Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Tate and Holly wait together for a group project grade to be uploaded and when it is, they learn they got an A which excites them as they kiss.
JJ goes home to the Horton House where Julie says she doesn’t know if she should hug him or give him a spanking. JJ asks why she’s upset with him. Julie responds that it’s because he went away with that nightmare, Gabi Hernandez.
Gabi cooks at home as Javi joins her, excited that she’s back. Javi asks how her trip was and if she found Abigail’s body.
Chad remains at Abigail’s grave and talks about hoping her spirit can find peace. Chad wishes they could’ve brought her body home, then hears a sound nearby.
Holly tells Tate that she has to go because all the stores close at 7 and she has a ton of Christmas shopping to do. Tate tells her that he doesn’t need a present. Holly reminds Tate that her birthday is Christmas Eve. Tate assures that she’s definitely getting two presents. Holly can’t wait for their first Christmas together as boyfriend and girlfriend. They agree it will be the best Christmas ever as Holly then exits.
Gabi tells Javi about Clyde being in a coma after Cat’s mother came in and shot him. Gabi brings up being held hostage after Clyde caught her and JJ searching his apartment. Javi says she must have been terrified. Gabi notes that JJ wouldn’t do anything to put her in jeopardy. Javi points out that Gabi and JJ seem to really care about each other.
JJ knows Julie is not a fan of Gabi’s but states that she went above and beyond for he and Chad and was willing to do anything to help find Abigail. JJ brings up Gabi getting held hostage by Clyde. Julie compares JJ to Doug in always seeing the good side of people but brings up the time Gabi threw her down a staircase, hoping to break her neck. Julie decides to change the subject and mentions that Jennifer told her they were unable to find Abigail’s body which JJ confirms. Julie says she’s so sorry but thinks the family found a wonderful way to honor her memory.
Cat joins Chad at Abigail’s grave and apologizes for startling him. Cat mentions running in to Jack and Jennifer in the town square and they said she could find him here. Chad says they just had a little impromptu memorial for Abigail and buried some mementos in her honor. Cat is glad he was able to finally find a way to lay her to rest. Cat says from what everyone says, Abigail was an amazing woman. Cat knows she’s intruding and says she’ll leave him to it but Chad stops her and says he’s glad she’s there. Chad wanted to ask if Cat had any news about her mother. Cat says there’s no news yet as they are still holding her in Vancouver but she did get to see Aaron and Felicity. Chad is glad she got to spend some time with her family. Cat thanks him and adds that she also saw Mark.
Aaron goes to see Tate, who says he wasn’t expecting to see him tonight. Tate tells Aaron that they got an A on their group project which means he passed the class. Aaron is excited and thanks Tate for saving him. Tate says he was happy to do it but Holly is the one he should be thanking.
Holly runs in to Leo in the town square. Holly mentions that she’s just starting her Christmas shopping. Leo informs her that everything he bought is for himself. Leo says the friends he has are not ones to exchange gifts with. Leo adds that he’s working on being a better person so maybe he will acquire some gift exchange friends by next Christmas. Holly talks about shopping for her entire family and wanting her and Tate’s first Christmas together to be really special.
Gabi tells Javi that just because she and JJ were on this mission together doesn’t mean she has feelings for him. Javi doesn’t think she would risk her life to find the sister of someone she doesn’t care about. Gabi argues that this wasn’t about JJ but about Clyde. Javi questions believing JJ had nothing to do with her freezing in Canada. Gabi questions what it is to Javi how she feels about JJ. Javi says he’s just looking out for her and that it’s clear how she talks about JJ. Javi then asks if Gabi and JJ were ever more than friends, sensing he might be onto something. Gabi then admits that she and JJ were more than friends once.
JJ tells Julie that Jack and Jennifer are beyond grateful to use the time capsule to honor Abigail as that meant so much to them. Julie is sure that’s what Alice wanted but then brings up her diamond necklace being stolen. Doug III then appears in the room.
Javi jokes with Gabi that he knew she had to be hot for JJ. Gabi tells him that he has it all wrong and that they just dated once but they broke up years ago. Javi argues that there’s nothing like an adventure to rekindle a romance. Gabi tells Javi that she and JJ barely spent any time together in their hotel room. Javi questions them having one hotel room with one bed. Gabi explains that it was only to fool Clyde. Javi asks about their sleeping arrangements so Gabi admits they shared a bed together, but just to sleep and that nothing happened between them. Javi thinks that she wanted something to happen.
Julie introduces Doug III to JJ. JJ says Jennifer told him that he came to town and it’s good to meet him. JJ adds that he’ll be in Salem for awhile and offers to show Doug III around town which he accepts. JJ then stops and tells Julie that first he wants to hear more about the stolen necklace.
Holly tells Leo that she and Tate are no longer keeping their relationship a secret anymore after sneaking around all summer, breaking up, thinking it was done between them after Tate got with Sophia but then it became clear that Tate was still hung up on her. Holly informs Leo that Tate said her name while he and Sophia were in bed together. Leo says poor Sophia. Holly agrees that she didn’t deserve that and she knows Tate feels bad about it, but she and Tate are back together. Leo tells Holly that he’s happy for her and advises her to enjoy it while it lasts.
Tate tells Aaron about Holly doing most of the work on their project. Aaron calls her a lifesaver. Tate is just really glad they are back together. Aaron says he’s happy for them. Aaron then gets serious and says there’s something he has to tell him.
