Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Kristen is having a drink at the Bistro when she gets a call from Brady. Brady asks if he can take Rachel to the fireworks tomorrow since he has 2 VIP passes. Kristen questions him not having anyone else to take. Brady says he just misses his daughter and hopes to spend more time with her since Kristen will be very busy running DiMera. Kristen insists that she won’t be too busy for her daughter. Brady says he knows Rachel means everything to her as his kids do to him. Kristen decides he caught her at a very good time, so he can take her. Brady thanks her and says he’ll be there around 4 to pick her up as they hang up. Tate comes in and remarks to Brady that he guesses he didn’t get him a VIP ticket. Brady didn’t think he’d want to hang out with them. Tate says it’s not like he has anything better to do thanks to Theresa. Brady offers to get him a ticket but Tate says fireworks aren’t really his thing. Tate then mentions that he heard him tell Kristen that he means everything to him. Brady says that he does, so Tate tells Brady to prove it by stopping Theresa from ruining his life and to let him see Holly.
Holly goes to the Brady Pub and sees Eric at a table. Eric asks how she is. Holly says things have been a little crazy at home lately. Eric guesses having a new baby in the house can turn things upside down. Holly says she’s happy for Nicole and EJ, but she’s really sorry that Eric had to give up his son.
EJ pours a drink in the living room. Melinda walks in and thanks him for the immunity deal. EJ argues that she didn’t deserve it. Melinda says she’s so grateful that she had to come over and tell him how much it means to her. Melinda declares that now there’s nothing EJ can do to her when she tells Nicole that Eric is Jude’s father. EJ questions why she would do that. Melinda says out of spite, arguing that EJ forced Paulina to kick her out of her job and blew up her life without a second thought, so now she’s going to blow up his. Nicole then returns to the living room and asks what is going on here. Melinda asks if EJ wants to tell her or if she should.
Stefan and Gabi kiss at the prison. Gabi tells Stefan how wonderful it is to touch him without someone barking at her to stop. Stefan says that will never be a problem again because they are finally getting her out as they continue kissing. Stefan informs Gabi that Rafe is with the warden, finalizing the paperwork and then she’s out. Gabi is glad to be anywhere but there. Stefan tells her to tell him where she wants to go, mentioning Paris, Norway, or Buddy’s Burger Barn. Gabi says it sounds like a full day but there is one place she wants to go more than any other in the world and that’s home. Gabi tells Stefan to take her home.
Melinda tells Nicole that EJ seems dumbstruck so she’ll tell her. EJ then says that Melinda was just thanking him for the immunity deal that he gave her which Nicole questions. Nicole asks if she’s out of her mind, yelling at her that she stole her son, gave her to a psychopath and let them believe he was dead. Nicole asks how Melinda could be so cruel as she screams at her. Melinda knows that they have been through a lot. Nicole brings up Eric too and how it almost killed him to give up Jude. Melinda responds that maybe there is something she can do to make it up to Eric.
Ava meets Kristen at the Bistro and thanks her for inviting her to dinner, but questions if it had to be here. Kristen knows the Bistro doesn’t have great memories but she likes the steak. Ava knows that she didn’t invite her to discuss the menu. Kristen tells Ava that she’s really sorry that Harris left to track down Megan. Ava thinks Harris wanted to put some distance between them too. Kristen questions why he’d want to do that. Ava suggests because of all the lies she told. Kristen argues that she did what any mother would do to protect her child since Clyde threatened her son, so she had no choice but to run drugs through the Bistro. Ava says that may be true, but Clyde didn’t force her to sleep with Stefan. Ava says that she has so many regrets in her life, especially around the men she has loved. Kristen responds that she knows exactly how she feels.
Brady tells Tate that Theresa isn’t trying to ruin his life but Tate argues that she’s still doing a good job of it. Brady brings up Tate sneaking out of the prom and getting a hotel room with Holly. Tate repeats that they just wanted to be alone together without anyone interrupting them but they still found a way. Tate asks what he did that was so wrong. Brady argues that he lied and defied his parents. Tate complains that he felt like he had to and that he’s turning 18 next year. Tate says he’s going to college and asks if Theresa’s going to stalk him there too. Brady argues that Holly jeopardized his future and he could’ve gone to prison, then they wouldn’t be talking college at all. Tate argues that Holly apologized and made a mistake. Tate feels he’s been really responsible lately by looking for jobs to pay back the money he still owes him and he just applied at the club to make more money. Brady asks if he means the club that the DiMeras have a membership to where Holly will likely be at the pool every day. Tate pretends not to know and then admits that Holly might be there at times. Tate tells Brady that the more they try to keep them apart, the more they are going to want to be together. Tate says he doesn’t want to go behind their backs, so he asks Brady to talk to Theresa and get her to let up about him seeing Holly. Brady responds that he can’t do that.
