Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
At the DiMera Mansion, EJ complains to the portrait of Stefano about the hassle of holding someone captive and how taking care of Rafe is becoming a full time job. EJ remarks that he doesn’t have a job thanks to Jada, but declares that woman will rue the day that she crossed a DiMera. Johnny walks in and questions what woman that would be. EJ says he was just complaining to Stefano about Jada going behind his back and getting him fired. Johnny responds that he would put in a good word for him with Paulina, but he’s not exactly high on her list after what he did to Chanel.
Chanel lays on the couch at Paulina’s, eating popcorn. Paulina comes in and tells Chanel that she is going to Jada’s bachelorette party and tells Chanel to get dressed because she’s coming with her.
Gabi and Stephanie decorate Stephanie’s apartment for Jada’s bachelorette party. Gabi brings out jell-o shots for her and Stephanie to have before the party.
At the police station, Shawn informs Jada that he just finished a report on Rachel and apparently child protective services are getting involved. Jada says what happened was unfortunate but was nobody’s fault. Shawn mentions heading to “Rafe’s” bachelor party. Jada jokes for them not to get too wild. Shawn asks how wild it can get when they are talking about Rafe.
Arnold sits at Rafe’s home with his laptop, looking up adult films until Javi comes home and he shuts the laptop so Javi questions him being so jumpy. Arnold says he’s just anxious about getting married tomorrow. Javi tells him to relax and reveals he’s throwing him a bachelor party tonight. Javi wasn’t sure Rafe would be in to but Arnold talks about his excitement for it and says he wants first lap dances. Arnold, not knowing Javi is gay, asks what kind of hot blooded male wouldn’t want a lap dance from a beautiful woman.
Paulina tells Chanel to get a move on and get dressed because they have a party to attend. Paulina says she’s been watching her moping around for days and crying over Johnny, so she knows she’s still hurting but just sitting around isn’t going to change anything. Paulina urges her to get up and get dressed. Paulina declares that she will get Johnny off Chanel’s mind if it’s the last thing she does.
Johnny tells EJ that Chanel wants nothing to do with him. EJ encourages him not to give up hope, bringing up all the times that he and Sami forgave each other. Johnny questions EJ having a tray of food, which he was bringing down to Rafe. EJ claims that he had Harold make him a light dinner to have in his quarters. Johnny questions EJ eating in his room. EJ claims he’s just mixing things up. Johnny decides to get going as Javi is throwing “Rafe” a bachelor party at the Brady Pub. EJ says he didn’t know about this. Johnny asks why he would since he despises Rafe. EJ says he hired Rafe for a job and argues that he should be focused on the task. Johnny says Rafe deserves a day to let loose but notes that Rafe is not known as a party animal. EJ then tells Johnny to have fun as Johnny exits. EJ remarks to himself that the last thing he needs is for Arnold to let loose in front of Rafe’s friends and family because one drunken slip of the tongue could ruin everything.
Javi asks “Rafe” if he forgot he was gay. Arnold says he didn’t and suggests that tonight, he should just go with the flow. Javi remarks that stranger things have happened. Arnold says he’s going to shower and get ready for tonight as he can’t wait for some quality lap time and to get hammered which Javi calls weird.
Jada comments that with Shawn being newly single, she’s sure he’d be up for a wild party. Shawn says it’s Rafe’s big night, so they will go at his speed. Jada calls Rafe the most loving and loyal guy that she could ever want and says how good it feels to know exactly where she stands at all times, especially after some of her past relationships. Belle arrives and greets them. Belle informs Jada that she was sent to escort her to her bachelorette party. Belle sends Jada to her office to change clothes. Shawn tells Belle that she looks great. Belle thanks him and asks what he’s doing tonight. Shawn informs her that he’s about to head to Rafe’s bachelor party and he thinks it should be fun. Belle says she’s really happy for Jada and Rafe. Shawn says he is too and guesses he will see Belle at the wedding tomorrow then. Belle goes to see if Jada needs any help.
Paulina and Chanel arrive for Jada’s bachelorette party. Paulina says Chanel needs some cheering up as she and Johnny are going through a rough patch. Chanel complains about her putting her business out there. Paulina is sure Stephanie and Gabi know what it’s like to be cheated on. Stephanie assures Chanel that they have her back. Chanel thanks them and wishes her husband was as loyal as her friends.
Johnny joins Steve at the Brady Pub for Rafe’s bachelor party and asks where everyone is. Steve says they should be there soon and notes that Javi said “Rafe” was still getting ready. Johnny asks if Roman is in the back but Steve reveals that Roman is in Chicago, visiting Rex, so he left him in charge. Steve asks Johnny what’s going on and if he’s okay. Johnny says he’s fine but was hoping to talk to Roman as he could use some advice. Steve says he’s not his Grandpa, but he is a good listener. Steve adds that he and Kayla had dinner with Abe and Paulina the other night, so they saw Chanel. Johnny guesses he knows how badly he messed up then. Johnny thinks he really blew it and he doesn’t know if Chanel will ever be able to forgive him. Steve says they all make mistakes but a mistake doesn’t have to mean the end of their marriage. Steve tells Johnny that he can ask Kayla about how many times he screwed up. Johnny asks how they came out on the other side. Steve says they trusted in the power of their love, no matter how stupid he was to take it for granted.
