Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Alex is woken up on the couch by a phone call from Stephanie, who says she wanted to see how he’s doing since Kate told him that he had one of the tainted cupcakes. Alex says his fever just broke so he’s on the mend. Stephanie asks if he needs someone to come take care of him, but Alex reveals that somebody is already there as he looks up to see Joy.
Chanel goes to check on Johnny in bed as he’s having a nightmare and he says “no Joy, we shouldn’t do this.”
Kristen storms through the town square, complaining about Brady confiding in Ava about their relationship.
At the hospital, Xander tells Brady that he would give up everything for Sarah to walk again. Xander worries that the serum is Sarah’s last chance. Brady encourages that it will work and to hang in there. Brady gets a text from Kristen, wanting to meet in the town square, so he guesses she wants an update on Sarah. Xander tells Brady to go ahead as he has to get back to Sarah. Brady tells Xander to give Sarah his best as he exits the hospital.
In her hospital room, Sarah decides she’s a little hungry so Maggie brings the tray of fruit salad over to her. As Maggie moves the tray, the water bottle accidentally falls onto Sarah but Sarah excitedly acknowledges that when the bottle fell, she actually felt it hit her leg. Maggie then hugs Sarah as Sarah declares that the serum is working. Sarah starts talking about being able to take Victoria to the park and able to go back to work. Sarah says she can’t believe this as Xander returns and asks what he missed. Sarah informs him that she can feel her legs, so the serum is working. Sarah repeats that she’s going to be able to walk again.
Brady meets Kristen in the town square and assumes she wants an update on Sarah’s condition but Kristen says that’s not the reason she wanted to talk to him. Kristen then questions why the hell he was discussing their relationship with Ava and told her that he wasn’t sure he wanted a future with her.
Joy brings Alex water and he thanks her as Stephanie questions someone being at his place. Alex explains that Joy stopped by to run lines and ended up sticking around to make sure he’s okay. Stephanie says that’s good of her. Alex says it was rough for a while but nothing too serious. Alex thanks Stephanie for calling to check on him. Stephanie tells him to let her know if he needs anything. Alex says he will and thanks her. Stephanie tells him to feel better and hangs up. Philip then appears in the Pub, surprising Stephanie. Alex tells Joy that Stephanie was just checking on him.
Johnny wakes up as Chanel asks how he feels. Johnny jokes that his stomach has been through a meat grinder. Chanel brings him ginger ale and saltines. Johnny calls her the best and thanks her. Chanel brings up that Johnny was talking in his sleep when she came in and he said “no Joy, we shouldn’t do this.” Chanel questions what exactly he and Joy shouldn’t be doing.
Xander tells Sarah this is incredible. Sarah says it’s everything they hoped for. Maggie says she will let them celebrate while she goes to find Kayla to examine her. Sarah assures Xander that this is really happening. Xander tests Sarah’s feeling in her legs and she confirms to feel him. Sarah talks about her heart bursting with love for everyone that’s been there for her through this. Sarah adds that she’s really glad it’s happening for Xander because of how much it meant to him. Xander says that’s because she is everything to him. Xander calls her his miracle and says he loves her so much as they hug.
Philip and Stephanie hug, talking about how it’s been awhile. Philip sits with Stephanie and comments on her changing her hair but still being as beautiful as ever. Philip asks if everything is okay since she looked a million miles away when he walked in. Stephanie explains that she’s dealing with a PR crisis as she’s working for Body and Soul and they had a journalist spoiling their biggest storylines along with someone poisoning their cast and crew with tainted cupcakes. Philip remarks that he’s missed Salem. Stephanie adds that she was just on the phone with Philip’s cousin Alex, who ate one of the tainted cupcakes. Philip asks if he’s okay. Stephanie says he’ll be fine and has someone there looking after him. Philip brings up their relationship. Stephanie says that she and Alex went out for awhile, but that’s over now.
