Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Leo is on the phone in his room at the Salem Inn, complaining about being put on hold for 49 minutes as he’s trying to book a flight to Alamainia. Leo declares that he needs to get to Alamainia tonight and that it can’t wait as someone’s life depends on it.
Abe and Lexie sit together at home, enjoying their Christmas in July. Lexie is surprised Theo took off before dessert and asks what they were whispering about before he left. Abe claims not to know what she’s talking about. Theo then returns with a Christmas gift for Lexie and says it only seemed right. Lexie opens it to see a necklace with their three birthstones which she calls gorgeous. Theo then helps Lexie put the necklace on.
Javi and Gus walk through the town square with Trey where they run in to Paulina. They tell her about Trey being fussy with his cold. Paulina thanks Javi for babysitting. Javi says he is Trey’s Godfather, so it’s his job to look out for him and he also loves him a lot. Javi offers for he and Gus to keep Trey another night since Paulina is staying at the Salem Inn. Paulina says she appreciates it but it’s been a long week, so an evening with her grandson will do her good.
Kristen joins EJ in the living room of the DiMera Mansion where EJ invites her to have a drink to celebrate Rachel’s return home from Bayview. EJ notes he’s surprised that she’s not with her. Kristen informs him that she just got home from visiting her mother in Aremid and she will see Rachel soon. EJ calls it an odd time to leave. Kristen responds that her mother is sick and she’s her only living child. Kristen adds that Rachel is now home, so she’ll have all the time in the world to be with her.
Javi and Gus go to Small Bar together for drinks. Gus says it feels so good to be off baby duty while Javi says taking care of Trey is one of his favorite things ever. Gus praises Javi being so good with him. Javi says he’s just always loved taking care of kids. Gus asks if Javi could see himself as a parent again one day. Javi says he could and that when he and Leo were fostering Trey, it was some of the best times of his life and that made him think that he could want a family someday. Javi asks about Gus. Gus says he doesn’t know as he doesn’t have the magic touch with kids like Javi does. Javi thinks babies just sense how nervous Gus is and encourages the more time he spends around them, the more relaxed he will be. Gus says he’ll just take Javi’s word for it. Javi questions Gus saying no kids ever. Gus responds that he’s no ruling it out as it would depend on who he’s with.
Leo remains on the phone, arguing with customer service until Chad shows up at his door. Chad questions Leo as he missed the editorial meeting where he was going to pitch the counterfeit bag story, noting that he called him 5 times and thought something was wrong. Leo explains that he was on hold with the airline for 49 minutes. Chad questions where he’s going. Leo asks if he hasn’t heard that Gwen has vanished without a trace. Chad asks if something happened to her. Leo informs him that Rafe said a construction worker found her broken phone on the airstrip which means she’s been kidnapped and taken to parts unknown. Chad asks if he has any idea who took her. Leo responds that at first he was certain it was EJ, but now he knows it was Dimitri, so he has to get to Alamainia tonight.
EJ tells Kristen that he heard she was planning a trip to France. Kristen guesses he spoke with Sydney which EJ confirms. EJ remarks that he hopes she treats his daughter better than his son and suggests she leave the blowtorch at home this time. Kristen tells him not to point fingers and brings up what he put Rachel through. EJ argues that Rachel tried to kill him, while Kristen tried to have his son murdered. Kristen asks if he doesn’t think he deserved that. Kristen then asks how they got here and how things got so bad between them to the point that they are going after each others’ children, using them as pawns and weapons. EJ responds that he wishes he knew. Kristen looks up at the portrait of Stefano and wonders what he would think of them now. She doesn’t think he’d be proud of either one of them.
Lexie says the necklace really is beautiful and thoughtful as she thanks Abe and Theo. Theo points out that it matches Lexie’s new bracelet. Abe says he noticed that and questions where she got it. Lexie thinks back to Kristen giving her the geolocator. Lexie then tells them that it was a gift from Kristen. Theo notes that she has good taste. Abe asks when they leave for the airport but Theo reveals that Lexie doesn’t want them to drive her. Lexie says she already ordered a car. Abe argues that it’s bad enough she’s taking the trip alone and declares that she’s not riding to the airport alone, so he is taking her and that’s final, but Lexie angrily tells him that he can’t.
Javi asks if Gus sees anyone he’d start a family with. Gus jokes with him as he praises Javi’s qualities and they kiss.
Chad asks Leo if he’s called the police since Gwen’s been missing 48 hours. Leo questions what the police are going to do and declares that this started with him, Dimitri, and Gwen, so it needs to end with the three of them as well. Chad asks what makes him so sure it’s Dimitri. Leo shows Chad the text he got back from Dimitri and says that means he’s planning to do to Gwen what she did to him. Leo declares that if anything happened to Gwen, he would not be able to live with himself which is why he can’t wait 24 hours to get to Alamainia. Chad stops him and says he thinks he has an idea.
