Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
While joining Marlena and Cat’s lunch in the town square, Chad talks about what the hospital meant to Abigail and the Hortons. Chad says he thought about reaching out to Kristen to see if DiMera could bail out the hospital, but he didn’t think the board would go for it. Marlena gets a message and says she has to get back to the office. Cat offers to go with her but Marlena tells her to stay with Chad and brainstorm. After Marlena exits, Cat apologizes to Chad for being put on the spot like that. Chad asks what she means. Cat feels like she’s the last person in the world that he would want to be working with. Cat says she gets it after everything she did to him and asks why he would ever want to team up with her again.
At the Brady Pub, Stephanie explains to Alex that a long time ago when Rafe was with her cousin Sami, a similar thing happened. Stephanie says it was here in the Brady Pub and she was stressed about her love life, then she ran in to “Rafe”, who was very sympathetic, but then gave her a very inappropriate hug. Alex asks if she’s saying that Rafe has pulled this crap before. Stephanie says that’s the thing as she found out later that it wasn’t Rafe and it was actually Arnold Feniger. Alex doesn’t understand and asks who Arnold Feniger is. Stephanie responds that he’s Rafe’s exact double.
“Rafe” tells Gabi to lighten up with the melodrama because he doesn’t need a lecture. Gabi asks why he’s being such a jerk. “Rafe” asks why she’s being a pain in his ass when she’s his sister and supposed to be on his side. Gabi asks why she would be on his side when Jada is her friend and he cheated on her which she calls a sleazy thing to do. “Rafe” remarks that she doesn’t have to be such a bitch about it. Gabi questions him calling her a bitch and says he doesn’t get to talk to her like that. “Rafe” says he calls it like he sees it.
Shawn and Jada continue kissing on the couch and begin to undress.
Cat tells Chad that he doesn’t have to work with her and promises that Marlena will understand. Chad says they talked about this when she decided to stay in Salem. Cat says it’s one thing to live in the same town, but it’s entirely different to partner up on a project together. Chad acknowledges that what she did was hurtful, but he understands she did it to save her mother. Cat asks if he can look at her and honestly not see the person that pretended to be his dead wife and ripped his heart out all over again. Chad says he will get there. Cat hopes that he does, but says there’s another reason it could be incredibly weird to partner on this project. Chad guesses it’s because she said she had feelings for him and says that’s more of her problem. Cat questions it not being awkward for him. Chad asks if it should. Cat says she realizes now that working so hard to make him love her blurred the line. Chad asks if her feelings are gone then. Cat responds that she will get there. Chad decides that working together shouldn’t be a problem then and says it’s for a good cause, so they should just go for it.
Alex questions Stephanie about a guy being out there who looks exactly like Rafe. Stephanie explains that about 15 years ago, Stefano and EJ hired Arnold to get plastic surgery so they could use him to take over Rafe’s life. Stephanie adds that it worked for awhile but eventually he got caught. Alex asks if she thinks he’s back now. Stephanie says it would explain Rafe’s behavior, but the problem is that Arnold Feniger is dead.
“Rafe” tells Gabi that no dude will want to be anywhere near her with an attitude like this. Gabi says she’s trying not to bash him over the head with a pan because she loves him and believes something is seriously wrong with him. He blames her being all up in his business. She complains that he’s not making it easy. “Rafe” asks what exactly she thinks is wrong with him. Gabi admits she doesn’t know and says it could be a delayed reaction to his injury from the time in a coma and maybe it messed with his brain and changed his personality. “Rafe” remarks that he likes his personality and she’s just pissed because she can’t roll over him like she used to. Gabi insists that she’s not giving up on him and they will figure this out. “Rafe” asks what she’s going to do. Gabi responds that she’s taking him to the hospital so he can get an MRI on his brain, but “Rafe” refuses to go anywhere with her.
Kayla goes to see Marlena in her office. Marlena asks if there’s any news on the bankruptcy. Kayla says there’s a lot of talk. Marlena tells her that she may have some good news as her assistant may have a solution.
Chad suggests to Cat that they get some ideas down. Cat thanks him for agreeing to help out. Chad talks about being to his fair share of fundraisers and how they are mostly all boring, so Cat declares her first idea and rule for their fundraiser is to make it fun.
Shawn and Jada sit together after having sex. They acknowledge that happened while Shawn asks if she’s feeling okay about it. Jada says she thinks so and assures that he was great, but admits it was a little strange since she was going to be getting married a few weeks ago and thought she would be with Rafe for the rest of her life. Shawn guesses life doesn’t always work out how they planned. Jada knows it doesn’t make sense after what “Rafe” did to her, but she can’t help but feel a little guilty.
