Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Marlena joins Brady in the living room at home and comments on it being a quiet morning. Brady informs her that Tate has yet to wake up from his room, so their daily debate about him having his airpods in at the table will have to wait. Brady feels Tate is trying to sleep the day away to avoid the consequences of what he did last night. Marlena says that was a shame about the prom with Tate and Holly. Brady calls it disastrous, especially when Theresa decided to drag Holly home from the hotel. Marlena isn’t sure that was necessary. Brady talks about how they told Tate he wasn’t allowed to see Holly from the beginning, but he decided on his own to defy them. Brady says it doesn’t happen all the time, but he and Theresa have one mind about this which Marlena questions. Brady asks what she thinks. Marlena wonders if Brady’s reaction has less to do with what Tate did and more to do with how he feels about Theresa.
Bonnie enters the living room at the Kiriakis Mansion and says she’s surprised to see Theresa up so early. Bonnie figured she’d be sleeping in and asks how prom night was. Theresa tells her that she walked in just in time to stop two kids from having sex, revealing they found Holly and Tate at the Salem Inn. Bonnie thought they weren’t supposed to see each other. Theresa confirms that and says they found out Tate was going behind their back to see Holly even after everything she did to ruin his life. Bonnie guesses last night was a total disaster for everyone then. Alex walks in and says not everyone as he kisses Theresa. Alex then declares that one thing went very right last night as he shows off Theresa’s ring.
Xander and Sarah sit together in their living room and talk about their wedding invitations coming in. Xander talks about being grateful that they will have a perfect wedding especially after Maggie’s almost wedding to Konstantin. They talk about being glad he’s gone and decide no more talk about that as they will only focus on their upcoming wedding. Xander agrees as they kiss.
Leo sits down at the hospital and repeats his final conversation with his mother and declares that he won’t visit her again and he never wants to see her again. Leo starts to say she can burn but then says she can’t because she is his mother and as sad as it is, he still wants her to love him. Leo starts to cry as Mark appears and asks if he’s okay. Leo remembers meeting Mark in the town square. Mark comments that he looks like he got some bad news. Leo responds that it’s his mother, who is in prison. Mark tells him he’s sorry and sits with him. Leo explains that he just came from visiting her to finally tell her that she’s been wrong about him for his entire life. Leo thought it would be this cathartic moment and triumphant vindication, but it turned out to be anything but. Leo doesn’t know why he’s surprised that his mother can still make him feel utterly worthless and miserable. Mark then hugs Leo which surprises him.
Chanel gets a pain in her stomach, causing Johnny and Paulina to worry as they check on her.
Brady tells Marlena that there is nothing going on with he and Theresa and they just talked about how they need to focus on co-parenting Tate. Marlena assumes there was a reason they needed to talk about that. Brady admits that something happened and they had been getting closer because of what they have gone through with Tate. Brady says they had a moment. Marlena asks if that was all. Brady knows it was only a moment because right after, Theresa said she wants to be with Alex. Marlena asks what Brady wants.
Bonnie comments on Theresa’s ring and guesses Alex spent a huge chunk of Victor’s money on it. Alex responds that Theresa is worth it. Bonnie asks when this all happened. Alex says it was last night. Theresa gets a call from her dad and says she’s going to tell him the good news as she exits the room. Bonnie then asks Alex if he’s told Justin.
Sarah tells Xander that she’s taking the wedding invitations to the Kiriakis Mansion since Maggie has an old book of family addresses, so Xander gets to stay home with Victoria. Xander brings up the conversation he had with Maggie about how much he hated Konstantin and says that her response threw him as Maggie told him that he was a lot like Victor and maybe Victor saw himself in him which is why he was so hard on him.
Leo thanks Mark for being very nice and then realizes he’s a doctor. Mark introduces himself. Leo acknowledges his name being the same as the Mark Greene on ER. Leo talks about having a doctor boyfriend once. Leo brings up that Mark told him the other day that he was not gay. Mark questions if he said that. Leo confirms that he did and then asks if it’s not true.