Cat informs Chad that Mark is out of jail, so Chad asks if he has to worry about him coming after him. Cat promises Mark will never try to hurt Chad again ever. Cat adds that she doesn’t know how long Mark will be out since EJ wanted to charge him but couldn’t because of everything happening in France. Chad brings up Mark switching the DNA tests which Cat confirms he will be going to prison for 18 months for. Cat adds that she is taking Aaron and Felicity to Vancouver to see their mom, which is why she wanted to see Chad, to say goodbye. Chad guesses this is goodbye then. Cat explains that she doesn’t know what will happen with her mom so she needs to go support her and since Mark won’t be in the picture for awhile, someone has to take care of Aaron and Felicity. Chad says it sounds like she has a lot to deal with. Cat admits she’s grateful to be back with her family.
Gabi comments on all of Javi’s questions. Javi says if she doesn’t answer, he will assume she did want something to happen with JJ but Gabi says he’s wrong. Javi asks if JJ might be attractive. Gabi says he’s alright, so Javi asks to see his picture. Gabi shows Javi a photo of JJ. Javi argues that JJ is more than alright and is totally hot, so he questions what is stopping Gabi from getting her groove back.
Julie explains to JJ that Lucas and Ciara believe her brother Steven stole her grandmother’s necklace because of Steven’s checkered past. Julie adds that they confronted Steven in the town square where he was with Leo Stark, which convinced them that he was guilty. Doug III questions who Leo is. JJ brings up Leo stealing Abigail’s jewelry awhile back and trying to sell it. Julie talks about wanting to believe Steven. JJ questions why else he would be hanging out with Leo.
Holly questions Leo as to why she and Tate wouldn’t last. Leo remarks that most fairy tales don’t and talks about his recent example of having an incredible connection with Javi and having amazing sex but he was lulled in to ignorant bliss when it was all just an illusion. Holly asks what happened between them. Leo explains that he accused Javi of being the new Lady Whistleblower and spoiling Body and Soul which offended him, so he hopes the same doesn’t happen to her.
Aaron informs Tate that he has to leave town for a bit as he’s going to Vancouver with his sisters to see his mom. Aaron has no idea when he’ll be back but it won’t be until at least after winter break. Aaron tells Tate what a great friend he’s been. Tate tells him the same. Aaron admits he’s really going to miss him. Tate says he will miss him too and wants him to know that he will be thinking a lot about he and his mom, hoping things work out. Aaron thanks him and repeats that he’s glad Tate and Holly are back together as they are good for each other. They agree to talk all the time and see each other when he gets back. Aaron wishes Tate a Merry Christmas and then exits.
Holly jokes about Leo’s advice being to not accuse Tate of being Lady Whistleblower. Leo acknowledges her situation is different. Leo talks about being a supporter of her and Tate from day one but says when they finally get together is when the hard part starts. Leo says he’s only warning her because he likes her and doesn’t want her to be blinded when the lightning bolt fries her heart to a crisp. Leo calls her a lovely person and that Tate’s really lucky guy, so he really hopes they make it. Leo wishes her a Merry Christmas and heads on to the Salem Inn.
Doug III decides he’s going to go for a walk and get some air. JJ decides he’ll show him around Salem tomorrow then as he exits. JJ asks Julie what she’s going to do about the necklace and if she’s called the police. Julie admits she hasn’t. Julie states that it’s just a piece of jewelry, so no matter how valuable the diamonds are, she doesn’t think it’s worth turning her own brother over to the police. Julie adds that she doesn’t know where he is now anyways and decides that Steven was Alice’s grandchild too, so he was as entitled to the necklace as any of the rest of them.
Gabi tells Javi that JJ did mention getting together now that they are back in Salem. Javi insists that JJ is interested. Gabi argues that if he’s interested, he’ll call while Javi argues that she knows better in 2024 than to wait for a guy to make the move. Gabi admits she could text him, so Javi takes Gabi’s phone to do it for her. Gabi then takes her phone back and questions what he did.
JJ guesses Steven would have a claim to the necklace but says that wouldn’t give him the right to just take it. Julie admits that she’s just making excuses for him.
Chad tells Cat that he’s happy for her as after seeing her mother in Vancouver, it made him realize what she and her family have been through for the past few months. Chad is glad they are mostly okay. Cat thanks him for saying that considering everything they put he and his family through. Cat tells Chad that she’ll never not be sorry for everything that happened. Chad understands she did what she had to do and that Clyde didn’t give her a choice. Cat still wishes she could take it all back. Cat guesses this is it and wishes she could say she’d see him around but she doubts that’s going to happen. Cat then says goodbye to Chad and walks away. Chad remains at Abigail’s grave and says he’d stay there all night if he could as it feels like she’s with him. Chad declares that where ever she is, he loves her and says goodnight as he walks away.
Cat walks past the Brady Pub and thinks back to apologizing to Chad in Vancouver and admitting she still cares about him. Aaron joins her and asks if she’s okay. Cat says she’s fine and asks if he’s all packed. Aaron confirms that he is so Cat suggests they go get Felicity and get to the airport.
Gabi can’t believe Javi texted JJ from her phone. Javi calls it an early Christmas present. Gabi argues that Javi was obviously wrong about her and JJ since he’s not responding. Javi encourages her to give it a minute and he will.
JJ gets the text from Gabi’s phone but tells Julie that it’s just work.
Gabi tells Javi there’s no point in waiting around for an answer as JJ just suggested they get a drink like people say and then never do. Gabi then gets a response from JJ, suggesting they do it tonight.
Doug III goes to Leo’s room at the Salem Inn and reveals the stolen diamond necklace, saying he needs help selling it.
Holly calls Tate from the town square and mentions running in to Leo. Holly says she’ll talk to him later so Tate thanks her for checking in as they hang up. Sophia then shows up at Tate’s door and tells him they need to talk so Tate asks what’s going on. Sophia then announces that she’s pregnant!
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