Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Philip goes to the Kiriakis Mansion to share the good news with Xander that Gabi is giving them the money for their loan payment. Xander comments on the irony of paying EJ back with his own inheritance money. Philip jokes that alone is worth celebrating and they decide to pop open some champagne. Xander asks if they should toast to Gabi, themselves, or Stefano since his fortune saved the day. Sarah then walks in. Philip tells her that she’s just in time to join the celebration. Philip declares that the storm has passed so Titan, endures, thrives, and survives along with their family.
Chad joins Belle at Small Bar and says he’s been looking forward to this all day. Chad mentions running in to Rafe and having a chat about what he just did for Leo.
Cat goes to see Rafe and asks about him saying he had an update on the case. Rafe reveals that it turns out EJ did not kidnap Gwen, it was her ex-husband Dimitri.
EJ has a drink at home as he thinks back to Rita telling him that they successfully took Kristen without incident and EJ admitting that he didn’t expect to feel so sad. Rita then returns to the room and reveals to EJ that she just heard from his associate and they have a big problem with the family jet. EJ says it should have taken off by now. Rita reveals that it has, but Kristen is still here, which shocks EJ.
Cat questions EJ not kidnapping Gwen and how Rafe ruled him out. Rafe says he spoke with Chad and that apparently Leo reached out to Dimitri, who all but admitted to taking Gwen. Rafe says that Leo took the bait and is now on the DiMera jet on his way to Alamainia.
Chad tells Belle that Leo should be landing in Alamainia any minute now. Belle questions if Leo will be okay alone like that. Chad doesn’t think there was any talking him out of it as he seemed to think he was the only one who could find Gwen or get through to Dimitri, so he was determined to rescue her. Belle jokes that Leo has a conscience. Chad says Leo certainly cares about Gwen. Chad then reveals to Belle that he can no longer make their planned trip to Italy.
Sarah calls it fantastic that Titan has been saved and says Maggie will be so relieved. Philip says he’ll be out of the doghouse and invites Sarah to join the celebration. Sarah says she had a long day and was just going to bed, but Philip insists that she has to toast with them in Maggie’s place, so Sarah agrees to have a bottle. Philip brings up a fancy champagne in the wine cellar that Victor saved for special occasions and he’s sure Victor would want them to open one. Xander calls that a great idea and says he’ll go get one. Philip suggests Sarah help Xander look while he goes to get the glasses from the kitchen. Sarah and Xander head to the wine cellar, while Philip sneaks back out behind them. Sarah guesses no one has been down there in awhile and bets Xander that she can find the champagne before him. Xander jokes about previous times when Sarah couldn’t find her keys or missing files in her office. They search for the champagne and end up both finding it at the same time. Their hands meet as they both reach for it but Sarah pulls the bottle out and says she won. Xander argues that he saw it too while Sarah asks what she wins. Xander decides she gets first sip. As they go to leave, they discover they are locked inside. Unbeknownst to them, Philip had locked them in the wine cellar together.
Belle questions why Chad can’t go to Italy. Chad says that something’s come up that’s really important to him and he knows she will understand. Chad reveals that there’s a father-daughter dance right in the middle of their trip. Belle understands he has to be there for Charlotte, but thought the kids were in Boston. Chad says Jack and Jennifer are bringing them back early now. Belle says that’s good as she knows he’s missed them so much. Chad was hoping they could push back their trip to Italy but Belle says with her case load, she doesn’t know when she’d be able to get away again.
Cat asks Rafe about Leo going to Alamainia alone and if they’re sure that’s a good idea. Rafe calls it a terrible idea and reveals that’s why he is going there tomorrow. Cat asks what the plan is. Rafe says thanks to Cat, they have a signed confession from Gwen that she and EJ conspired to kidnap Dimitri and hold him hostage, so hopefully they can get Gwen to flip to save her own skin. Cat says all he has to do is confirm that Dimitri has Gwen. Rafe says he also has to free Gwen and then hopes they will have all the ammunition to take EJ down for good.