Chanel starts drinking at the bachelorette party while Paulina advises her to pace herself. Belle and Jada then arrive. Jada says she’s ready to turn up tonight and takes her first shot.
Shawn goes to the Brady Pub and tells Steve and Johnny that he expected something more rowdy. Steve encourages that they will get there. Arnold and Javi then arrive. Arnold declares it’s a party for him and it’s anything goes. EJ then arrives, surprising them. Johnny reminds EJ that the Pub is closed for Rafe’s bachelor party. EJ asks why he wouldn’t want to raise a toast to Rafe. Steve and Shawn point out that they hate each others’ guts. EJ says he won’t deny they have had their clashes, but they are trying to turn a corner. Shawn calls that hardly a ringing endorsement. EJ then informs Shawn that he’s hired “Rafe” to investigate on his behalf and he’s come for a progress report. Steve questions that being true. Arnold confirms that it’s true and says EJ hired him to track down Sloan. Arnold asks if that’s a problem. Steve argues that he can’t just take on new cases without running it by him first. Arnold doesn’t see what the big deal is. Steve argues that it’s he and John’s name on the door, not Rafe’s, and it’s never a good idea to get involved with the DiMeras. Arnold tells Steve to chill out. Steve asks “Rafe” to tell him he understands or they will have a real problem here.
Chanel gets drunk and starts talking to the inflatable pool float while the girls continue drinking. Stephanie wonders if the guys are having as much fun as they are. Chanel says to hell with all the guys and pops the pool float.
Arnold asks Steve if they have a problem while Javi and Shawn break it up. Javi reminds them that this is supposed to be a party. Shawn takes Steve to go check on the food and suggests Johnny see if EJ has somewhere else to be. Steve complains that EJ is just trying to start trouble and that “Rafe” is playing right in to it. Johnny tells EJ that maybe it would be a good idea if he found somewhere else to go. EJ calls that nonsense and says “Rafe” is fine having him there. Arnold agrees to let EJ stay. Johnny tells “Rafe” that it’s his night and goes to join Shawn and Steve while Javi decides he will go check on the entertainment and exits the Pub. Arnold then tells EJ that he’s ruining his night. EJ reminds Arnold that this party is for Rafe, not him. Arnold argues that he has Rafe’s face. EJ warns him that Steve is a professional sleuth, so if anyone could figure it out, it’s him. Arnold blows it off that Steve didn’t spot anything. Arnold argues that EJ is the one screwing things up as he didn’t have to tell Steve that he’s working for him. EJ explains that he had to have a reason to attend a party for someone he detests. Arnold remarks that he just can’t wait for the strippers. EJ tells Arnold he’s not paying him for that and to focus on his mission, which is to help him get back at Jada.
Chanel tells Paulina that she’s just blowing off some steam while Paulina tries to keep her calm. Stephanie calls for a game where each card has a personal question and you either answer honestly or take a shot. Stephanie goes first and it says name a hookup you regret. Stephanie goes first, naming Jeremy Horton as a world class dirtbag and then decides to take a shot anyway. Stephanie asks the question to Paulina, who says 50 Cent and that they ran in the same circles in Miami. Jada doesn’t think she would regret that because 50 Cent is fine. Paulina clarifies that she doesn’t regret anything as they had a fabulous time, but she just regrets what happened after as he wouldn’t stop blowing up her pager. Paulina jokes that she knows she’s hard to get over. Jada and Gabi praise Paulina for that while Stephanie says they should’ve used that in her campaign. Stephanie then turns to Belle, who says she can’t follow that and takes a shot. Stephanie asks Jada about a hookup she regrets. Jada responds that it was actually her first time in high school and they went to band camp. Jada says it was sweet until the guy went around and told everyone at the camp that they hooked up. Jada tells Gabi that she’s next. Gabi says that’s easy, EJ DiMera. Jada is surprised to learn that Gabi hooked up with EJ. Gabi explains that she was trying to get back at Stefan for sleeping with Ava while she was in prison. Chanel shouts that every DiMera is a cheater. Gabi calls it a huge mistake that completely ruined her marriage. They then toast to saying screw EJ. Stephanie goes back to Belle and insists on her giving an answer. Belle jokes that Gabi stole her thunder as she reveals her most regrettable hookup was also with EJ. Belle explains that it was when she and Shawn were separated and she thought they had something, but her sister Sami showed up, freaked out, and scared EJ away which made him go on about how Belle meant nothing to him. Gabi remarks that EJ has no conscience for going after his ex’s sister. Chanel thanks the rest of the group for not hooking up with her father-in-law. Gabi then tells Chanel it’s her turn, so Chanel says that’s easy, her husband Johnny who she calls every bit as nasty as his father EJ.
