Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
At the police department, Jada, Paulina, and Abe have Lani sworn in to return to active duty as Shawn watches on and Eli films on his phone with tears in his eyes. Jada presents Lani with her badge and her gun as she officially welcomes her back to the Salem Police Department.
Johnny goes home where Chanel notes that he’s home early. Johnny says he wouldn’t miss the kids’ first Halloween. Chanel asks how Xander is. Johnny says he’s hanging in. Chanel says that’s good, but Johnny says none of this is good.
At the hospital, Brady tells Kayla that Rachel is sad to be missing trick or treating this year, but she’s happy to be coming home. They agree on her toughness as Brady asks how Xander is. Kayla tells him there’s no change, but Sarah is in with him now. Brady then thinks back to hearing Sarah telling Xander that she loves him. Brady comments that he wouldn’t expect Sarah to be anywhere else.
Sarah remains at Xander’s side, holding his hand and talking about reading Victoria a bedtime story last night that related to what they have been through. Sarah then lays her head next to Xander and he begins to open his eyes. Xander then says Sarah’s name which excites her as she tells him that he’s in the hospital but he’s going to be okay. She asks how he’s feeling. Xander says like he got shot and then asks if she is alright. Sarah confirms that she is and that he saved her life. Xander flashes back to Sarah holding his wound and urging him to stay with her as he responds that she saved his life. Sarah decides she should let someone know he’s awake and grabs her phone. She texts Kayla that Xander is awake.
Kayla gets Sarah’s text and tells Brady that Xander is awake which he says is great. Kayla says she should go check on him and heads to his room while Brady stands with a look of concern.
Lani thanks Paulina for everything she did to make this happen. Paulina says all she did was a make a few phone calls while it was all on Lani. Paulina calls Lani a hero that the police department is lucky to have. Lani says she’s grateful to be back, so Jada asks if she’s ready to start tomorrow. Lani assures that she is. Abe says the police department is better off for it which Lani says means a lot coming from him as Shawn adds that she’s following in Abe’s footsteps as one of the best. Lani says she and Eli are going to catch the costume parade at the twins’ school. Jada congratulates Lani and exits with Shawn. Lani invites Abe and Paulina to join them, which they accept.
Xander tells Sarah that the last thing he remembers was being shot by George. Sarah tells him that she’s alright and that Victoria is fine at home with Maggie, but she knows she senses something was wrong. Sarah says she’s so happy that Xander is awake while Xander says he’s so happy to wake up to her. Xander recalls Sarah talking about reading Victoria a bedtime story. Xander asks if they got George’s laptop. Sarah confirms that the police have it and she can’t believe he’s still thinking about that when he could’ve died and all of this wasn’t worth it. Xander responds that it was for her. Kayla walks in and says she heard Xander was awake, so she asks Sarah to give them a moment. Sarah says she’ll be right back and exits. Kayla asks how Xander is feeling. Xander claims he’s never been better.
Chanel pleads with Johnny to not still be blaming himself for the shooting. Johnny asks how he can’t, arguing that it all starts with him. Chanel argues that he was trying to do the right thing and couldn’t have known this would happen. Chanel encourages that Xander will be fine as he’s in good hands. Johnny says he prays that he will be, but that’s not the only reason he’s upset. Johnny then reveals that EJ showed up at the office and said that what he did was unforgivable and that since he betrayed him, he’s out of his life for good. Chanel says thank God.
Sarah finds Brady at the hospital and asks how Rachel is. Brady says she’s better and says he’s glad to hear Xander is awake. Brady says he’s sorry about what happened. Sarah calls it a hell of a night. Brady says it sounded terrifying and that he wishes she told him they were heading to the lab because he was right down the hall and could’ve been there. Sarah is glad he wasn’t because something could’ve happened to him. Sarah states that Xander was shot because of her. Brady encourages that it wasn’t her fault as he hugs her.