EJ tells Rita that he doesn’t understand and asks if Kristen escaped. Rita clarifies that Kristen is still in the cargo container but the DiMera jet has taken off without it which EJ questions. Rita reveals that it was Chad who loaned the jet to Leo Stark which shocks EJ. Rita explains that it was something about Dimitri kidnapping Gwen. EJ remarks that at least it takes the heat off him for a crime he didn’t commit. Rita tells EJ that she’s sorry this is happening, but he can’t leave Kristen in that box until the jet returns because it would be cruel and inhumane.
Xander and Sarah realize they have no service on their phones so they are off the grid. Xander remarks that they are worse places they could’ve been stuck than in a wine cellar and there are worse people he could’ve been stuck with. Sarah thanks him and points out that Philip knows where they are and will eventually come find them so they won’t be stuck forever.
Philip sets up the wine glasses in the living room as he thinks back to Xander talking to him about wanting to win Sarah back someday. Kate comes in and says she got his message, so she hopes she didn’t miss all the fun. Philip informs her that she’s just in time for the toast as thanks to Gabi, Titan lives to fight another day. Kate says that’s great and remarks that it’s about time Gabi did the right thing. Philip tells her to be nice. Kate thought Xander and Sarah were joining them. Philip responds that they will be, but they’ve just been delayed. Philip then admits that he locked them in the wine cellar together.
Belle tells Chad that she moved a lot of things around to get this weekend off for their trip, so her docket is full for the next several months. Chad blames himself for screwing it all up. Belle says he had a very good reason. Belle adds that Marlena will be thrilled and wonders if it’s the universe’s way of telling them to back off and let Paul handle it when he’s done with his case, but Chad declares there’s no way they are doing that.
Cat tells Rafe that she wishes she could tag along for the adventure in Alamainia. Rafe reminds her that she has to work here in the background. Cat agrees that it’s not worth the risk. Rafe promises that as soon as this is all over, he will put in a good word for her with Shane because she’s certainly earned it. Rafe adds that she’s also earned an apology from him.
EJ and Rita go to the airfield. EJ notes that as soon as they open the door to the cargo container, Kristen will know that he was behind it. Rita says she would know that anyway. EJ says they will have to get creative with keeping her there until the jet is back. Rita repeats that they can’t leave her in there as it’s not climate controlled or hygienic. EJ says to brace themselves as he has no doubt that Kristen will charge them. Rita prepares her taser as EJ then unlocks the container and opens the doors, only to find Lexie inside instead.
Kate questions Philip locking Xander and Sarah in the wine cellar, reminding him that he’s not in high school. Philip knows it was a bit juvenile because he feels a bit responsible for breaking them up with all of his lies and secrets. Kate argues that Xander beating him up caused that and she knows he’s been covering for him. Philip says he’s just trying to make things right for them. Kate brings up Brady. Philip feels Brady set himself up for failure because anyone with eyes can see that Sarah and Xander are meant to be together.
Sarah and Xander drink from bottles of wine in the cellar while talking about being patient. Xander brings up the club doing a father-daughter dance and says he would love to take Victoria, even though it’s on one of Sarah’s nights with her. Sarah tells him not to worry about that and assures that Victoria would love that. They then toast to co-parenting.
Belle questions Chad being in to the thrill of the hunt and the puzzle of it all now. Chad says he wants to know the deeper connection to his family’s history and adds that what he has loved the most about the mystery is spending time with her as they kiss.
Rafe apologizes to Cat for giving her a hard time about her methods and her motives as he now knows he was wrong to do that. Rafe tells Cat that she’s been doing a great job going after EJ. Cat admits she was wrong about EJ kidnapping Gwen, so she guesses he’s off the hook for that one at least. Rafe declares that EJ is sure as hell not off the hook for kidnapping Dimitri, so he’s going down for that.