Johnny wants to get Chanel to the hospital and call a doctor. Chanel doesn’t think they need to and says it’s just cramps. Chanel thinks she’s fine now as they sit her down. Paulina recalls when she was pregnant and encourages that she’ll feel better when Abe comes home with the food. Chanel’s cramps then get worse so Johnny decides they are taking her to the hospital and they exit.
Brady doesn’t think his feelings really matter here. Marlena says they always do. Brady declares that Theresa chose Alex so he accepted it and he’s moving on and he would love to change the subject. Marlena apologizes for bringing up a topic that’s uncomfortable for him to talk about. Brady appreciates his concern and says he usually values her input, but on this subject, not right now. Marlena understands and says she’s going to work. Marlena tells Brady that she’s always on his side. Brady thanks her for that as she then exits.
Alex informs Bonnie that he has not had a chance to tell Justin yet about his engagement to Theresa. Bonnie questions why not and suggests calling him right now. Alex doesn’t think that’s news that Justin wants to hear right now. Bonnie asks why that would be. Alex explains that he and Justin had a bit of a disagreement over of his relationship with Theresa. Bonnie assumes that’s because Alex found Theresa in bed with Brady. Alex states that Justin seems to think that meant something to Theresa, but they talked about it and Theresa said she only did it to make him jealous. Bonnie talks about Theresa manipulating but Alex says he doesn’t want to have the same talk with her that he had with Justin. Bonnie argues that Justin cares about him and doesn’t want to see him get hurt. Alex says that’s very kind but he’s a big boy now. Bonnie knows Justin isn’t his biological father but he still has a big love for him in his heart and they are both protective of him. Alex argues that he doesn’t need protection from Theresa. Bonnie asks if he’s sure about that since she doesn’t have the best track record with relationships and Alex is also super rich. Bonnie asks if Alex doesn’t think he could do better as Theresa then comes back in to the room.
Sarah knows Xander has been struggling with the fact that he and Victor weren’t close when he died, but he knows deep down that Victor loved him. Sarah brings up when Victor made Xander CEO of Titan. Xander argues that he undermined him and replaced him with Philip. Xander mentions that they did get along against Kristen but brings up switching Sarah’s baby. Sarah knows Xander regrets that. Xander calls it unthinkable now and says no one could ever replace their daughter. Sarah thanks God that she finally came to her senses and told him that Victoria is his daughter. Xander says he was so worried when they were together back then and Victor was just using him to do his dirty work. Xander says maybe Victor did see a bit of himself in him which is why he had him do terrible things. Sarah disagrees. Xander questions why Victor didn’t leave him in his will then.
Leo points out that Mark said he wasn’t gay, so he asks if he’s bisexual but Johnny and Paulina arrive with Chanel and call on Mark for help. Mark asks what’s going on. Chanel complains of really bad cramps. Johnny says the pain seems to come and go but feels like it’s getting worse as they rush her to a hospital room. Mark asks Paulina to step outside. Paulina refuses and says she’s not going to leave Chanel alone. Johnny points out that he’s there, so Paulina says she’ll be right outside the whole time and exits. Mark says they will see how her baby is doing. Chanel admits that she tried to hold it together in front of Paulina but she’s really scared. Johnny promises her that everything is going to be fine.
Marlena goes to the hospital and runs in to Leo. Marlena asks if they had an appointment. Leo says no and swears he didn’t know she would be there but they have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow so he will find a way to white knuckle it until then. Marlena decides she has a few moments before her next patient and agrees to see Leo now.
