Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Brady sits at home with his tablet, reading the Spectator article on Sarah being injured in a hit and run. Brady flashes back to asking Fiona what happened the night before and how he got home.
Fiona watches over Victoria at Xander and Sarah’s apartment. Fiona says she knows that Victoria misses her mom and declares that she’s so sorry for what she did to her.
Kayla finds Maggie at the hospital and questions her still being there ever since Sarah was brought in. Maggie tells her that she couldn’t leave her. Kayla encourages her to take care of herself. Maggie says she will, but for right now, Sarah is putting on a brave front but she knows she’s terrified. Maggie mentions that Dr. Green came by to test her reflexes and she still has no feeling below the waist. Kayla hopes they will see some results. Maggie asks if her MRI showed any injury. Kayla says she’s going to check with radiology and assures they are doing everything they can for Sarah as they will fight hard for her.
Xander sits at Sarah’s side in her hospital room. Xander worries about not getting her test results while Sarah encourages that no news is good news. Sarah comments on not feeling anything. Xander asks if there’s anything he can get or do for her. Sarah asks Xander to please go home.
In the town square, Alex and Chanel continue to argue. Alex asks why she’s being so petty while Chanel asks why he’s being such a dumbass. Johnny and Abe interrupt to ask what is going on. Chanel says it’s nothing but Johnny says it didn’t seem like it as they could hear them going at it from across the town square. Johnny remarks that the tension between them is off the charts. Abe adds that’s exactly what he was thinking. Johnny asks Chanel if Alex is bothering her. Chanel says no and that there’s no need to resurrect the DiMera-Kiriakis feud over a little disagreement. Johnny remarks that it didn’t sound very little to him. Alex says they were just rehashing something that he thought was ancient history. Chanel declares they are now done. Alex then gets up and walks away. Johnny asks Chanel what that was all about. Chanel insists that it was nothing. Abe says he has something to take care of and tells Johnny that he will see him back at the office after he runs their idea past Chanel. Johnny thanks Abe as he walks away. Chanel asks Johnny what idea but Johnny wants to talk about whatever just happened. Chanel wants to leave it. Johnny asks if Alex is harassing her. Chanel then admits that it was about Allie. Johnny thought it might be. Chanel assures that she’s not upset about the way things turned out as she knows that she’s with the person she is supposed to be with. Chanel declares that after the way Alex betrayed her, there is no way they could ever be friends. Johnny thinks Alex got that message loud and clear. Chanel then asks what Johnny wanted to talk to her about. Johnny explains that he and Abe were talking about casting a new character named Faith for Body and Soul. Chanel asks what it has to do with her. Johnny reveals that he thought Chanel might be perfect for the part.
Abe catches up to Alex outside the Pub and says this may sound out of left field, but asks if he’s ever thought about being an actor.
Xander questions Sarah wanting him to leave. Sarah clarifies that she just hoped he would go check on Victoria. Xander agrees to go to put her mind on ease but says he hates to leave her. Sarah assures that she’ll be fine and she’ll be here waiting for him to get back. Xander kisses Sarah and then exits.
Fiona watches over Victoria and says that what happened to Sarah was an accident, but Xander is determined to find out who caused it and worries that he will never forgive her if he finds out. Fiona thinks back to moving Brady in to the driver’s seat and prays that no one ever finds out it was Brady’s car that hit Sarah. Fiona then declares that if they do, they at least won’t know she was driving it.
Brady gets a call from Kristen and thanks her for getting back to him. Brady argues that Rachel wanted to spend time with him today and questions why she would deprive her of that. Kristen brings up Sarah’s accident and the fact that it was done by a gray car. Brady claims he was working all night and tells Kristen to keep her crazy theories to herself as he angrily hangs up.
Paulina goes to see Jada in the police commissioner’s office. Jada tells her that she’s going through the last of the security footage from the town square, trying to find any video of what happened to Sarah. Paulina questions if that shouldn’t be someone else’s job. Jada reminds her that since Shawn and Harris both resigned, they are extremely understaffed and now with Rafe in the hospital. Paulina informs her that she came to tell her that she’s working on getting her some help. Jada says that would be great and thanks her. Paulina promises it won’t be long and asks if there’s any updates on the case. Jada reveals there actually are.
Alex tells Abe that he’s never thought about being an actor as he grew up playing sports and questions why he asks. Abe explains that they are casting a new role for Body and Soul and he thinks Alex is exactly the type. Alex jokes that he may be handsome but he’s no actor. Abe points out that neither are some of the people they’ve already hired. Alex is not sure he’s interested but admits he does have the time since he just had his marriage annulled and is no longer CEO of Titan, so he will be looking to fill his plate. Abe then reveals to Alex that if he is cast, he will be playing opposite Chanel.