EJ questions what Lexie is doing here. Lexie reveals that she overheard EJ and Rita talking about sending Kristen to the island and she thought that she deserved to be warned. Lexie adds that since they didn’t tell the island staff which sister would be in there, she agreed to switch places with Kristen. EJ questions why. Lexie explains that she made peace with dying alone while Kristen wanted to disappear without his interference. EJ asks where in God’s name Kristen is. Lexie admits she doesn’t know as she just let her out and imagines she is long gone by now. Lexie explains that she passed out behind the container and almost missed the window to let Kristen out, but when EJ’s guard went to go look for the jet, she recovered enough to let Kristen out. EJ can’t believe this. Lexie asks how he could do this to Kristen while EJ questions how Lexie could do this to him. Lexie argues that Kristen is family, so she wasn’t going to let EJ hurt her. Lexie declares that what’s done is done, so there’s no need to change course now. EJ asks what that is supposed to mean. Lexie pleads with EJ to send her to the island because she made peace with her fate and said her goodbyes to Abe and Theo because she doesn’t want them to watch her die.
Belle and Chad walk through the town square. Belle tells Chad that the night is still young and she’s in the mood for ice cream. They talk about being a good match as they kiss until Cat approaches and greets them. Cat says she hopes they are enjoying their evening. Chad confirms they are. Cat says she is still on the clock and has errands to run, so she tells them to have a good night. Chad and Belle walk off together as Cat looks back at them.
Philip argues to Kate that this was always going to end in heartbreak for Brady while the sparks between Sarah and Xander could light up all of Salem because they belong together. Kate says that’s not his call to make. Philip complains that she’s no fun. Kate reminds Philip of his track record when meddling with Brady’s love life and says he can’t interfere. Kate orders him to go let Sarah and Xander out of the wine cellar now.
Sarah doesn’t feel she thanked Xander enough for what he did for Holly. Xander says she has and that Holly is family to him, so he’d do anything for her. Sarah feels he went above and beyond in finding the missing DiMera files and figuring out that somebody planted the drugs in her bag. Sarah states that Xander fought for Holly when no one else believed her. Xander is just glad he could help and says it meant a lot to him that Sarah came to him for help. Sarah is glad she did. Xander points out that it’s not over yet since if EJ did plant the pills, Holly deserves to know that so she’s not deluded about EJ’s devotion to her. Xander adds that he’ll be damned if he lets EJ get away with what he did. Sarah assures that she knows they are right.
EJ tells Lexie that he’s sorry but he cannot do that. Lexie questions if EJ would really deny her dying wish and pleads with him, saying she can’t put Abe and Theo through this again. EJ asks Lexie to come home with him then as he won’t let anyone know she’s there and he will take care of her, himself, so she won’t have to be alone. EJ offers his hand and says they will get Lexie home, which she accepts, so they walk out of the airstrip together.
Chad and Belle have ice cream in the town square and talk about having a really good time tonight. They recall initially matching on the dating app. Belle can’t believe it took an app for them to match with how long they’ve known each other as they kiss.
EJ and Rita bring Lexie home to the DiMera Mansion. EJ orders Rita to have their people have Kristen found. Rita says she’s already on it and tells EJ to focus on Lexie. EJ tells Lexie that he will have her settled where no one will find her and promises no one will know Lexie is staying there. Cat then comes in to the mansion, calling out that the door was open and asks if anyone’s home.
Xander and Sarah talk about how long they’ve been in the wine cellar and wonder why Philip hasn’t come to get them. Sarah gets freaked out by seeing a mouse and jumps in to Xander’s arms. They almost kiss until Philip comes in and says he wondered what was taking them so long.
Cat enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion and only finds Rita inside. Rita asks what brings her by at this hour. Cat responds that she was hoping to speak to EJ. Rita says she’s sorry but EJ isn’t available right now as he’s otherwise engaged. Cat says that’s too bad as she eyes the passage to the tunnels.
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