Chanel tells Johnny that EJ is the one who has acted unforgivably time and time again, yet Johnny forgave him, but now EJ can’t forgive him for doing the right thing. Johnny knows it’s laughable but admits it still hurts so much. Chanel understands he will always love his father, but calls EJ’s type of love toxic. Chanel points out that every time Johnny let EJ back in his life, he hurts him so badly. Johnny says he knows but it’s always been his choice to push EJ away, so it’s different hearing EJ say he’s out of his life for good. Johnny comments on the way EJ looked at him as Chanel hugs him.
Jada finishes a call at the police station and informs Shawn that the security cameras at DiMera Enterprises were shut off after only showing Sarah and Xander going in to the lab. Shawn guesses George shut them off before he got there. Jada says that’s not all and hands him the preliminary test results from the guns used in the shootings. Shawn looks it over and responds that this could be a problem.
Brady encourages that Sarah is not to blame and did nothing wrong while this is on EJ and George. Kayla comes over and tells them that Xander is doing very well as he has no internal bleeding or infections and his vitals are trending in the right direction, so she will let them know if anything changes as she walks away. Sarah decides she should get back to Xander, but Brady stops her and asks for a minute with her. Brady says Rachel got sick and points out that they didn’t get to talk about Sarah’s plans. Brady assumes she will be moving back in to the Kiriakis Mansion since it was saved, adding that she’ll be able to nurse Xander back to health and it will be convenient for them to be under the same roof as Victoria. Sarah confirms it would be best for Victoria and thanks him for understanding but they are interrupted by Jada and Shawn arriving. Jada asks how Xander is doing. Sarah informs her that he just woke up. Jada asks if she can talk to him. Sarah says she’d have to talk to Kayla but it should be fine, so Jada walks away while Shawn stays behind to ask Sarah more questions. Sarah says she already told Jada everything and asks if there’s a problem. Shawn just wants to go over a few details. Sarah tells Brady it’s to be continued as she walks off with Shawn.
Paulina, Abe, Lani, and Eli walk through the town square as Paulina talks about cute the kids were in their Halloween costumes. Lani talks about wanting all the pictures. Paulina decides she is heading home to get in her costume. Abe ends up stumbling, so Paulina asks if he’s alright.
Jada goes to see Xander and says it’s nice to see him awake and recovering. Jada asks him to tell her everything he remembers that happened. Xander explains that he and Sarah were in George’s lab, searching for his laptop and after they found it, George came back and discovered what they were doing. Xander then stops to ask George’s condition. Jada reveals he didn’t make it and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Chanel encourages Johnny that he is so loved by his siblings, his mother, and the family they’ve created. Johnny thanks her for reminding him how loved he is. Chanel then gets a call from Kayla, saying she has her pathology report about the tumor they removed and asks if she wants to come in to discuss the results. Chanel asks Kayla to just tell her now over the phone. Kayla reveals that it’s good news and the results show no sign of disease. Chanel is relieved as she tearfully thanks her, adding that she’s so happy and grateful. Chanel thanks Kayla and hangs up, then announces to Johnny that she’s cancer free as they embrace.
Lani asks if Abe is okay. Abe claims he’s fine and says he has to get going to the store. Lani hugs Abe and thanks him for coming to see the kids. Abe thanks her for the invite and congratulations her on her return to the police department. Paulina hugs Lani and tells her she’s so proud of her. Lani says she couldn’t have done it without her. Paulina encourages Lani and Eli to come to the Horton Town Scare tonight as there will be fun activities for the kids, so they agree to plan on it.
Xander realizes that he killed George and tells Jada that it was obviously self defense as he assumes Sarah told her that. Jada responds that she’s more concerned with questioning where he got the gun in the first place, pointing out that it was unlicensed and unregistered. Xander then flashes back to the shooting.
Sarah walks the halls with Shawn, assuring him that Xander shot George purely in self defense and that if he didn’t, George would’ve killed her. Shawn notes that in her statement, Sarah referred to Xander’s gun as his weapon and questions what makes her believe the gun belonged to him. Shawn asks if Xander said anything to her about where he may have got the gun. Sarah says she’s really confused and questions if he’s saying Xander is the one who did something wrong. Shawn responds that he can’t comment on that since it’s an ongoing investigation. Shawn says his last question is if Xander had his gun in a concealed manner, like inside his jacket. Sarah responds that she will exercise her right to remain silent. Shawn tells her that she’s not the one in trouble here. Sarah repeats that Xander saved her life and is the father of her child, so she won’t say anymore. Shawn accepts that is her right and thanks her for her time as she then walks away.
