Daytime Soap Opera Short Recaps
Recap written by Michele and Cheryl
While Gabi and JJ were at the town square talking about New Year’s Eve, Johnny came by and invited them to a party he and Chanel were throwing at the DiMera mansion. Gabi said she would think about it. When Johnny left, Gabi told JJ she didn’t feel comfortable at the mansion anymore. While they were talking, Gabi changed her mind about going. She wanted to get rid of the ghosts of her marriage as well as stick it to EJ. Philip was ready to take Stephanie out to eat, but she wanted to go to Johnny and Chanel’s party. She invited him to go to which he hesitated at first because EJ didn’t like him. Stephanie convinced him to go by saying EJ hated everyone. Chanel ran into Alex and Joy and invited them to the party. Joy said she would go only if Alex did. When Chanel left, Joy told Alex that she wanted Chanel to stop inviting them to things. Alex said he wanted Johnny to tell Chanel the truth so Joy wouldn’t have to lie about them hooking up. They talked about how they hated lying but didn’t want to hurt Chanel. “Rafe” met up with Jada at the pub. She told him that EJ was no longer the DA and said it was her idea. When Jada brought up Paulina, “Rafe” didn’t know who she was. Johnny walked in and overheard “Rafe” insulting EJ. He reminded “Rafe” that he and EJ would be working together. Jada was shocked that Rafe would be working with EJ. Johnny invited them to the party. “Rafe” accepted the invitation, but Jada said he didn’t want to go because of what happened with EJ. While they were talking about the party, “Rafe” tried to convince Jada to go.
EJ went back to the mansion and put Rafe in the secret room. When he was finished, Belle was there. Before Belle could tell him that she was the new DA, Chanel showed up and brought up the party. Chanel wanted to get alcohol from the wine cellar, but EJ stopped her. Belle noticed how EJ was acting. EJ said he would take care of it. Chanel invited Belle to the party. When Chanel left, Belle tried to tell EJ about taking his job when he said he wasn’t a fan of her work but he liked her. He asked her to be his date for the party. The guests showed up at the party. EJ warned Arnold to stay away from Jada and leave town right away. Gabi and EJ got into it when she and JJ showed up at the mansion. EJ wondered who invited Gabi to which she said his son did. When EJ noticed JJ, he asked if he was going to hit him again. JJ said he wouldn’t touch him. Chanel and Johnny let Joy and Alex in the mansion. Johnny asked Joy if he could speak to her alone. They went upstairs. Chanel and Alex wondered what was going on with Johnny and Joy. When the ball dropped, “Rafe” kissed Jada. Alex watched Philip kiss Stephanie. Johnny wanted to know why Joy came to the party. They yelled at each other. Chanel showed up while they were arguing.
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