Alex tells Joy that she doesn’t have to stay and babysit him. Joy says she has nothing else to do. Alex asks about her friends from growing up. Joy says she was born here but grew up in New York. Alex asks about her making new friends from the show, like Johnny and Chanel.
Chanel asks Johnny about his dream and what he and Joy should not have been doing. Johnny claims he’s not sure and then says it’s coming back to him. Johnny says he was directing Joy in a scene and didn’t agree with some of her choices so that’s why he said they shouldn’t do this in the scene. Johnny reminds Chanel that it happened the other day on set when they had a disagreement on set at the hospital. Chanel remembers that but calls it kind of weird that Johnny would be dreaming about that. Johnny agrees and guesses it proves he’s working too hard since he’s dreaming about his actors.
Kristen questions why Brady would tell Ava that he doesn’t know if they have a future. Brady doesn’t see the big deal since he’s told Kristen that. Kristen questions why he was confiding in Ava in the first place. Brady says they were just talking. Kristen asks if it’s because the serum isn’t working and he thinks she’s pulling a fast one on him. Kristen swears on Rachel’s life that the serum is legit and that Dr. Rolf promised her that the serum would heal Sarah’s paralysis. Brady gets a call from Maggie, who announces that Sarah is regaining feeling in her legs. Sarah says Kayla is in surgery, so another doctor is on his way to examine Sarah. Brady calls it incredible. Maggie says it’s everything they prayed for. Brady thanks Maggie for calling to tell him. Maggie tells Brady that they are so grateful to him since he’s the one who convinced Kristen to hand over the serum, so he’s the reason this is happening. Brady says he has no words and to send his best to Sarah and Xander. Maggie repeats how thankful they are to Brady. Brady says he is elated to hear the news as they hang up. Kristen guesses it’s good news which Brady confirms. Brady informs Kristen that Sarah is starting to regain feelings in her legs. Kristen exclaims that she knew it was just a matter of time and she’s so thrilled that Sarah got her miracle. Kristen tells Brady that they made this happen. Brady says he just talked her in to handing over the serum but Kristen feels he should take a lot more credit. Kristen knows he didn’t make any promises but then says it’s too soon so she’s not going to say anything as she doesn’t want to seem too desperate. Brady says he’s pretty sure what she was going to ask him, so Kristen asks him if he wants to give them another chance.
Stephanie finishes telling Philip about her sad but brief tale of her and Alex. Philip calls it quite the relationship. Stephanie says that’s why it’s best they just remain friends and colleagues. Stephanie asks Philip about him blocking Xander from turning Titan over to Kristen. Philip guesses word still travels fast in Salem. Stephanie brings up that her PR firm used to represent Titan. Philip then tells Stephanie that he might have the perfect new client for her in himself.
The doctor tells Sarah that it’s astounding that she is regaining her feeling in her legs. Sarah asks about when she can walk again but Xander reminds her to be patient. The doctor goes to set the wheels in motion and exits. Xander encourages Sarah that it won’t be long now. Sarah decides she wants to try to walk right now.
Brady tells Kristen that he’s been thinking a lot about it since they last spoke and he does want a relationship with her as co-parents of Rachel and hopefully as friends which Kristen questions. Brady says it’s for Rachel’s sake, but that’s all. Brady says regardless of them being drawn to each other physically, they have areas where they are not compatible and he knows she knows this. Kristen gets upset and says she can’t believe this after how far she’s gone for him. Kristen asks if he has any idea what it would mean to her to be the DiMera heir who delivered Titan on a silver platter, making DiMera one of the most formidable conglomerates in the world. Brady says he’s aware of what she sacrificed. Kristen argues that she could’ve maintained leadership of her family’s company for at least a generation, but now the board and her siblings will think of her as nothing but a pathetic, lovestruck fool. Kristen cries that Brady played her and never intended for them to get back together. Kristen argues that he probably never even considered it but she was gullible to believe and trust him. Kristen asks Brady if this was all just a game to him and she’s just the biggest loser while he enjoys every minute of it.