Holly can’t imagine how hard this has been for Eric and talks about how awesome he was with Jude. Eric appreciates that but says it helps knowing that Jude has an amazing big sister like Holly. Holly says Nicole doesn’t think so and she’s always disappointing her. Eric praises Holly but Holly complains that Nicole acts like she’s the worst daughter ever and she doesn’t know how much more she can take.
Nicole questions how Melinda is going to make it up to Eric and what that even means. They are interrupted by Stefan bringing Gabi home. EJ acts thrilled and welcomes them home but Gabi says she’s not feeling it. EJ says he knows it can be overwhelming but calls it so uplifting for Gabi to be back home where she belongs. EJ suggests champagne to celebrate Gabi’s homecoming while he escorts Melinda out. Melinda says she’ll stay for it since she was about to say something important. EJ tells her that it can wait as this is a family gathering. EJ grabs Melinda by the arm and escorts her out of the mansion as she complains for him to let her go. Nicole remarks that Melinda is lucky EJ dragged her out because she was about to scratch her eyes out. Gabi remarks that it’s good to be home.
Outside the mansion, Melinda tells EJ to get out of her way because she’s going back in to tell Nicole everything. EJ sees that she is upset. Melinda complains that she lost her job because of him. EJ then asks what if he offers her a better job?
Eric tells Holly that he’s sorry things are so hard for her with her mom. Holly responds that it just keeps getting worse and says he should’ve seen what happened last night. Eric informs her that he was actually home when Brady and Tate came back from the prom. Holly talks about how crazy they have been and how Theresa acts like she’s a demon seed. Holly adds that Nicole grounded her again, so she’s had one day in the last 6 months where she wasn’t grounded or in a coma. Eric says he’s sorry and wishes there was something he could do. Holly tells him maybe there is. Holly says that Nicole listens to Eric and respects his opinion, so she asks him to talk to Nicole for her.
Tate thought he could talk to Brady and he’d be on his side. Brady says it’s not about sides but they have to have each others’ backs when it comes to co-parenting. Brady admits that he thinks Theresa overreacted, but he still thinks Tate was dead wrong in lying to his parents and sneaking around. Tate argues that what they are doing is completely unfair. Brady suggests a reset where they all take a step back, breathe, and chill out. Brady tells Tate to forget about the country club job because they won’t go for that. Tate complains that he knew this was going to happen and asks what he’s supposed to do all summer then. Brady then pulls out an advertisement and says he has an idea.
Ava asks Kristen what her regrets are. Kristen says there’s too many list but they all have them and no one knows that Ava and Stefan slept together. Kristen suggests Ava just pretend like it didn’t happen. Ava says she already told Harris so she can’t do that. Kristen thought he understood that she was in a bad place, under tremendous pressure from Clyde, and she was protecting him. Ava says that Harris did say he understood and tried to get past it, but she’s not sure she buys it. Ava talks about making a mess with all the men in her life. Kristen encourages her to stop beating herself up about it. Kristen thinks there is something else to consider and brings up that Ava was engaged to Stefan’s identical twin brother, Jake, before he was tragically killed, so it makes sense that there is an underlying attraction to a man with the exact same DNA. Kristen adds that Ava said she was totally wasted when that happened. Ava admits maybe she can buy a little bit of the twin thing but calls it such a big mistake. Ava insists that nobody else can find out about this, especially Gabi.
Stefan pours champagne and offers a glass to Nicole but she says she’s not in the mood to celebrate. Gabi states that Melinda turns her stomach too but even she can’t ruin this day for her because she’s back home with the man she loves. Gabi is grateful that Stefan waited for her. Stefan says he would’ve waited forever but he’s grateful that he didn’t have to. Nicole acknowledges that there has been bad blood between them but she hopes they can move forward too. Gabi says she hopes so too. Nicole congratulates Gabi on her freedom and says she’s really happy for them. Gabi thanks her and says that’s very generous of her. Gabi adds that she’s happy for Nicole and EJ getting their baby back. Gabi says she can’t wait to meet her little nephew. Stefan jokes that he looks a lot like Nicole and nothing like EJ. Stefan brings up Gabi needing a hot shower, so Gabi says she might need some help. Stefan and Gabi then head upstairs together.
