Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Maggie joins Holly in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion and questions her doing homework on a snow day. Holly says she’s just keeping busy and guesses Maggie has been too since she didn’t see her yesterday. Maggie informs her that she took Julie to Chicago for an impromptu shopping spree to try to lift her spirits after her first Valentine’s Day without Doug. Maggie says it was special for both of them. Maggie then asks Holly how her Valentine’s Day was with Tate and if it was everything she hoped for.
Tate finds Sophia in the town square and asks if everything is okay after she wasn’t in school. Sophia says she’s fine and her mom just forced her to stay home after her cramps, but she’s feeling much better today and her morning sickness is gone. Sophia brings up her mom not standing in the way of adoption making her feel like a huge weight has been lifted. Tate informs her that he has some great news and reveals that he found a couple that wants to adopt their baby.
Johnny goes to see Marlena in her office at the hospital with roses which he says are for Chanel.
Chanel wakes up in a hospital bed with Paulina at her side. Chanel questions how Paulina knew she was there. Paulina says she found out at the Bakery and questions why she didn’t know she was in the hospital. Chanel responds that she didn’t want to worry her. Paulina asks what’s going on and if she’s alright. Chanel says she just had a minor out patient procedure as she had some tissue removed from her uterus. Paulina questions if she had another miscarriage but Chanel assures there wasn’t a pregnancy, just some cells where they weren’t supposed to be. Paulina then asks if Chanel is saying she has cancer.
Marlena tells Johnny that she’s glad that Chanel’s procedure went well. Johnny notes that Kayla said they got all of the tumor so Chanel likely won’t have follow up treatment. Marlena says if Chanel ever wants to talk about it, her door is always open. Johnny says they haven’t told anyone about this, including Paulina, because they know she would freak out if she heard cancer. Marlena agrees to keep it confidential. Marlena guesses Paulina doesn’t know that Chanel is in the hospital. Johnny confirms she has no idea.
Chanel assures Paulina that she doesn’t have cancer and just had cancerous cells removed, but Kayla said she will be fine. Paulina is relieved and talks about knowing that a cancer diagnosis isn’t what it used to be. Chanel calls her a great example of surviving cancer. Paulina says she’s grateful every day. Chanel apologizes for not telling her as she didn’t want to upset her after she’s already been through so much this year. Paulina tells her not to worry about that and let her be there for her.
Sophia asks Tate who wants to adopt their baby. Tate reminds her of when they ran in to Johnny and Chanel. Tate says he saw them at the hospital and they got to talking and they’ve been having fertility issues. Sophia asks if they are really serious about adopting their baby. Tate confirms they are and he knows there’s still a lot to figure out but it’s great. Sophia questions Tate knowing about this for awhile and just now telling her. Tate says he texted her yesterday. Sophia questions doing it through text, but then she remembers it was Valentine’s Day, so she asks how everything went with Holly. Tate says it was good. Sophia bets he told Holly about the couple wanting to adopt their baby before he told her. Tate admits that she knows. Sophia bets Holly is just as thrilled since if it works out, their baby won’t be a problem for them anymore.
Holly tells Maggie that her Valentine’s Day with Tate was great and romantic. Maggie is glad to hear and admits she was worried and concerned that Doug III might have gotten in the way.
Doug III sits in the living room of the Horton house and thinks back to confessing his feelings to Holly until Julie comes in and asks for his thoughts.
Paulina asks Chanel how she found out about the abnormal cells. Chanel explains that she and Johnny knew they had to wait six months before she could get pregnant again, so they made an appointment with Kayla to start trying. Paulina guesses it didn’t turn out like they hoped which Chanel confirms. Paulina asks if this means they will have to wait even longer. Chanel says that it does and that her chances of another molar pregnancy have increased. Chanel is not sure she’s ready to go through that heartbreak again. Chanel then informs Paulina that she and Johnny have been talking about going through another route to starting a family as they have been talking about adoption.
Johnny tells Marlena that it’s not like Chanel won’t be able to get pregnant again in the future and they are not ruling that out, but they want to start a family now. Johnny asks if Marlena doesn’t think that’s a good idea. Marlena says she’s just processing it but she doesn’t understand the rush since they are both very young and just came through a rough patch in their marriage. Johnny says before the whole mess with Alex and Joy, they were talking about having a baby and that’s what they wanted to do. Johnny insists that they feel stronger than ever after everything they’ve been through. Johnny states that things are really good between them right now and it feels like fate that this situation has fallen in to their laps which Marlena questions. Johnny then informs her that they found a couple that wants to give their baby up for adoption and they know them, so it feels like it could be a really good fit. Marlena asks if she knows them. Johnny reveals that it’s Sophia and Tate.