Theresa questions Bonnie trash talking her behind her back. Bonnie responds that it’s nothing she wouldn’t say to her face and states that Justin simply has some concerns about her and Alex. Alex says he told Bonnie that whatever concerns they may have, he trusts Theresa and plans to spend the rest of his life with her. Theresa thanks him but doesn’t understand Bonnie’s sudden 180 since she was recently very supportive of her involvement with Alex. Bonnie says that was before she discussed it with Justin. Theresa guesses Justin turned her against her then. Bonnie argues that Justin is just protective of Alex. Bonnie says on a happier note, wedding bells will be ringing throughout the house for lots of people. Bonnie adds that Sarah is on her way over so she can help her with her wedding invitations. Theresa remarks that won’t take long and jokes that it will be a short list because Xander doesn’t have many friends. Bonnie says his side might be a little light but she’s sure a few of them won’t mind moving over to fill the void. Bonnie adds that Sarah has her heart set on inviting Xander’s mother to the wedding.
Sarah tells Xander that it’s not like he was singled out to be excluded from Victor’s will since he didn’t leave anything for anyone except Maggie and Alex. Xander understands he’s not the only one that Victor snubbed, but he feels it was Victor’s last chance to show him that he meant something to him. Xander can’t believe he’s grieving Victor. Sarah hopes she and Victoria can make up for the things that Victor didn’t give him. They kiss which Xander calls a wonderful start. Sarah says they’ll have to finish later since she has to go. Sarah then stops to ask if Xander is sure he doesn’t want to take another shot at trying to find his mom. Xander assures that the number he gave her was the last one he had for her, so he takes it as fate’s way of saying it’s best not to find her. Sarah knows he and his mom have had issues. Xander gets that she’s eager for her to be at the wedding and he understands Sarah wants Victoria to know her grandmother. Sarah doesn’t want Xander to be saddled with the same regret he had with Victor as far as not mending fences before losing him. Xander then reveals there may be one other way to reach his mom.
Sarah thought Xander lost touch with his mother. Bonnie says he did but Sarah is trying to get them back in touch so they can mend fences and invite her to the wedding. Sarah questions that being a good idea. Bonnie and Alex both ask why it wouldn’t be. Sarah mentions hearing that she’s a raging alcoholic and questions having someone like that around the baby. Bonnie responds that just because someone has an addiction doesn’t mean they should be shunned and suggests maybe she has changed, like Theresa. Theresa reluctantly agrees but says she’s kind of concerned for Sarah and asks what if Xander’s mother causes a huge scene. Bonnie laughs and says they are used to scenes around here, especially at weddings. Alex notes that Theresa seems awfully concerned about Xander’s mom showing up in Salem and asks if there’s something she wants to tell them.
Leo sits with Marlena and informs her that he went to see his mother at the prison to try to quiet her voice in his head all the years. Marlena clarifies that she thought they could work on that in therapy but Leo thought it would be wise to do it in person, face to face. Marlena guesses it didn’t go well. Leo confirms it was a disaster. Marlena asks what she said. Leo says she said that he was worthless, unlovable, a degenerate, and that he had deserved all the misery that had befallen him. Marlena says that must have been so hard for him to hear. Leo says he should’ve expected it, but guesses he hoped that his mother would take him in his arms and have an epiphany. Marlena encourages that just because his mother said those things, doesn’t mean they are true. Leo asks why it feels that way when she says them then. Marlena explains that as children, they depend on their parents to thrive. Marlena states that Leo is no longer a child so he’s no longer dependent on his mother and thus there’s no reason to give her the power over him. Marlena tells Leo that he can do anything he’d like and be himself. Leo adds that the hunky doctor seemed to think he was worth talking to. Marlena asks which hunky doctor is that.
Mark tells Chanel that they are going to do a quick ultrasound to try and figure out what’s going on. Johnny encourages Chanel that everything will be alright and that Mark will take good care of them. Mark then announces he’s very sorry but he’s afraid that Chanel has had a miscarriage, shocking Chanel and Johnny. Johnny doesn’t understand as they were just there and everything was fine. Mark says it changed. Chanel asks if the soft markers caused this. Mark says there could be any number of reasons and mentions that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Mark adds that he will send in a specialist to try and get them more answers. Mark tells them that he is so sorry for their loss as he then exits the room. Chanel and Johnny break down crying in each others’ arms.