Melinda asks EJ what better job since the only job she’s interested in is the one he stole from her, unless he’s considering giving that back to her. EJ says he’d be more than happy too but doesn’t think Paulina would be happy with the game of musical chairs in the job. Melinda brings up EJ being ousted from his position of power at DiMera, so he has nothing to offer her. Melinda declares that she’s going back inside to destroy his life.
Brady presents Tate with an ad for a lacrosse camp in upstate New York. Tate asks if this is a joke. Brady assures it’s not and that it could be a really great experience that could also get top college recruiters to get their eyes on him. Tate responds that he’s not bad at lacrosse but no one will want to recruit him. Brady thinks he’s selling himself short because he talked to the coach, who praised him. Tate asks when he even said he wanted to play college lacrosse. Brady says they talked about it but Tate says he was on the bench all season. Tate points out all the money it would cost and that he’d have to stay at an all guys dorm and work out for 12 hours. Brady suggests it would give Theresa time to cool off and when he comes back in the fall, maybe they could talk about he and Holly getting together again. Brady calls it a great idea and asks Tate to give it some thought. Tate responds that he thought about it and there’s no way he’s doing it as he crumples up the ad and drops it to the floor.
Eric tells Holly that he thinks he needs to give Nicole some space after everything that happened with Sloan. Eric then reveals he’s thinking about leaving Salem. Holly argues that he can’t as they would miss him so much. Eric says that’s nice of her to say. Holly talks about things just getting worse as her best friend isn’t talking to her and she can’t even leave the house except to pick up takeout. Holly states that Nicole is tracking her on her phone and knows exactly where she is at all times, while she doesn’t even know who is living at the house or which DiMera is going to stab the other in the back. Holly complains that Nicole is making her life miserable and if Eric leaves, she’s going to cry. Eric promises that things will get better. Holly disagrees and says she doesn’t need to tell him what it feels like to not be able to be with someone you really want to be with. Holly asks Eric again to talk to Nicole about letting her see Tate. Eric says it’s really not his place to give parenting advice so that has to be up to Nicole and EJ.
EJ warns Melinda that if she tells Nicole that Jude is Eric’s baby, she will be outed as a baby kidnapper and will never work again. EJ says she damn well better think about that because she may destroy his life, but she would destroy her own as well. Melinda asks what EJ’s job offer is. EJ offers her general counsel at DiMera. Melinda questions him wanting to work for Kristen when Kristen killed her daughter. EJ argues that Kristen was out of her mind then when she thought her baby had died. Melinda insists it would be her worst nightmare to work for Kristen and adds that EJ is in no position to offer the job anyways. EJ says he will speak to Kristen and he’s sure she would be willing. EJ adds that Melinda despising him is incentive enough for Kristen. Melinda asks about Belle being general counsel. EJ explains that she’s on leave to work on her marriage so the attorney in her spot is just a placeholder. EJ assures that he’ll see to it that the job is Melinda’s if she wants it. EJ says the district attorney has power, but she would be working for a multi-national company that has power and she’d be making a lot more income. EJ notes that her alternative is to be poor and jobless while destroying both of their lives. Nicole comes out from the mansion and questions what the hell Melinda is still doing there.
Kristen assures Ava that her secret is safe with her. Kristen toasts to her new job as the new CEO of DiMera. Ava congratulates her and says one glass of champagne is her limit tonight since she has an early shift at the Pub in the morning. Kristen questions Ava going from running a company to working at the Pub. Ava says her job prospects weren’t great after the drug bust at the Bistro. Kristen then suggests Ava come work for her.
Gabi and Stefan shower together and talk about dreaming of this for months. Gabi talks about washing away everything from prison and the distance between them. Gabi jokes now that she’s home, she wants more than anything for Stefan to shave his mustache which he agrees to do and then they kiss.
Ava asks if Kristen is interested in her as a personal chef or her skills as a mafia boss. Kristen says neither and that she’d just love to have a friend come work for her, especially one who shares her world view. Kristen admits that she needs an ally in the snake pit. Ava points out that EJ would lose his mind. Kristen calls that another reason since EJ needs to be knocked down a notch or twelve and admits that getting under his skin is one of her favorite pastimes. Ava says she completely understands. Kristen encourages that it would be great and then Ava can say goodbye to her sad little Pub room with the smell of clam chowder. Ava declares that Kristen is making her an offer she can’t refuse. Kristen then welcomes Ava to DiMera.