Eli tells Lani that he’s so proud of her and so happy to see her happy. Lani says it hasn’t really hit her yet as she had accepted not wearing the badge again, but admits she missed it. Lani adds that she wouldn’t be here without Eli in her corner. Eli looks forward to working by her side when the police and the FBI collaborate on a case. Eli declares that moving back to Salem was a good idea. Lani agrees as they hug.
Johnny tells Chanel that everything she’s been through is finally over. Chanel says she still has meds and follow up appointments. Johnny points out there’s no more chemo or radiation. Chanel agrees that the hard part is finally over. Johnny tells Chanel that she beat cancer and to let it sink in. Chanel feels this gives them perspective. Chanel knows he’s upset with everything going on with EJ and DiMera, but they can focus on this great news that she’s going to be around for a while. Johnny jokes about already thinking of their 50th anniversary. They agree they are so lucky.
Jada tells Xander that she needs to know exactly how and when that gun came in to his possession and she needs him to explain why he took it with him to the lab that night. Xander wants to speak to an attorney first. Xander understands that she’s trying to do her job, but points out they got her the laptop which George was willing to kill for and they know EJ’s name will be all over it, so he thinks that’s the lead she should be pursuing.
Sarah returns to Brady at the hospital. Brady asks if everything is okay. Sarah tells him that Xander is fine. Brady says he’s going to check on Rachel and adds that he’s very happy that Xander is recovering. Brady tells Sarah that he’s always going to care about her, but seeing her with Xander when she thought she was going to lose him made him very aware of where her feelings really lie. Brady knows that Sarah cares about him, but he always felt something was preventing her from giving herself fully to him. Brady says he always sensed it, especially at the father-daughter dance. Brady knows Xander and Victoria are Sarah’s family and now that they are going to live together under roof, he thinks it would be silly for them to pretend they have a future together. Brady tells Sarah that what they had was wonderful and so much fun. Brady says she means the world to him, but he wants someone who can give their full heart to him and that’s not her. Sarah asks if he’s breaking up with her. Brady responds that he’s setting her free to be with the guy that she loves and they both know that man is Xander. Brady then walks away.
Johnny tells Chanel that he wants to celebrate right now, so he will call a nanny while they go paint the town red. Chanel reminds him that it’s Halloween and they are taking the kids to see the lights at the pumpkin patch. Johnny admits he forgot for a second. Chanel points out that the kids are napping right now, so there’s another way they can celebrate as they head to the bedroom together.
Eli asks Lani how much time they have before picking up the kids from school because he’s not done celebrating her. Eli says he’s down for whatever she’s down for. Lani says she has a couple ideas. Eli says he does too and asks if they have enough time to go home before getting the kids. Lani says they have enough time to relax, snuggle, and for her to get him out of his costume.
Jada tells Xander that she’s grateful that the laptop is in the hands of the ISA, but not at the cost of a man’s life. Xander tells her to be direct on if she’s charging him or not. Jada says that remains to be seen and thanks him for his time. Jada exits as Sarah comes in and asks what that was about. Xander tells her that the gun he used wasn’t licensed or registered. Sarah says she gathered that but that it’s just a technicality, but Xander says he’s not sure Jada sees it that way.
Jada goes to Shawn and tells him that Xander won’t talk. Shawn says Sarah won’t either, but she confirmed Xander had the gun. Jada says they need to know where he got it.
Xander feels Jada is trying to find any excuse to charge him with something to get the scum off the streets. Sarah says she would be wrong because Xander is one of the good guys and she’s sorry she didn’t always see it that way. Xander says he wasn’t, but Sarah encourages that he really came through last night and saved his life, so she doesn’t give a damn about any technicalities. Sarah declares she will not let them punish him for doing the right thing. Sarah tells Xander that she’s right here with him and no matter what happens, they will get through this together as she holds his hand.
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