Leo tells Marlena that he met this gorgeous doctor the other day and he gave him water, then today he comforted him. Marlena points out that Leo just met this man. Leo says he’s not getting his hopes up for a romance and mentions that he said he’s not gay but then acted surprised when he reminded him that he said that. Leo asks if she thinks maybe he is gay. Marlena says she doesn’t know. Leo asks if she knows Mark and if she’s gotten any vibes from him. Marlena says she’s heard the name but doesn’t think she’s met him. Leo asks if Marlena has heard any chat about him. Marlena says if she did, she wouldn’t repeat it or speculate about him which Leo accepts. Leo declares that whether he’s gay or not, they had a lovely moment. Marlena is glad to hear that for him, but notes that he doesn’t know anything about this man, so she thinks he shouldn’t read too much in to this. Marlena wouldn’t like to see Leo get hurt. Leo thanks her and says it’s unlike his mother, who lives to see him get hurt. Leo bets that Diana is in her cell now, gloating about how bad she made him feel. Marlena suggests talking about that in their next session since they are out of time. Leo guesses that tomorrow they can figure out why he wants love from his horrible mother. Marlena calls him a very worthwhile human being and says she’s impressed with his desire to get to know himself and come to terms with his emotionally abusive mother and father. Leo declares that tomorrow, they will work on getting him to embrace that he’s a worthwhile person. Leo tells Marlena that he will see her tomorrow for their actual session as he then exits her office.
Theresa claims she’s not so much concerned about Xander’s mother but after what happened with Konstantin, they should all be wary about inviting long lost family and friends out of the blue. Bonnie says she gets it but tells Theresa that she won’t have to worry since the number Xander had for his mom didn’t belong to her anymore and they have no other way of reaching her. Alex jokes that they won’t have to worry about any unexpected guests at their wedding since he’s already found all of his long lost relatives. Theresa hopes that’s true. Alex assures that is and says he has to get to work, so he exits.
Xander finishes a call with his mother’s sister and tells Sarah that the longshot paid off even though his aunt and mother didn’t get along, he didn’t think they would keep in touch but apparently his mother hit her up for money a few months ago. Xander reveals she didn’t have his mom’s phone number, but she did have her address which excites Sarah.
Brady goes to work at Basic Black and thinks back to having sex with Theresa until Alex walks in and says he’s sorry to hear about the prom last night. Brady is sure Theresa told him all about it. Brady is surprised that Theresa didn’t call him last night to tell him about EJ and Nicole’s reaction. Alex informs him that Theresa was busy and it was partly his fault which Brady questions. Alex then reveals that he proposed and that he and Theresa are now engaged, shocking Brady.
Sarah goes to the Kiriakis Mansion and thanks Bonnie for offering to help with the wedding invitations. Bonnie says she’s so happy to assist and Maggie already gave her the address book. Sarah then excitedly reveals they have Xander’s mom’s address after all which worries Theresa.
Xander tells Victoria that there’s a chance now that she will meet her grandma. Xander says at least one of them are excited about it.
Mark talks on the phone about having to deliver the bad news to Chanel and Johnny that they lost their baby. Mark says they always know the right thing to say and he’ll see them tonight. Mark then hangs up and runs in to Leo. Leo says he’s sorry to hear that he had to deliver bad news. Leo asks if he was on the phone with a friend or a significant other, then says it’s none of his business. Mark reveals it was actually his girlfriend and says he better get going. Mark then walks away. Leo remarks that answers that.
Paulina returns to the hospital room to find Chanel and Johnny crying. Paulina asks what happened. Johnny reveals that they lost the baby. Paulina can’t believe it and asks how that happened. Chanel responds that it happened because of what Paulina did and angrily declares that it’s all her fault.
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