EJ asks if Arnold is listening to him. Arnold assures that he knows what to do. EJ warns that he’s starting lose his patience. Steve, Johnny, and Shawn then return from the kitchen with the food. Javi comes back in and says he couldn’t get in touch with the entertainment but suggests they play darts while they wait. A woman dressed as a cop then arrives and declares play time is over for one of them.
Chanel talks about thinking Johnny was the love of her life, but he shattered her heart when he cheated on her with Joy. Chanel says she should’ve known when he got possessed by the Devil, that he was not the one for her. Jada questions what is going on. Stephanie decides the party needs a change of scenery and suggests they hit the road.
Steve, Shawn, and Johnny try to explain the bachelor party to the woman while she says she’s there to arrest “Rafe” for identity theft, worrying EJ and Arnold. She then declares it’s because he’s claiming to be a married man when he’s not for one more night and removes her outfit, revealing to be the stripper that Javi hired. EJ breathes a sigh of relief while Arnold gets excited.
Stephanie calls a car for the girls. Jada asks where they are going. Stephanie says they will see. Paulina tells them to go ahead while she gets Chanel home since she wasn’t up for this. Chanel argues that she doesn’t want to go home and she’s just starting to have fun. Paulina argues that she’s still hurting. Chanel remarks that the night is young and free and so is she, so she asks Stephanie where they are going.
Arnold gets a lap dance from the stripper until the girls arrive at the Pub and interrupt. Arnold tries to explain but Jada tells “Rafe” to calm down as they know what happens at bachelor parties so he can finish his lap dance. Arnold tells Jada that he’d rather have a lap dance from her. Gabi questions what the hell EJ is doing there. EJ says he could ask her the same thing. Gabi warns EJ not to ruin the night for her brother. Gabi then joins Javi at the bar. Shawn asks Belle what happened to the bachelorette party. Belle jokes that someone had to make sure the boys were behaving. Johnny greets Chanel, who tells him that she doesn’t have to tell him her plans anymore. Chanel mocks Johnny’s wedding vows and tells him that he is Joy’s problem now. Chanel then takes Johnny’s beer, drinks it, and smashes the bottle on the floor. Chanel storms out of the Pub. Paulina wants to go after her but Shawn says he will go since he’s the one who is completely sober and he knows about letting anger and alcohol get the better of you. Paulina thanks him as Shawn then goes after Chanel. Jada tells “Rafe” that as much fun as tonight has been, she thinks they should go home so they aren’t hung over for their wedding day tomorrow. Arnold informs her that he already got a room at the Salem Inn since they aren’t supposed to be together before the wedding and says it will make their wedding night all the more special. Jada comments on him being old fashioned and admits she’s not thrilled to spend the night away from each other, but she’ll allow it if it makes tomorrow as special as they want it. Jada hugs Arnold as EJ watches on.
Steve brings Stephanie home and says it looks like the ladies had a good time. Stephanie says she will be paying for it tomorrow. Stephanie worries about cleaning up but Steve says it can wait. Steve sits her down and asks what’s up as he wants to make sure she’s okay after her break up with Philip. Stephanie feels like she’s been defeated. Steve encourages her to not let one bad experience cause her to give up on bad love. Stephanie reminds him that this is her second time with Philip, not to mention Chad, Everett, and all the other failed relationships. Steve tells her to forget about those guys and assures that there is someone out there that is as perfect for her as Kayla is for him. Steve tells Stephanie that one day, she will find him and have her own bachelorette party and he will walk her down the aisle. Stephanie thanks him and says she needed to hear that.
EJ brings Belle home. Belle says he did not need to drive her home or walk her to the door. EJ feels she had a lot to drink. Belle disagrees, says she only had six jell-o shots and that she could have called a rideshare. EJ points out that his driver was already waiting outside the Pub. Belle mocks him and says she doesn’t think he’s a gentleman at all. EJ asks what her problem is with him. EJ says if anyone had a reason to be upset, it’d be him because she stole his job. Belle complains that EJ ghosted her after Sami found out about them. EJ asks if that’s what this is about and if she went after the district attorney position because she hadn’t gotten over him yet. Belle argues that the only person who hasn’t gotten over him is himself. Belle tells EJ to get the hell out of her house. EJ feels he struck a nerve. Belle calls him smug and says she doesn’t know what she ever saw in him but then they start kissing.
Shawn finds Chanel, dancing at the bar. Shawn says he came to get her home safe but Chanel says she doesn’t want to go home, she wants to dance. Chanel dances and tells Shawn that she plans on getting more drunk and who knows where the night will take them. Chanel then grabs Shawn and kisses him.
Javi and Gabi bring Jada home. Jada drunkenly praises them. Javi says he’s just glad she had fun and that she wasn’t too upset walking in on the stripper. Jada jokes that the stripper may have had one dance with “Rafe” but she gets to spend her whole life with him. Jada talks about how lucky she is and says she better get to her room to get some sleep so she can be fresh for her wedding day tomorrow. Jada declares that in a few short hours, she will be Mrs. Rafe Hernandez.
Arnold goes to his room at the Salem Inn and continues drinking until the stripper shows up at his door. Arnold says to get the party started as they start kissing onto the bed.
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