Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Johnny sits at Chanel’s side in the hospital and asks if there’s anything he can do for her. Chanel tells him to just keep holding her hand. Kayla comes in with more blood to keep her strong, while Chanel worries about what it’s doing to her baby.
Joy sits in her hospital bed when she gets a call from her sister Chloe. Joy claims everything is good with her.
Alex enters a hospital waiting room with Kelsey, where he finds Stephanie, who says she’s also there to donate blood. Alex says he will come back later but Stephanie stops him.
At the hospital, Gus tells Javi about a patient he just brought in. Theo comes over, so Javi asks about Lexie. Theo informs him that they are making supportive measures to keep her comfortable but they unfortunately don’t think she’s going to survive much longer. Chad arrives and hugs Theo, telling him he’s sorry.
Leo returns home to the Salem Inn. Gwen comes around the corner, shocked to see him. Leo complains about his flight. Gwen hugs him, thanking God that he’s home. Leo jokes about her squeezing him like Hulk Hogan. Gwen says she’s just so relieved and asks how he’s even here and if he escaped. Leo reveals that he didn’t have to and that Dimitri let him go. Gwen can’t believe it and asks if Leo killed Dimitri. Leo says the last thing he would need is Dimitri’s ghost haunting him for the rest of his life, so Gwen questions what he did do. Leo responds that he simply told Dimitri that he didn’t love him anymore and that they both deserve better.
Stephanie questions if Alex really has to go as she thought they were past this after they kissed in the apartment corridor yesterday. Alex points out that nobody was around then while Joy is literally around the corner as he has Kelsey and somebody could tell her. Stephanie argues that she’s sitting here giving blood and question how anyone could think she’s a threat to Kelsey. Alex says he knows but Joy is dealing with a lot right now as she’s scared and in pain, so he doesn’t want to give her another reason to not play ball with him on the custody agreement. Alex tells Stephanie that he’s going to say hi to Chanel and then he will find somebody to watch Kelsey and come right back. Stephanie says whatever as Alex exits the room. Stephanie then remarks to herself that she’s not sure she will be there.
Chad tells Theo that he’s praying for him and his mom. Javi says he is too as he walks away. Chad asks if Theo found out how Lexie got in the DiMera tunnels. Theo responds that EJ’s apparently been too sick to be questioned and won’t let anyone near him. Chad doesn’t understand since Lexie seemed to be doing just fine. Theo says they think the drugs stopped working and that’s when EJ started hiding her because he didn’t want anyone to know that he failed Lexie and the family. Chad assures that he did not know. Theo responds that he knows Chad had nothing to do with it, but reveals that his so-called friend and cousin Johnny did know. Theo wonders what else Johnny is hiding.
Kayla tells Chanel that her baby will be monitored very closely and that they will be in excellent hands. Chanel appreciates everyone working so hard to take care of her and her baby as she has another contraction which she calls progress. Chanel says she keeps trying to remind herself that the hard part will be over soon and they’ll have a new life to love forever. Chanel admits she wishes it would hurry up. Johnny asks if he can get her anything and leaves to get her more ice chips.
Gwen and Leo enter his room at the Salem Inn. Leo talks about thinking he’d never see the place again. Leo complains about Alamainia being the worst country to visit. Leo asks Gwen how she is doing and if she has any PTSD after being kidnapped. Gwen says she’s alright and is just so glad that Leo is back as she felt so awful leaving him there with Dimitri when he was the one who risked his life to come rescue her. Leo says no matter what’s happened between them, Gwen is his best friend and his ride or die. Gwen admit she adores him for always bettering himself and says he has her heart. Leo tells Gwen that she has his heart too.
Chad tells Theo to let him know if he needs anything. Theo asks Chad to donate blood since the doctors are doing a blood transfusion to hopefully give Lexie a little bit longer. Chad says absolutely and goes to donate. Johnny then comes over and tells Theo he didn’t mean to interrupt as he was just getting ice chips for Chanel. Theo asks how she’s doing. Johnny says she’s hanging in there and still in labor, but needed some transfusions because of the chemo. Johnny asks how Lexie is. Theo responds that if he actually cared, she would’ve been in the hospital long before now. Johnny argues that he only found out a few hours before Theo did and insists he would never do anything to hurt Lexie. Theo remarks that he could’ve fooled him and walks away.