Chanel tells Johnny that it feels like his fever broke. Johnny says maybe it wasn’t the flu. Chanel confirms that she spoke to Paulina and a slew of people got sick including Abe and Roman. Johnny says that’s awful and asks if something is going around. Chanel informs him that it was tainted cupcakes as someone sent them to the entire cast and crew. Johnny asks if it anybody else got sick. Chanel tells him that they got Alex too.
Joy tells Alex that Johnny and Chanel have been really nice to her but she wouldn’t exactly call them friends. Alex brings up that she was just at their place watching Body and Soul. Joy argues that was a work thing. Alex says co-workers can be friends too but Joy says they are married and she’d be a third wheel. Alex feels married couples need friends too. Alex says he doesn’t know Johnny that well but he does know Chanel and says she is good people. Joy remarks that Chanel is great which makes this a million times worse. Alex asks what she means. Joy says she doesn’t deserve a friend like Chanel. Alex encourages that she does but Joy says he wouldn’t say that if she knew. Alex questions her about that so Joy then reveals that she hooked up with Chanel’s husband.
Chanel informs Johnny that they think Hattie is the number one suspect behind the cupcakes which shocks Johnny. Johnny thinks he should go to the hospital after being poisoned but Chanel encourages him to stay in bed. Chanel explains that Paulina had Abe’s blood tested and the poison found was non-fatal. Johnny is relieved that he will survive. Chanel hopes she can say the same for her Bakery.
Alex questions Joy hooking up with Johnny. Joy explains that it was the night before her audition when they were just two total strangers at the bar. Alex questions how Johnny let this happen when he’s married. Joy explains that Johnny was in a bad way and thought his wife had cheated on him, but they didn’t know at the time that she didn’t. Alex asks what exactly happened. Joy explains that they talked at the bar, had a few drinks, and ended up back in her hotel room.
Stephanie is surprised that Philip wants to hire her and asks why he would need a PR firm. Philip explains that he’s pursuing a claim that he’s the rightful heir to Titan, claiming he has a letter written by Victor stating that he wanted him to run the company. Stephanie points out that Victor left it to Xander in his will. Philip says that’s why he has quite the fight on his hand and could use Stephanie’s help in court. Philip asks if Stephanie will take him on as a client, but she says absolutely not.
Maggie returns to Sarah and Xander to ask what the doctor said. Sarah says that he confirmed that she is regaining the use of her legs. Xander adds that the doctor wants to run a few tests to be safe, so he’s encouraging Sarah to be patient. Sarah jokes that she’s done being patient. Sarah says for the first time in a long time, things feel right, positive, and hopeful so she doesn’t want to wait. Sarah declares that she wants to walk right now. Sarah asks Xander to let her try.
Kristen tells Brady to go ahead and admit that he dangled a reunion over her head. Brady says it’s not true but Kristen argues that he would’ve done anything to get the serum and he knew that she would’ve done anything to reunite their family. Kristen complains that Brady got what he wanted and now he and Ava will be laughing behind her back which Brady questions. Kristen tells Brady to admit that he is salivating to get it on with Ava and that Ava wants to get her hooks in to him. Brady responds that he’s only salivating to end this conversation because it’s stupid and pointless. Kristen argues that it’s her life and future. Brady responds that he’s not in a relationship with her and he’s not interested in Ava in that way. Kristen asks why not and if he’s too high and mighty for an ex-mob princess. Kristen then remarks that Brady’s last bedmate was Xander’s trainwreck of a mother, Fiona. Brady says he can’t talk to her when she’s like this. Kristen complains that he’s victim blaming and gaslighting her. Brady declares that he’s done but Kristen stops him and says he’s not going anywhere until she has her say.