Tate tells Sophia that he didn’t mean to upset her and apologizes if he overstepped since this is her decision too. Tate insists that Johnny and Chanel are really great people and everything felt like it was falling in to place. Sophia just wishes he talked with her about it before telling Holly. Tate admits he should have and apologizes. Sophia says it’s okay and that she understands. Sophia brings up that Tate has known Johnny his whole life which should make things easier to feel like they are giving the baby to a loving home with a happy life. They agree that is all they want. Sophia adds that as much as Tate might love Johnny and Chanel and think they will be the perfect parents, she’s afraid her mother might not.
Holly asks Maggie why she would think Doug III would have gotten in the way of her Valentine’s Day with Tate. Maggie explains that she saw Julie, who mentioned that Doug III went to fetch a book of poems from the cabin so she worried that they were going to have a collision course. Maggie says she wanted to warn her but she didn’t want to interrupt her evening. Holly assures that it all worked out for the most part as Tate was running late since he had to take Sophia to the hospital for cramps and while she was waiting, Doug III showed up and found the book of poems. Maggie notes that Julie is grateful and calls Doug III a nice young man. Maggie says she’s glad Doug III showed up in Julie’s life when he did. Holly agrees that he is nice and great. Maggie asks if there’s something more. Holly then flashes back to Doug III admitting to her that he stole Julie’s necklace. Maggie then asks if there’s a problem between her and Doug III. Holly says it’s not a problem exactly but reveals she was taken aback because Doug III told her that he had feelings for her.
Doug III claims to Julie that he was just thinking about his Grandfather, Doug with the book of poems. Julie talks about it being one of the few material things that still mean something to her and says she’s fortunate it made it through the fire along with the time capsule. Julie wishes that Alice’s diamond necklace hadn’t disappeared on her watch and declares that she will never forgive herself for that. Doug III tells her that she can’t blame herself for the necklace being stolen as the only person to blame is the thief. Julie blame herself for pointing the finger at her own brother, who was there for Doug’s funeral and then he had to leave, so Doug III didn’t get to meet him. Julie says they hadn’t seen each other in years but vowed to stay in closer touch. Julie comments that you can’t have too much family around in times like this. Julie then reveals that her brother sent her a letter yesterday, talking about how wonderful it was for them to reconnect and then he said that Ciara was wrong to accuse him of stealing the necklace. Julie reads the letter where Steven swore on the memory of Tom and Alice that he had nothing to do with it. Julie explains to Doug III that Steven had trouble with the law in his younger days, but she knows that if he’s swearing on Tom and Alice’s memory then he would never lie. Julie says she was so focused on it being Steven that she didn’t imagine any other possibilities. Doug III asks what other possibilities she thinks there could be. Julie admits she doesn’t know. Doug III tells her that he knows some people in the family think he might have stolen the necklace and asks if that’s what Julie thinks too.
Maggie questions Holly telling her that Doug III said he had feelings for her. Holly explains that they were reading Doug’s book of poems and guesses he got carried away as that’s when he told her that he had feelings for her. Maggie asks how she feels about that.
Chanel asks Paulina how she feels about them adopting. Paulina says if it’s the safest thing for her, she’s for it. Chanel thanks her as they hug. Paulina says all she cares about is her being happy. Paulina talks about knowing adoption agencies and offers to cut through any red tape. Chanel thanks her but says it looks like they might not have to go through an agency since the baby they might be adopting belongs to someone they know.
Marlena knows this would be an answer to Tate and Sophia’s plans but asks what her mother thinks. Johnny says she’s warming up to the idea, provided the adopting couple have good Christian values. Johnny admits they are not sure they fit the bill.
Sophia reminds Tate that her mom thinks having good Christian values means being members of the Korean Baptist church. Tate calls that so narrow minded. Tate says Johnny and Chanel aren’t Korean but he thinks Chanel might be Baptist. Sophia says she likes them but she thinks Johnny and Chanel passing the Amy Choi test is going to be an uphill battle. Amy then arrives and asks if she heard her name, startling Sophia.
