Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Abe and Paulina are at home with Eli and Lani to celebrate Christmas and Eli and Lani’s twins, Jules and Carver’s birthday.
At the DiMera Mansion, Kristen encourages Rachel to open more of her presents but Rachel says maybe later. Kristen questions her mood when she got her everything she wanted and more. Rachel complains that she get didn’t get what she really wanted which is Kristen and Brady back together.
Brady goes home and brings in flowers that he tells Marlena were waiting at the door. Marlena guesses they are from John, but reads the card to find out they are from Susan, so she says she’ll have to call her to thank her.
Roman goes to the hospital and wishes Kayla a Merry Christmas. Kayla thanks him for getting there so fast as she needs help with the hospital Christmas party. When Roman asks what she needs him to do, Kayla then presents Roman with the Santa Claus suit. Roman brings up that Kayla played Santa last year. Kayla says last year she was a last minute replacement while this year, she’s on call so it wouldn’t be good for Santa to be yanked away to the OR. Kayla argues that she needs a Santa as soon as possible because the party starts in a couple of hours. Roman is unsure but Kayla encourages him. Roman reminds Kayla that the year he was supposed to play Santa, Stefano stole his suit.
Steve sits at the Brady Pub, talking to his son Joey on the phone. Steve mentions that Kayla is at the hospital and he’s working today too as he had to help John on a case he’s working for the ISA. Steve tells Joey that they are helping Shane but he can’t say anything more than that.
Marlena tells Brady that it was very sweet of Susan to send her flowers. Brady tells Marlena that he knows how much she misses John. Marlena knows she couldn’t keep that from him and talks about Brady always being sensitive to other’s feelings. Brady gives Marlena a Christmas gift of a locket that belonged to his mom which includes an old photo of he and Belle as kids. Marlena feels she can’t take it and says he should save it for Rachel. Brady says that Rachel is more in to reptiles and he’s pretty sure Isabella would want his other mom to have it as they hug. Marlena wants Brady to open his present from her and John now but Brady says they can do that later as he really wants her to tell him about John’s case. Marlena says she hasn’t heard much and that all Shane will say is that it’s a matter of global security. Marlena encourages that she knows John will be coming back to them, but she wishes she could talk to him. Brady knows what it’s like to be separated from someone you love for the holidays. Marlena asks if he will be seeing Rachel today. Brady responds that he was hoping to, but Kristen won’t allow it.
Kristen reminds Rachel that they talked about this and that them being together isn’t what Brady wants. Rachel blames Kristen, saying it’s all her fault with the serum. Kristen admits she never should’ve blackmailed Xander and it was wrong, as it didn’t bring her any closer to being with Brady. Rachel remarks that she’s noticed. Kristen says it’s taken her a long time to realize you can’t force someone to love you. Kristen tells Rachel that Brady has moved on and wants to be with someone else. Rachel asks if she means Ava Vitali.
Steve finishes his call with Joey as Ava comes in to the Pub, on the phone with Tripp. Ava tells Steve that Tripp wants to say hi and gives him the phone. Steve wishes him a Merry Christmas and mentions that he was just talking to his brother. Tripp announces that he asked Wendy to marry him on Christmas Day and she said yes which excites Steve, who tells Tripp that he’s so happy for him.
Roman asks Kayla why she doesn’t get Steve to play Santa since he’s always done a great job. Kayla responds that Steve is unavailable as he’s helping Shane with ISA business. Roman says that’s too bad that he has to work on Christmas. Kayla adds that if Roman doesn’t play Santa, it will be very disappointing to her and the kids.
Abe and Paulina excite Jules and Carver about opening presents while Lani wants to save some for when they get back home. Abe brings up the Christmas presents from Santa as well. Lani reminds Paulina that she and Eli don’t want to spoil the kids. Paulina says on Christmas, the grandparents get their way. Eli jokes about them competing with his mom and Julie. Lani gives in so Paulina joins Abe with the kids and the presents. Lani then asks Eli to stay with them since they are leaving after Christmas, she wants to drop in on an old friend.
Kristen questions how Rachel heard about Brady and Ava. Rachel repeats that she has ears. Kristen accuses her of eavesdropping as Rachel reveals she heard Kristen talking to the portrait of Stefano. Kristen asks what exactly she heard. Rachel says Kristen was asking how to get rid of Ava and asks if Stefano gave her any good ideas.
