she found EJ in Holly’s room again and it took everything in her to hold back from going off on him. Sarah doesn’t want EJ to know that they are onto him and says it’s going to crush Holly to know that EJ betrayed her that way. Xander says there’s no reason to tell her until they know for sure. Brady says he will fill Steve in as he’s going to keep digging until they find proof that EJ was responsible. Xander says he can’t wait to see EJ brought to his knees. Sarah points out that she didn’t see them working as a team coming. Xander declares that it’s like Victor said, never underestimate the power of a common enemy.
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