Abe asks Lexie what’s going on. Lexie apologizes for snapping and says she’s just feeling overwhelmed. Lexie says celebrating Christmas in July made her happy but it also reminded her of how much time she missed with them. Lexie knows he wants to drive her to the airport, but she’d rather say their goodbyes here in their home. Abe says he just wants to make things easy for her. Lexie asks Abe to grab her bag from the bed so he goes to get it. Theo asks Lexie if she’s okay. Lexie claims that she is and hugs him as she cries that she’s going to miss him so much. Lexie tells Theo that her love stays with him always. Theo says he knows that and she’s going to come back really soon. Theo gets a work call that he says might take awhile. Lexie says she’s so proud of him. Theo hugs her and says to call him as soon as she lands. Theo then heads to his room to take the call. Lexie breaks down crying. Abe comes back with her bag and questions what’s going on and why she’s crying.
Kristen tells EJ that it’s ironic because he wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for her. EJ goes over Kristen pretending to be his mother to give John a baby that wasn’t even his. Kristen remarks that it wasn’t her finest moment but she wishes EJ had been her and John’s. EJ never thought he’d hear that from her. Kristen thinks things would’ve been different between them. Kristen always felt DNA gets too much credit for making them who they are. Kristen remarks that she’s not Stefano’s child by blood, but he made sure she was as much a DiMera as EJ is. EJ adds that she may in fact be the most DiMera of them all. Kristen doesn’t know how to take that, but EJ thinks she does. Kristen calls it a shame and says she better go as she has things to take care of. EJ says he does too. Kristen says goodbye to EJ and walks out of the mansion.
Chad finishes a call and tells Leo that the DiMera Jet is fueled and ready to go for him. Leo excitedly hugs Chad as he thanks him. Chad tells him to be at the air strip in an hour and not be late. Leo tells Chad this is truly the kindest thing anyone’s ever done for him. Chad tells him to just be careful as he hurries him out of the room and they exit.
Lexie tells Abe that she feels silly for getting so emotional, but it’s hard to leave. Abe says it’s hard for him too to be apart from her, so he’s counting the days until she comes home and then they will have so much time together as this is just the beginning. Lexie thanks Abe for accepting her back in to his life as she knows he was happy before and it was complicated for him. Abe assures that nothing could compare to the happiness he felt when he saw her face again. Lexie calls it the most beautiful dream that she never wants to wake up from. Abe says he loves her so much. Lexie says she loves him always and forever as they hug.
EJ looks to the portrait of Stefano as he thinks back to confronting Kristen over trying to murder Johnny. EJ then picks up his phone and makes a call, saying to do it now.
Kristen walks to the park where she is grabbed from behind by a man, so she activates her geolocator bracelet.
Abe tells Lexie to let him know when she’s coming back so he can pick her up from the airport as he will not take his eyes off her for a very long time. Lexie gets the alert on her phone and tells Abe that she has to go. They hug and say they love each other again as Lexie then exits in tears.
Leo goes to the town square where he runs in to Javi and Gus. Javi brings up that Gus said Leo was going somewhere to look for Gwen. Leo responds that Dimitri has her, so he’s on his way to Alamainia. Javi questions Leo going by himself and tells him he can’t do that because it’s not safe for him to go alone, which surprises Leo but concerns Gus. Theo and Abe walk in to the town square where they see Paulina seated with Trey. Theo says they should talk to her, but Abe tells him to go ahead as he needs to text Lexie to make sure she got through security okay. Theo heads on and greets Paulina. Theo asks about Trey as he heard he wasn’t feeling well. Paulina is sure it’s just a cold, so she’s hoping he will fall asleep. Theo offers any help he can and says he’s sure Abe would help too. Paulina thanks him and says they are fine but that’s very kind of him. Paulina then looks back and sees Abe.
Rita emerges from the tunnels and startles EJ in the living room of the DiMera Mansion. She says she just came to tell him that part one of the plan was successful as they took Kristen without incident. EJ thanks her for letting him know. Rita asks if everything is alright or if he’s having second thoughts. EJ assures that he’s not having second thoughts, but he just didn’t expect to feel so sad.
Kristen is brought to a boiler room where the man tells her it won’t be the most comfortable flight, but once she arrives at the island, she’ll be right at home, just without her family. He then shoves Kristen in to a shipping container and locks her inside. Kristen screams for help and then pleads for Lexie, hoping this works.
Abe comes over and greets Paulina and Trey. Theo asks how Chanel is feeling. Paulina says the last round of chemo knocked her out good but she’s a trooper. Paulina adds that it’s the last treatment before the baby is due. Abe asks how she’s holding up emotionally. Paulina says that she’s tough and asks about Lexie. Theo informs Paulina that Lexie is on her way to South Africa to see her mother. Paulina is shocked that Lexie went by herself and calls that strange since she’s been glued to Abe since coming back. Paulina questions why she wouldn’t want Abe with her. Abe says he’s been wondering that himself but it was her decision so he had to respect it.