Chad goes to donate blood and finds Stephanie, saying it looks like they had the same idea. Stephanie adds that Alex did too but he saw her and couldn’t get out fast enough. Chad guesses that’s because he was with Kelsey. Stephanie thought they were getting through this but remarks that it turns out Alex still doesn’t want to be seen with his own wife in public.
Joy ends her call with Chloe as Kayla comes in to her room. Joy tells Kayla that she hasn’t told her family what’s going on yet because she doesn’t need her mom making it all about her. Kayla thinks they might find out anyways and suggests they could help with Kelsey. Joy guesses she means instead of Alex. Kayla says she just thought she’d like to have her family around too. Kayla comments on the treatment so far not improving her condition, so she’s afraid that Joy needs surgery.
Leo and Gwen have champagne and toast to their friendship. Leo apologizes for going to Gwen’s lawyer prematurely, but he was convinced that EJ was behind her disappearance. Gwen says it doesn’t matter now since the letter is gone. They still want to know how Rafe got the letter. Leo hopes that Gwen made a deal with the district attorney to put EJ behind bars, but Gwen reveals that she did not because she was worried about what EJ might do to her and admits she didn’t trust the police’s immunity so she didn’t want to incriminate herself by telling them she had anything to do with Dimitri’s kidnapping or that she was involved with EJ. Leo remarks that the bully always wins. Gwen points out that Dimitri didn’t win thanks to Leo.
Kayla tells Joy about the procedure that they will do to remove the fragments and bone spurs. Joy asks what if it doesn’t work. Kayla doesn’t think they need to go there now, but Joy insists. Kayla admits that the worst case scenario is paralysis.
Chad tells Stephanie that he’s sorry she’s going through this and wishes he had advice, but he hopes that Joy will come around and see her for the wonderful person she is. Stephanie asks about Chad’s kids. He says they are coming home from Boston today and that he and Charlotte have a father-daughter dance. Stephanie imagines Alex will be attending one of those one day. Chad states that having a kid changes you. Stephanie remarks that it sure has changed Alex. Stephanie admits she kind of misses the old Alex a little bit.
Alex brings Chanel a teddy bear as he visits her. Chanel says she’s doing okay and asks about Joy. Alex says Joy is in with Kayla, so he figured he and Kelsey would come say hi to Chanel first. Chanel says that’s sweet. Alex says they are waiting to see if Joy’s treatment is working and if not, she might have to have surgery. Chanel hopes it doesn’t come to that. Chanel asks Alex how single dad life is. Alex responds that he’s doing the best he can. Chanel asks if things between Joy and Stephanie have thawed at all. Alex says that they unfortunately have not.
Kayla encourages Joy about the success of the surgery and promises to get her back on her fast as quickly as possible. Kayla asks if there’s anything else she can do for her. Joy says she’s honestly just bored out of her mind. Kayla offers to get a volunteer to bring her books which Joy says would be great as Kayla exits while Joy holds back tears.
Leo tells Gwen about how he thought he’d never see her again as he thought EJ had done her in. Gwen responds that she thought Dimitri had done him in. Gwen comments on Leo giving up Dimitri’s life of yachts and money. Leo insists that he’s changed and he is not the man that Dimitri met or stole from Gwen. Leo apologizes for how he treated her back then. They agree to no more love triangles, burying their grievances, and going back to being friends like they used to as they admit they have missed one another.
Joy looks through the book cart, looking for something fun and light. She ends up finding one of Stephanie’s novels and tosses it aside in frustration right as Alex enters the room with Kelsey.
Stephanie finishes giving blood. She checks her phone and remarks that Alex didn’t bother to come back, so she’s not waiting around and is going to take off. Chad stops her and asks what that will solve. Chad advises her to go find her husband, talk to him, and tell him how she feels. Stephanie says she tried that, so Chad tells her to try again. Stephanie decides he’s right that she should tell him how she’s really feeling. The nurse recommends Stephanie sit for ten minutes before leaving, but Stephanie says screw that as she feels fine, so she walks out of the room.
Theo goes to visit Chanel. Chanel talks about waiting for her baby to arrive. Chanel asks how Theo is doing and questions why he wasn’t at Abe’s dinner. Theo calls that a long story that he can tell her later, but Chanel demands to know now.