Chanel asks Johnny if this is a joke and questions him wanting her to act in Body and Soul. Johnny asks why not and praises her, pointing out that Chanel said the Bakery is practically running itself and they’d get to spend more time together. Johnny asks if Chanel will audition.
Maggie visits Sarah in her hospital room. Maggie says she could’ve gone to check on Victoria instead of Xander. Sarah explains that she thought it would be good for Xander to get out as she doesn’t want him to get in the habit of being at the hospital 24/7. Sarah talks about having to adjust to what their new life looks like when she recovers. Maggie encourages that she has a lot of people who love her. Sarah responds that she’s very grateful for her. Sarah adds that she was nervous about Fiona coming to town, but calls it a blessing having her here.
Fiona suggests taking Victoria on another walk and talks about how she used to take Xander on drives when he was little but doesn’t suppose that would be a very good idea right now. Fiona knows Victoria doesn’t understand anything she’s saying to her, which is why she can open up to her. Fiona declares that she knows Victoria will keep her secret right as Xander comes home and asks what secret that is.
Jada informs Paulina that none of the cameras captured Sarah getting hit by the car, they have no witness, and Sarah has no memory of it so they have no avenue left to explore. Jada admits she is not optimistic that they are going to find who did this.
Brady goes out to the garage to inspect his car and sees there is paint scraped off the front. Brady then has a flashback to the sound of screeching tires and begins to panic.
Chanel doesn’t think it’s a good idea for her to audition. Johnny questions why not. Chanel says she’s not a real actor and feels it would be awkward if she didn’t get the part or if she did get the part and make a fool of herself. Johnny encourages that she did amazing when she auditioned for his movie before and asks what changed. Chanel argues that she’s his wife now and she meant spending more time together with picnics in the park or walks around the lake. Chanel adds that she worked with Allie and Talia when they were together. Johnny jokes that he’s not them and decides he will have to switch up his tactics to try to convince her in another way as he kisses her. Johnny asks how Chanel would like to be able to do that all day long, every day, any time they want. Chanel then gives in and agrees to audition. Johnny promises she won’t regret it as they kiss.
Alex questions Abe saying he would be working alongside Chanel and points out that she can’t stand him. Abe talks about seeing sparks flying between them and knew he’d be perfect for the part. Alex questions Abe just getting this idea. Abe admits that Johnny and Chanel don’t know yet that he’s asking him. Alex doubts that Johnny and Chanel will be on board. Abe tells him to just show up to the audition and he will take care of everything else, pointing out that he has nothing to lose. Alex then agrees to audition.
Maggie tells Sarah that she’s so proud of her courage and how all the nurses admire her as a doctor. Sarah talks about seeing a lot of patients come in with injuries like hers, so she knows the only way to get better is through hard work. Maggie encourages that she will do that with strength and commitment. Sarah declares that her plan is to stand up on her own two feet and walk out in a week, a month, a year, or however long it takes. Sarah then cries that if that’s not the plan for her, she still plans on living a full and complete life because she’s a very lucky woman with such a supportive mom and a husband she loves with all her heart along with her miracle daughter. Sarah refuses to let some hit and run driver rob her of a wonderful future with her family.
Paulina tells Jada that she feels so bad for Sarah and her family, especially since she just got married and she has a daughter who needs her. Jada then gets a call and is informed that there was some deleted footage from the security cameras and hopes it can be what they need.
Fiona claims to Xander that she was just telling Victoria about her plan for Sarah, to take a photo of Victoria and putting it in a frame or a locket. Xander calls that very thoughtful. Fiona asks how Sarah is doing. Xander informs her that after she left, they unfortunately got some bad news. Fiona asks what happened. Xander reveals that Sarah has no feeling from the waist down. Xander adds that the doctors are optimistic and think it’s just swelling, so they are hoping it goes down. Fiona states that it has to. Xander admits they have no way of knowing how long Sarah will be hospitalized for and she’s missing Victoria terribly. Fiona mentions that Victoria has been resisting a nap so she was going to take her on another walk. Xander tells her not to worry about it and decides he will take Victoria to the hospital to see Sarah. Fiona sends her love to Sarah. Xander thanks her for everything and says he’s so glad she’s there, which Fiona says means so much to her. Fiona tells Xander that she will see him later as Xander then exits with Victoria. Fiona then gets a call from Brady, who says he needs to see her right now.