Alex questions Stephanie about Arnold being dead and asks what happened to him. Stephanie explains that Bo and Hope figured out he was posing as Rafe, so they arrested him, but then in prison, some of the other prisoners thought he was Rafe and beat him to death. Alex guesses it’s not Arnold pretending to be Rafe now then. Stephanie points out that they are talking about Stefano and EJ, adding that Arnold was about to testify against them and tell the world that they hired him but he got killed before he could testify and EJ walked away free. Stephanie adds that EJ just happens to be involved with all of this again. Stephanie says EJ hiring Rafe to dig up dirt on Jada never made sense to her, questioning why Rafe would ever investigate the woman he loves, unless it wasn’t Rafe because Arnold didn’t really die. Stephanie declares that it wouldn’t be the first time that the DiMeras faked someone’s death.
“Rafe” tells Gabi that she’s killing him. Gabi says she’s worried about him and she knows he doesn’t want to be in the hospital, but if something is wrong with him, they need to figure out what it is. “Rafe” responds that he feels fine. Gabi pleads with him and says if the tests come back clean, she promises to get off his back. “Rafe” responds that he doesn’t believe her and refuses to have his brain scanned. Gabi declares that she’s not taking no for an answer and that they are going right now. Gabi then opens the door right as Savannah arrives and announces she’s here for her date, telling “Rafe” that she’s sorry she’s late.
Cat asks Chad how to put the fun in fundraiser. Chad suggests asking his kids and brings up the idea of doing something that the whole family could be involved with, like a street fair. Cat says she loves it and recalls going to the fair with her sister Felicity. They discuss the idea of having a dunk booth with doctors and nurses. Chad insists that Marlena would be the first one to volunteer. Chad brings up Marlena previously being possessed by the Devil which shocks Cat.
Gabi questions what Savannah is doing there. Savannah tells her that “Rafe” wanted her to come over for some fun as he puts his arm around her. Savannah tells Gabi that she’s hot but she’s not in to threesomes. Gabi responds that she’s his sister and questions “Rafe” being with this person. “Rafe” asks what the big deal is and argues that he’s got needs. Gabi questions filling them with the stripper from his bachelor party. “Rafe” remarks that Jada made it clear she’s not interested because he exposed her for the fraud she is, so he is free to do whatever and whoever he wants. “Rafe” declares that right now, he wants to be with the beautiful Savannah. He asks Gabi for some privacy. Gabi tells him that this is not over and shouts that she doesn’t know who he is, but she wants her brother back as she storms out. Arnold tells Savannah that he’s sorry about that. She says she’s sorry he has to deal with such a drama queen of a sister. He says she’s always trying to tell him what to do. Savannah jokes that it’s hard to believe they are even related. Arnold then says he will tell Savannah a secret and reveals that Gabi is not really his sister.
Shawn tells Jada that she has nothing to feel guilty about and she has to live her life. Jada responds that she knows it’s definitely over with Rafe but calls it so hard to believe that things went from so great to so awful in such a short time. Jada wants Shawn to know this has nothing to do with him and says he’s been a really great friend, listening to her and letting her lean on him and other things. Jada says she’s not trying to make him feel bad for what just happened. Shawn assures that he doesn’t. They kiss as Jada thanks him. Shawn says he’s getting over a breakup too and he knows he really likes spending time with her. Jada responds that she likes spending time with him too. Jada then goes to take a shower.
Alex asks if Stephanie really thinks that EJ and Stefano faked Arnold’s death all those years ago. Stephanie says that they are more than capable of convincing people. Alex says that means Arnold could still be out there. Stephanie remarks that she’d never forget the feeling of Arnold putting his hands on her and the more she thinks about “Rafe” coming onto her, the more it seems like less of a coincidence. Alex asks if they should call the cops or tell the people who love Rafe. Stephanie suggests both at the same time and decides to call Jada.
Jada’s phone rings while she’s in the shower while Shawn is nearby but doesn’t answer it.
Kayla questions Marlena saying that Cat wants to hold a benefit to save the hospital. Marlena adds that it would get the word out and remind people of how much the hospital has helped everyone to get people involved. Kayla states that Stephanie could help get the word out about it. Marlena says that it would be all hands on deck and adds that Chad and Cat are brainstorming now. Kayla asks how Chad became involved. Marlena explains that they ran in to him in the town square and they talked about getting the Spectator involved. Kayla acknowledges how Chad could help but questions he and Cat brainstorming together. Marlena knows they have a complicated history. Kayla says if she was Chad, she wouldn’t want to be in the same space as Cat after what she did to him. Marlena asks if she’s surprised.
Cat questions Chad about Marlena being possessed by the Devil and can’t believe he’s serious. Chad knows it sounds crazy and says welcome to Salem. Cat doesn’t get it and asks what the Devil wanted. Chad says he wanted chaos and to destroy Salem and everyone in it. Chad adds that Marlena has a good sense of humor about it. Cat guesses that’s why everyone loves her. Chad then asks what if they put Marlena in a Devil costume for the street fair and the dunk tank, saying people would love to dunk the Devil.