Gwen arrives at the hospital, surprising Kayla who says she’s so glad to see her. Gwen apologizes for missing the meeting about purchasing the hospital. Kayla says she had a good reason for missing it and asks how she’s feeling. Gwen says she’s physically fine as Dimitri treated her like a captive princess. Gwen tells Kayla that she’s back now and ready to pick up where they left off as she is still as interested as ever in buying the hospital.
Leo walks through the town square and calls Marlena, telling her that he’s back and asks if she has any openings right away. Javi and Gus then walk in to the town square and grab a table together, but Javi spots Leo and rushes over to him. Javi tells Leo that he was afraid he’d never see him again. Javi goes to hug him but stops and shakes his hand instead, while Gus looks on annoyed. Javi tells Leo that he was so worried and angry when Rafe came back without him. Javi asks how Leo escaped Dimitri. Leo says he wishes it was a fabulous tale but it was simple as he just told Dimitri that he didn’t love him and never would. Leo explains that Dimitri thought that since he couldn’t be with Javi, he’d just be with him, but he was wrong because he’s not the same man he met. Leo tells Javi that he changed him. Javi is glad for his sake and says he should get back to Gus. Javi welcomes Leo home and then heads back to his table with Gus. Gus asks Javi how Leo is. Javi says he’s good and apologizes. Javi asks what they were talking about before, but Gus says they need to talk more about Leo.
Theo tells Chanel that he’s fine and just came by to tell her he loves her and that he can’t wait to meet his new niece or nephew. Johnny returns to the room. Theo tells Chanel that he has to go and next time he sees her, it will be with a happy, healthy baby in her arms. Theo then exits. Chanel then questions the look between Johnny and Theo.
Alex tells Joy that he and Kelsey stopped by earlier but the nurse said Kayla was in with her. Joy informs him that Kayla said the treatment isn’t working and that she’s going to need surgery. Alex tells her that he’s so sorry. Joy starts crying, so Alex hugs her and tells her it’s okay. Stephanie then walks by and sees them from the doorway. Stephanie then turns and walks away. Joy cries to Alex that she’s so scared about the surgery not working and ending up paralyzed for life. Alex tells her that whatever happens, she’s not alone and he’s there for her and their daughter.
Stephanie runs in to Theo at the hospital and says she’s so sorry to hear about his mom and asks how she’s doing. Stephanie goes to hug Theo but stumbles in to his arms. Stephanie says she just shouldn’t have skipped the snack after donating blood as Theo sits her down. Theo tells Stephanie that she shouldn’t be alone, so he’s glad he was there. Stephanie says she is too and rests her head on Theo’s shoulder as Alex comes around the corner with Kelsey. Alex sees them together as he then turns and leaves the hospital.
Javi questions Gus wanting to talk about Leo. Gus angrily tells Javi not to deny the obvious and says he should’ve known as soon as Javi wanted to go to Alamainia to rescue him, that he’s still in love with Leo. Javi starts to deny it while Gus complains that Javi’s been worried about Leo ever since he left and checking his phone every 30 seconds. Javi argues that Leo was kidnapped by a homicidal maniac halfway around the world and he was just concerned for a fellow human being. Gus says that’s what he told himself, but points out how Javi left his side to go to Leo just now and the way he looked at him. Javi continues trying to deny it. Gus brings up that Javi said he couldn’t be with Leo as long as he had feelings for someone else. Gus says that he now feels that same way. Gus declares that he’s going home to Javi’s house to pack his bags and storms off, leaving Javi shocked.
Leo walks past the Brady Pub and runs in to Chad, who is happy to see he’s back. Leo thanks Chad for letting him use the DiMera Jet to rescue Gwen. Chad asks how Gwen is doing. Leo says she’s back to her old self. Leo adds that he has a story to discuss with Chad involving EJ. Chad responds that he has an even bigger story for Leo about his sister.
Kayla tells Gwen that she will arrange her meeting but it will be up to her to negotiate the final sale with EJ. Kayla says they should be able to complete the sale of the hospital within the state’s 90 day deadline if there’s no unexpected roadblock.
Johnny claims to Chanel that he doesn’t know what she’s talking about, but she tells him not to lie to her. Chanel argues that something is going on between he and Theo and she wants to know what it is. Johnny claims it’s just business between two CEOs with fragile egos. Johnny tells Chanel to just focus on delivering their baby. Chanel then tells Johnny that she thinks her water just broke, but Johnny reveals that it’s blood.
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