Sarah talks to Maggie about being a doctor and feeling blessed to help people in need, but now that she’s the patient, she feels like she knows everything she’s supposed to do. Sarah cries that she doesn’t want a pep talk and asks Maggie not to say anything and to just be there. Sarah breaks down crying about not being with Victoria because they don’t allow babies in. Xander then arrives with Victoria. Sarah is thrilled, questioning how he did that. Xander says he just greased some wheels while Sarah thanks him.
Fiona goes to see Brady and questions what was so urgent that he couldn’t discuss it over the phone. Brady informs her that he remembered tires screeching from last night. Brady says that’s all he remembered but he now knows that Sarah was hit by a driver in a gray car and he’s afraid it could’ve been him.
Jada finds the car that hit Sarah on the new security footage and shows it to Paulina. Jada confirms it’s a gray car but the lighting is bad so she can’t make out the make or model, but says forensics should be able to get more information. Jada then watches the video frame by frame and declares that she thinks they just broke the case wide open.
Johnny texts Chanel the scene to audition for. Chanel asks when the audition is and how long she has to refine her character. Johnny says she has as long as it takes them to find a leading man to read with her.
Abe tells Alex that he will e-mail him the audition scenes when he gets back to the office. Alex asks what if Chanel doesn’t get the part. Abe responds that he would just have to make sparks fly with someone else.
Fiona urges Brady to calm down. Brady argues that it’s not just the gray car, but that he was drunk and doesn’t remember how he got home. Brady didn’t think he’d be stupid enough to drink and drive but clearly he was. Brady talks about seeing damage on the front of the car. Fiona asks who would know how long the scratch has been there and that it could just be a coincidence caused by anything. Fiona adds that Sarah didn’t see the driver and apparently can’t remember anything either.
Sarah tells Xander how much good it did for her to see Victoria. Xander informs her that Kayla allowed him to bring Victoria every day and jokes about not telling other patients about their special permissions. Sarah mentions being sleepy so Maggie offers to take Victoria home. Sarah makes Maggie promise to go home and get some rest as well. Maggie tells Sarah that she loves her. Maggie thanks Xander for bringing Victoria and for pulling strings which Xander jokes is his speciality. Maggie then takes Victoria and exits. Xander sits back with Sarah and encourages her to rest. Sarah doesn’t think it would be fun for him to just watch her sleep but Xander assures he could do that all day. Kayla comes in so Sarah asks about her test results which Kayla confirms have come in.
Brady tells Fiona that this is Sarah’s nightmare but he could’ve caused the whole thing. Fiona encourages that everything could turn out fine since Sarah had successful surgery and the doctors are very hopeful. Brady questions them being hopeful. Fiona then admits that Sarah has been having trouble with her legs. Brady questions if Sarah is paralyzed. Fiona says they believe it’s only temporary but Brady declares that he’s going to have to turn himself in.
Johnny joins Abe back at the Body and Soul office and informs him that Chanel has agreed to audition. Johnny asks where Abe disappeared to. Abe responds that he had a sudden stroke of inspiration and thinks he found the perfect actor to play opposite Chanel.
Alex sits outside the Pub, practicing his lines.
Chanel remains in the town square, practicing her lines.
Alex continues reading the script.
Chanel continues reading the script and comments on a cliffhanger, making her wonder what’s next.
Maggie brings Victoria home and finds that Fiona is gone which she finds strange.
Fiona argues that Brady can’t turn himself in when he doesn’t even know if he did anything wrong. Brady argues that he drove drunk and there’s obviously something wrong with that. Brady questions why he didn’t take a cab like Fiona told him to. Brady asks Fiona to come look at his car with him because he wants to know what she thinks, which she agrees to do.
Paulina doesn’t see how this helps Jada’s case since they can’t see the driver or inside the car at all. Jada points out the corner, revealing a partial license plate of “124”. Paulina asks if they can identify it off that. Jada says they often can and now they have a really good chance of finding the car.
Brady brings Fiona to the garage but is shocked to find that his car is gone.
Sarah guesses it’s not good news. Kayla admits she’s afraid not. Kayla explains that her initial MRI showed no fracture or displacement, but the radiologist believes the repeat MRI shows evidence of a spinal cord stroke, caused by the blood loss experienced after the accident. Xander asks if that’s not good to have a definitive diagnosis and asks what to do next. Kayla talks about already having surgery and the steroids she’s already on. Sarah declares that means there’s nothing left to do. Sarah tells Xander that there’s been damage to her nerves that is probably irreversible. Sarah adds that it’s possible she might regain some sensation, but there’s a good chance she won’t. Xander hugs Sarah as she cries.
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