Brady tells Marlena that Kristen made it very clear that he’s not welcome in her home. Marlena says she’s so sorry. Brady says he should’ve known there would be a price to pay when he told her they would never get back together. Marlena wished Kristen would put Rachel’s needs first. Brady complains that Kristen is doing everything in her power to ruin his relationship with his daughter. Marlena asks if it’s just because he wouldn’t be blackmailed in to a relationship with her. Brady admits it doesn’t help that he has started seeing Ava Vitali.
Steve tells Tripp how happy he is for him and says he’s looking forward to seeing he and Wendy very soon. Steve tells Tripp he loves him and hands the phone back to Ava. Ava finishes the call with Tripp and comments to Steve that their son is engaged. Steve says he can’t wait to tell Kayla the news. Ava asks why they aren’t together on Christmas, then decides it’s none of her business. Steve responds that they are both business. Ava says that sucks, but she might have a case for Black Patch. Ava asks Steve to find the freak who has been sending her harassing texts.
Kristen tells Rachel that she’s not going to get in to this with her and tells her not to eavesdrop. Rachel insists that she needs to know and asks if Stefano told her to lock Ava in the secret room. Lani then arrives and wishes Kristen a Merry Christmas. Kristen gets up and excitedly hugs her as they say it’s so good to see each other. Lani can’t believe how grown up Rachel is. Rachel tells Kristen about wanting to prank Harold with a snake. Kristen sends Rachel upstairs. Kristen and Lani laugh about Rachel definitely being Kristen’s daughter. Lani shows Kristen pictures of her twins, noting that they turned 4 today. Lani talks about Abe and Paulina spoiling the kids and guesses Kristen and Brady will be doing the same for Rachel. Kristen informs Lani that Brady will not be seeing Rachel this Christmas. Lani asks if he’s out of town. Kristen explains that she has full custody and doesn’t want Brady around Rachel until he stops seeing that tramp which Lani questions.
Marlena asks Brady about seeing Ava. Brady assumes she doesn’t approve. Marlena admits she’s concerned because there seems to be a bit of a pattern here of Brady getting involved with troubled, dangerous women. Brady sees her points but says it’s not on purpose. Marlena doesn’t want to see Brady getting hurt. Brady says he appreciates that but it’s a little early because he and Ava only went on date that was cut short and then Ava started getting these very strange text messages.
Steve doesn’t feel the text messages to Ava are threatening but Ava wants them to stop before they step it up. Ava knows they don’t have the greatest history, but something wonderful did come out of their relationship in Tripp. Ava asks Steve to consider looking in to it for Tripp’s sake and not her.
Abe and Paulina talk about being tired. Paulina is relieved that Eli took the kids sledding. Abe talks about how Theo was quiet and shy, so he’s not prepared for this tornado. Abe asks what Chanel was like at 4 years old. Paulina says she was a menace but there was only one of her. Paulina can’t believe Eli has been dealing with two and is thankful he has Lani back. Paulina mentions reading the Christmas story at the hospital. Abe asks if Kayla is going to be Santa Claus again this year. Paulina says she doesn’t know but the rumor is that she’s chosen someone else.
Roman dresses up as Santa Claus which pleases Kayla. Roman complains about how hot it is in the suit. Kayla encourages that it will just be for an hour or so but Roman says he’s having a hard time breathing in it and a pain down his left arm. Roman asks Kayla if he’s having a heart attack.
Paulina gives Abe a Christmas present of books from some of the greatest soap opera producers which excites Abe. Abe hugs her and calls her the best. Abe then gives Paulina a bracelet made up of the birthstones from her family. Paulina mentions her and her sister Tamara having some tough times, but this gives her hopes that it will get better soon. Paulina thanks Abe and says she loves it as they hug. Paulina declares that Abe’s gift inspired her to go call her sister to wish her a Merry Christmas.
Kayla gets Roman set up in a hospital bed. Roman asks how bad it is. Kayla informs him that he did not have a heart attack but he had an allergic reaction maybe to something in the Santa suit, but he should be cleared up quickly. Roman guesses he won’t be playing Santa anytime soon and says he is sorry about that. Kayla tells him that he is relieved of his Santa duties. Roman asks if that means she will be standing in as Santa like she did last year, but Kayla says she has another idea.