Brady doesn’t think Tate understands and declares that he’s not giving him a choice which Tate questions. Tate says he literally just told him to think about it. Tate complains that Brady really doesn’t care about what he feels or thinks. Tate calls him worse than Theresa since she’s at least straight about her crazy rules. Tate asks if Theresa knows he’s trying to send him away again. Brady says he’s trying to make it easy on him whereas Theresa will probably call Shane to send him to military school for the summer. Tate complains that this is his last free summer and Brady is getting to decide how he spends it. Tate remarks that it doesn’t take a shrink to understand that he can’t stand to see him and Holly happy because Brady and Theresa have no idea what it’s like to be happy. Brady argues that Tate has had two dates with Holly and both ended up in disaster. Tate asks whose fault that is. Brady declares that he has set him up for the camp and he’s going whether he likes it or not.
Holly complains to Eric that EJ is crazy about Nicole, so he’s just going to go along with whatever she says and couldn’t care less about her. Eric says that’s not true, pointing out that EJ arranged the treatment in Italy that saved her life. Holly feels she’s still not as important to EJ as his own kids. Holly thinks EJ looks at her at times like he just disapproves of her. Eric suggests she could be imagining that and encourages her to keep an open mind and get along with EJ. Holly asks what the point is, arguing that Nicole will divorce him soon since they have to be close to the expiration date as it never works out and is only a matter of time before one of them does something to blow it all up. Holly remarks that sometimes she wishes Nicole just stayed with Eric forever. Eric is sorry he can’t do more to help. Holly says it’s okay as none of it is his fault. Holly guesses she better get the food and go before Nicole sends out a search party. Holly asks Eric not to leave Salem. Eric tells Holly that he loves her and he will be praying that things get better for her. Holly thanks him and then goes to get her food.
EJ tells Nicole that he and Melinda were just discussing the disposition of a few important cases. Melinda says they resolved it and thanks EJ as she then walks away. Nicole then questions why EJ did it. EJ asks what she means. Nicole questions what possible reason EJ could have to give Melinda an immunity deal after everything she put them through.
Stefan shaves and joins Gabi in the bedroom. Gabi says that’s so much better and comments that her robe feels really good after all that time in prison clothes, but she doesn’t want to wear it right now and only wants to feel Stefan against her body as she drops her robe. Stefan removes his robe as well as they kiss onto the bed.
Tate asks Brady if there’s anything he can do to change his mind about that. Brady informs him that it’s a done deal and he’s going. Brady says the summer will be over before he knows it, so he knows he’ll have a great time if he gives it a chance. Brady then exits the room. Tate then pulls out his phone and calls Holly. Tate asks if she’s okay. Holly says not really and asks about him. Tate says not even close. Tate then asks Holly how she would feel about running away together.
EJ tells Nicole that he hated helping Melinda and if it were up to him, he would’ve nailed her to the wall but he had no choice. Nicole asks why the hell not. EJ explains that Rafe was desperate to help Gabi and Stefan was playing on family loyalty. EJ says after what happened with Kristen at DiMera, he thought it would be best to put Stefan and Gabi under their debt. EJ points out that the truth is that Gabi was innocent. Nicole argues that Melinda was not innocent and calls it sick. Nicole decides she needs time out here alone. EJ says he’ll be inside and then heads back in. Nicole thinks back to Eric telling her that he might be leaving Salem.
Eric remains at the Pub and checks his phone, finding out that he has been offered a position in the Paris office.
EJ sits in the living room as Kristen walks in. Kristen comments on Jude being asleep and says she’s off to bed as she has an early morning conference call with Hong Kong. EJ stops her to ask her for a favor about a potential hire.
Ava remains at the Bistro and pours another glass of champagne as she calls Roman. Ava thanks him for everything he’s done for her but announces that she just got a new job.
Gabi lays in bed and talks to her daughter Arianna on the phone. Gabi says she can’t wait to see her and to tell Will and Sonny that she will be taking the DiMera jet to Phoenix to see her first thing in the morning. Gabi then hangs up and lays in bed with Stefan. Stefan bets Arianna will be thrilled to see her tomorrow. Gabi tells Stefan how good it feels to be held after all this time. Stefan says to him too. Gabi remarks that she’s sure it was really hard for him to be apart for so long and that he must have been so lonely. Stefan kisses her and tells her that he missed her. Gabi comments on Stefan not giving in to temptation. Stefan then thinks back to having sex with Ava, but tells Gabi there’s not a chance as she is the only woman that he wants to be with, now and forever as they continue kissing.
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