Chad goes to the Pub to retrieve a bag he left and runs in to Rafe. Chad says he’s glad he ran in to him because he just put Leo on a plane to Alamainia. Rafe questions why. Chad explains that he seems convinced that Dimitri has Gwen. Rafe is surprised as Leo was convinced it was EJ and asks if he has any proof. Chad says he just showed him some texts. Rafe mentions having a message from Leo that he hasn’t listened to yet because he figured it was just another voicemail asking about Gwen. Rafe asks how he’s getting to Alamainia. Chad admits he gave him the DiMera private jet. Chad knows Leo has given them countless reasons not to trust him but he thinks they need to take him seriously now.
Javi argues that it’s not safe for Leo to go to Alamainia to take on Dimitri alone. Leo remarks that it’s not like Javi is going to escort him. Javi tries to argue but Gus says it looks like Leo knows what he’s doing. Leo adds that it’s not like he has a choice. Javi disagrees and says he could just not go.
EJ tells Rita that he doesn’t know why he’s letting it get to him like this. Rita points out that Kristen is his sister while EJ complains that she plotted to kill his son, so sending her to the island is merciful. Rita says he doesn’t have to explain himself to her. EJ remarks that perhaps he is, as always, explaining himself to Stefano.
Lexie finds her way to the boiler room on the air strip and sneaks around to avoid being seen. Lexie hears Kristen calling for help and locates the shipping container. Kristen calls for Lexie to get her out. Lexie says it’s locked so it will take a few minutes to get it open. Kristen suggests looking underneath for the key but Lexie says there’s nothing. Lexie asks if she’s okay in there. Kristen says she’s alive but it almost killed her to miss Rachel’s welcome home party and now she has to leave her. Lexie cries that she’s so sorry and asks if she got to say goodbye at Bayview. Kristen says she did kind of and asks if Lexie was able to say goodbye to Abe and Theo. Lexie confirms she was and says they were both so sweet and unsuspecting. Lexie calls it the hardest thing she’s ever had to do and hopes that someday they can forgive her.
Leo waits for his ride as Javi says he’s worried. Leo says he’s worried about Gwen since Dimitri can be dangerous and unpredictable. Javi points out that Leo is going in to this with no backup or protection. Leo says that Gwen needs her and he owes her. Leo then gets an alert that his ride has arrived. Javi wishes Leo luck and tells him to take care of himself as Leo then exits. Javi complains to Gus that it was bad enough last time Leo went to Alamainia but at least then he had someone looking out for him. Gus argues that Leo knows the risks and made his choice. Javi argues that Leo does things without thinking and he is all impulse. Gus says that’s why Javi is lucky that Leo is not his problem anymore. Javi decides he’s right, so Gus suggests they head home with no babies or exes, just them. Javi says that sounds good so they walk off together. Paulina continues saying she doesn’t get why Lexie would go off by herself like that and says if it were her, it would take an army to pull her away from Abe and Theo. Theo states that Lexie has been through a lot and hasn’t seen her mom in 15 years. Paulina continues questioning going to South Africa, if Lexie is up for that, and how long she’s going to be away. Theo admits they don’t know since she hasn’t booked her return flight home yet. Paulina remarks that she’s sure Lexie has her reasons. Paulina sees that Trey has fallen asleep, so she’s going to try to get him to her room and in to his crib. Theo and Abe say to send Chanel their love. Paulina agrees to do so and says she hopes Lexie has a good trip. Paulina then heads to the Salem Inn with Trey.
Rita tells EJ that Stefano was not one to second guess himself as once he made up his mind, he never looked back. EJ agrees but says it just never should’ve ended this way. Rita says with the path Stefano sent them on, it was inevitable that it would.
Rafe admits to Chad that he was hoping EJ was behind Gwen’s disappearance so they could finally nail him for something. Chad says he doesn’t blame him and won’t defend him, but he’s not responsible for every bad thing that happens in Salem. Rafe says it’s just most of them.
Kristen tells Lexie that even EJ’s henchman thought what he was doing was messed up, but guesses EJ pays well. Lexie works on trying to pick the lock as Kristen urges her to keep going so they can make the switch before the pilot arrives. Kristen adds that by the time EJ finds out Lexie is on the island, she will be long gone and her trail will have gone cold. Kristen asks how Lexie is feeling about all of this. Lexie responds that she’s feeling like it’s what has to be done. Kristen says she’s sorry for all of it, especially being stuck in this container. Lexie is sure it’s more spacious than the pod she was in all those years. Lexie declares that if it will spare Abe and Theo from watching her die again, it will be all worth it. Kristen wishes there was more she could do for her. Lexie says she’s done enough and she’s come to terms with her fate as her time came 15 years ago. Lexie adds that the chance to see Abe again and see Theo all grown up can only be looked at as a blessing. Kristen calls Lexie an amazing person and says she’s so proud to call Lexie her sister. Lexie cries that she just wishes she was better at picking locks. Lexie decides to go look for a crowbar and says she’ll be right back. Kristen repeatedly calls out to Lexie, asking if she’s alright, as Lexie staggers behind the container and collapses to the ground.
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