Steve questions Ava playing the son card and says he was going to say yes even before she brought Tripp in to it. Ava thanks him for taking her case as she knows it’s not a big case but she really wants to find out who is doing it and she wants it to stop. Steve asks if she has any suspects. Ava responds that her gut tells her it’s Kristen DiMera, but she can’t be sure. Steve says that would make sense and asks to see her phone.
Kristen tells Lani not to look at her like she’s disappointed in her. Lani says they both know that when Kristen is hurting, she lashes out, but she knows it’s wrong to keep Rachel away from her dad. Kristen questions rewarding Brady for ripping her heart out and stomping on it. Lani tells her that it’s not about her, it’s about Rachel and that she deserves to be with her father on Christmas. Rachel returns to the room. Lani says it was good to see them but she should get back to Eli and the kids. Kristen sends her love. Lani wishes them a Merry Christmas and hugs Kristen. They agree to talk soon as Lani then exits. Kristen then tells Rachel that she has a little surprise for her.
Marlena gives Brady a scarf for Christmas, noting that she got ones for Tate and Rachel as well but Brady won’t be able to give it to Rachel today. Marlena says shame on Kristen for keeping Brady from his daughter and harassing Ava. Brady notes that Kristen claims not to be the one sending the texts. Brady then gets a call from Kristen. Marlena suggests not answering it on Christmas but Brady answers it and asks if Rachel is okay. Kristen admits that Rachel misses her dad, so she invites Brady over to spend Christmas with his daughter.
Steve shows Ava an app that can unscramble blocked numbers and pinpoint the location of burner phones. Ava jokes that she could have used that back in the day when dealing with her family. Steve then tells her that they hit pay dirt.
Marlena calls Shane and says she knows the mission is top secret so she’s not asking for details, but she would like to be able to talk to John. Marlena says she understands and knows she should be used to this by now. Marlena wishes Shane a Merry Christmas and hangs up.
Brady goes to the DiMera Mansion which excites Rachel as he hugs her. Brady gives Rachel a Christmas present. Kristen wishes Brady a Merry Christmas. Rachel asks if she can open presents now. Kristen suggests she start with Brady’s present which is frozen rats for snake food which Rachel says she loves. Kristen questions it but Brady says that’s what she wanted. Rachel then goes to feed the snake.
Kayla gathers the kids at the hospital for the annual Salem University Christmas party and introduces Paulina to read the Christmas story again this year. Eli and Lani sit with their kids as Paulina begins the story. Everyone applauds as she finishes. The kids then begin chanting for Santa until Abe arrives dressed as Santa Claus.
Kayla goes to check on Roman, who says he is feeling better thanks to her. Kayla brings him his prescription from the pharmacy. Roman asks who she got to play Santa. Kayla invites him to come see for himself, so they exit the room to see Abe as Santa. Roman jokes with Kayla that he hopes the suit doesn’t give him any problems. Kayla assures that she swapped it out with another one. Kayla goes over to wish Jules and Carver a happy birthday. Lani tells Eli that she’s going to miss this. Eli assures they will be back in no time. Eli then pulls out a mistletoe and kisses Lani. Paulina tells Abe that he makes a wonderful Santa. Abe says the kids inspire him. Paulina declares that all she wants for Christmas is just the love of her wonderful husband. Abe says she already has that, always and forever as they hug.
Marlena finishes a call with Sami, wishing her a Merry Christmas and says she can’t wait to see her in the new year. Marlena hangs up as she gets another call from Belle. They talk until there’s a knock at the door, so Marlena says she will call her back. Marlena then answers the door to accept a delivery. Marlena sits down and opens the package and card from John.
Ava asks Steve if he was able to prove where the messages were coming from. Steve says he couldn’t pinpoint all of them, but can confirm the last message came from the DiMera Mansion. Ava says she knew it.
Brady thanks Kristen for letting him see his daughter and says it meant a lot to him. Kristen says she’s sure it did to Rachel too. Brady asks what changed her mind. Kristen responds that a friend told her that no matter how she felt about him, it wasn’t right to punish Rachel. Brady tells Kristen to thank her friend for him. Brady says he should get going. Kristen asks if he’s spending the holiday with Ava. Brady asks if she plans to spend a few threatening texts to her on Christmas. Kristen repeats that she did not send Ava any texts, so Brady questions who did.
Rachel is outside the living room with the cell phone as she texts Ava, “Stay away from Brady, or else!”
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