Maggie agrees with Xander that Sarah should wait until the doctor clears her before trying to walk again. Sarah jokes about it being two against one and needing someone to come in on her side. Maggie says this is about her health and she doesn’t want her to risk her recovery by doing anything against her doctor’s permission. Maggie gets a call from Bonnie and exits the room to give her the update. Xander tells Sarah no more trying to walk until they get her test results back. Xander encourages Sarah to take a nap before all her tests so she promises to try. Xander says he’ll be right down the hall and to text him if she needs anything. Xander exits the room and then Sarah removes her blankets and moves to try to get up.
Philip tells Stephanie that he was expecting a negotiation but questions her hard no. Stephanie says she’s sorry but it just can’t work. Philip asks if she’s too swamped with Body and Soul or if she thinks changing public opinion about him would be pointless. Stephanie says it’s not those. Stephanie acknowledges that Philip is Victor’s son and should have just as much right to Titan as Xander and would probably run it better. Philip questions why she won’t work with him then. Stephanie reminds him of their history. Philip questions her refusing to be his publicist because they were involved years ago. Stephanie points out that they were engaged.
Chanel and Johnny talk about how last time they had tainted biscuits and the Bakery got shut down by the health department. They talk about how they aren’t sure the cupcakes came from the Bakery but it’s possible. Johnny says she needs to go talk to her employees about any cupcake order. Chanel agrees that she probably should but she doesn’t want to leave Johnny here. Johnny says he’ll be fine and insists that Chanel needs to make sure the Bakery won’t get shut down again. Chanel adds that there’s a big staff at the mansion if he needs anything. Johnny encourages her to go and promises he’ll be there when she gets back. Chanel says he better be and then exits.
Joy tells Alex that after Johnny left her hotel room, she thought she would never see him again only to find out her random hookup is the director of her new job and married to one of the stars of the show, who is determined to be her friend. Joy calls this so bad. Alex agrees. Joy feels that she shouldn’t have told Alex and asks him to promise not to say anything to anyone.
Philip tells Stephanie that their engagement is ancient history and taking him on as a client would be strictly professional as he just wants to reclaim his birthright. Philip asks Stephanie to help him for old time’s sake. Stephanie can’t believe she’s saying this but agrees to help him which thrills Philip.
Brady tells Kristen to stop making a scene. Kristen complains of what it’s doing to her heart. Brady says he’s grateful for what she did for Sarah but they are not good for each other. Kristen argues that they aren’t toxic, they are just human and make mistakes but they also created Rachel together. Brady says that’s why he just wants a platonic, healthy relationship with her for Rachel’s sake. Kristen argues that Rachel wants her parents to be a couple under the same roof but Brady says that can’t happen. Brady insists that Rachel will adjust to the reality and be fine. Kristen says she will be fine because she has her. Kristen then declares that she will see to it that they will get through it as just the two of them. Brady says he’s not missing the subtext in her tone and words. Brady asks Kristen not to punish him by keeping him away from his daughter again since it will hurt Rachel as much as it hurts him. Brady asks if that’s not her intention. Kristen remarks that she’s not making any promises and walks away.
Johnny questions why he’s saying Joy’s name in his sleep and right when Chanel walks in. Johnny tells himself to get it together and declares that he can’t keep lying to his wife.
Alex tells Joy that Chanel is not just his co-star, but his friend, and she has a right to know what happened. Joy worries that a scandal like this would ruin her career before it even starts and the producers would fire her on the spot if they found out. Joy begs Alex to promise not to tell anybody about her and Johnny. Chanel then shows up at the door.
Maggie finishes her call with Bonnie and tells Xander how excited Bonnie got about Sarah. Xander prays that this means Sarah will be walking again soon. Sarah then walks out of her room with a walking cane and declares it looks like his prayers have been answered, shocking Maggie and Xander. Xander offers to help her but Sarah says to let her do it. Sarah uses her cane and the counter to walk to Xander as they then embrace.
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