Stephanie leaves a message for Jada to call her back, saying it’s really important that she talks to her. Stephanie says she will text her too and maybe go home so that she’s there when Jada comes home. Gabi storms in to the Pub and goes straight to the bar, questioning where the bartender is. Alex and Stephanie approach to ask if she’s okay. Gabi asks if it looks like she’s okay. Alex asks what’s going on. Gabi responds that she wants to punch her brother in the throat. Stephanie asks what happened. Gabi doesn’t even know how to describe what just happened. Gabi says “Rafe” was saying horrible things about Javi and told her she was being a bitch. Gabi says not to even get her started on his date which Stephanie questions. Gabi says she can’t even talk about it because this is not the Rafe that she knows. Gabi says Rafe has always been the sweetest, most loving and loyal person she’s known so she doesn’t know how he could turn in to this raging ass clown. Stephanie says they might know. Alex calls it just a theory. Stephanie says she needs to go talk to Jada but Alex will fill her in on everything. Stephanie exits the Pub while Gabi asks Alex what the hell is going on.
Jada comes out of the shower. Shawn tells her that her phone rang and then he goes to take a shower next. Jada listens to Stephanie’s voicemail.
Savannah questions Arnold saying Gabi is not his sister and if he was lying to her. Arnold then claims he was adopted. Savannah says that explains why they are so different. Arnold doesn’t want to talk about Gabi anymore and says he’s just glad she’s here. Savannah tells him that she missed him. Arnold says he was starting to think she wasn’t coming. She apologizes for getting held up. Arnold tells her that she was worth the wait. She comments on Rafe being sexy, but then he tells her to call him Arnold.
Cat tells Chad that he knows Marlena better than she does, but she can’t imagine presenting her with the idea of dressing her up as the Devil. Chad says point taken. Cat talks about Marlena taking a chance on her so she doesn’t want to disrespect her by bringing up a horrible time from her past. Cat adds that a whole devil thing might not be good publicity for the hospital. Chad laughs off that she is right and sometimes with a family like his, you forget how normal people see the world. Chad says they should focus on all the service that Marlena’s done and forgoes the dunk tank. Cat asks about the fundraisers Chad has gone to for ideas. They discuss holding an auction. Cat suggests auctioning dates for bachelors and bachelorettes which Chad acknowledges as a good idea.
Stephanie goes home where Jada says she just got her message as she was in the shower. Stephanie tells Jada that she needs to hear this but she doesn’t know where to start. Jada suggests the beginning so Stephanie informs her that “Rafe” made a pass at her. Jada calls it unbelievable and says she’s so sorry that Stephanie has been pulled in to this. Jada adds that she shouldn’t be surprised since she just found out that “Rafe” slept with the stripper from his bachelor party which shocks Stephanie. Jada says that Javi told her that “Rafe” admitted it to him and asks what kind of person does that. Stephanie calls that a good question that she wasn’t sure how to answer, but now she knows she’s right that “Rafe” isn’t Rafe.
Gabi questions Alex telling her that “Rafe” isn’t Rafe and asks what that even means. Alex reminds Gabi of Arnold Feniger. Gabi remembers that EJ hired him 15 years ago to steal Rafe’s life, but luckily he’s dead. Alex asks what if he’s not.
Savannah questions Arnold wanting her to call him that, arguing that his name is Rafe. Arnold says it is now, but claims before the Hernandez family adopted him, he was Arnold. She questions why they would change his name. Arnold claims they wanted him to be someone different to fit their plans and goals. Arnold remarks that no matter what he looks like on the outside, on the inside he’s Arnold and he really wants to be with her. Arnold asks if they are good. She says whatever floats his boat and calls him Arnold as they head to the bedroom.
Marlena tells Kayla that she realizes Cat did a terrible thing to Chad, but she hired her because she wants a fresh start and to make amends. Kayla guesses if Chad can forgive her, she deserves it. Marlena knows it’s what Cat wants and thinks back to Cat telling her about her feelings for Chad. Marlena hopes that it’s what Chad wants too.
Chad tells Cat that he will work on getting a plan together for the Spectator. They agree that they had a good start. Chad says he has to get home for dinner time. Cat says she should get home to Felicity too. Chad suggests they get together and work again soon. Cat says she would like that, so Chad says he’ll text her and see her soon as he walks away.
Arnold and Savannah come out of the bedroom. She thanks him for the afternoon delight. He says he should be thanking her and remarks that she wore him out. She wishes she could stay for round two but she has to shower and get to work. She tells Arnold to call her any time. Arnold says she can count on that as they’re just getting started. Savannah then exits.
Gabi questions Alex suggesting that Arnold could be alive and if it could be true. Alex points out that it would explain a lot. Gabi agrees that it would explain everything over the last few weeks. Alex says that’s what Stephanie thought too and she’s telling Jada as they speak.
Stephanie uses her tablet to show Jada a picture of Arnold Feniger looking exactly like Rafe. Jada points out that it says Arnold was killed in jail. Stephanie says if he wasn’t, EJ could be using him again in Rafe’s place. Jada asks if she thinks that’s possible. Stephanie calls it just a theory and points out that Jada is the cop here. Jada agrees that it seems plausible. Stephanie declares if it is true, that means it wasn’t Rafe who left Jada at the altar or who cheated on her. Shawn then comes out of the shower in just his towel, leaving Stephanie surprised.
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