Julie assures Doug III that she does not think he stole the necklace, believing he wasn’t even in town at the time and didn’t know about it. Julie adds that his previous run-ins with the law doesn’t make him the thief. Julie compares it to Doug having trouble with the law but later changing in to a strong and loving man. Doug III wishes he could be more like his Grandfather. Julie encourages that he is and she knows that Doug is watching over them, happy that he is now part of her life. Doug III goes back to the necklace and asks about her not suspecting her brother. Julie says she was afraid of implicating Steven but she’s going to have to talk to JJ about it. Julie says the necklace belonged to her Grandmother and that’s what makes it precious to her because Alice was the diamond in their family. Julie declares that it would mean the world to get it back. Doug III says he’s praying for that too.
Holly tells Maggie that when Doug III said he had feelings for her, it didn’t make her have any feelings for him, adding that Tate is her boyfriend who she loves. Maggie guesses it made her uncomfortable. Holly thinks Doug III was mortified and calls it no big deal. Maggie points out that Holly did bring it up as something that bothered her. Maggie asks if it bothers Tate. Holly admits that Tate doesn’t know as she could tell he was a bit jealous and brought up how he keeps finding them together. Holly feels there’s no point in saying anything. Maggie says that is as long as Doug III is completely clear where Holly stands. Holly thinks he is and says they didn’t finish the conversation since he left in a hurry. Holly remarks that she and Tate don’t need another problem added to their relationship.
Amy questions Sophia and Tate talking about a couple passing the Amy Choi test. Sophia confirms that Tate was telling her about these wonderful people interested in adopting their baby. Amy asks who it is. Sophia informs her that it’s Tate’s cousin Johnny and his wife Chanel, who both come from prominent Salem families. Sophia doesn’t recognize their names from their church. Sophia says they go to a different church and claims they are very active members. Sophia claims that Chanel even runs the women’s bible study, insisting they are very religious and she knows they are the perfect couple to adopt their baby. Amy calls that a relief because she’s not giving her grandchild over to any one who is not.
Marlena encourages Johnny that any baby would be lucky to have he and Chanel as parents. regardless of religion. Johnny isn’t sure that will cut it for Sophia’s mom. Marlena tells him to let her know if there’s anything she can do to help. Johnny asks if Marlena thinks this is a good idea. Marlena knows Tate and Sophia are not ready to be parents while Johnny and Chanel are. Marlena comments on the transition keeping the baby in the family. Johnny admits they haven’t gotten in to specifics. Marlena calls it a lot to think about and wishes him luck with whatever they decide.
Paulina questions Chanel about her and Johnny adopting Tate’s baby. Paulina says what concerns her is keeping an adoption in the family can be difficult. Chanel guesses she’s thinking about Lani. Paulina talks about how hard it was for her to give Lani up to her sister and how it led to a whole lot of problems between them. Chanel assures they plan to be upfront with the baby from the beginning with no secrets. Chanel adds that she’s not sure how involved Sophia will want to be since she is very driven to go off to college and med school. Paulina asks about Johnny and Tate being cousins and how that could be a source of conflict. Chanel doesn’t want to get ahead of themselves. Paulina feels it could be a wonderful arrangement but could also be much more complicated than they realize.
Amy says she wants to meet Chanel and Johnny before any decision is made and suggests doing it today for lunch. Sophia calls that short notice. Amy says not if this really matters to them, so Tate agrees to set it up and thanks Amy as she walks away. Tate questions Sophia making claims about bible study. Sophia admits she got carried away while Tate remarks that this will be an interesting lunch.
Johnny and Marlena join Chanel and Paulina in Chanel’s hospital room. Chanel notes that she just got Paulina all up to speed. Chanel adds that Kayla just discharged her and she feels great. Marlena mentions Johnny telling her about the adoption plans and says they would like to have them, Tate, Sophia, and Brady over for dinner. Johnny adds that Tate said he would speak to Sophia and would be in touch. Johnny then gets a text from Tate about meeting up. Marlena says that sounds like good news.
Maggie asks Holly how things are going with Tate, Sophia, and the pregnancy. Holly responds that Tate is with Sophia now, talking about adoption stuff. Holly says they are all just hoping it works out. Maggie calls it a very stressful situation for her. Maggie is sure it means a lot to Tate that Holly is by his side through all of this. Holly responds that she loves Tate. Maggie questions if Holly has thought about what might happen if the adoption doesn’t work out. Holly says she’s trying not to go there, but if Tate and Sophia end up having to raise the baby together, then the three of them will have to figure it out together.
Doug III tells Julie that he’s sorry the whole necklace situation is so upsetting to her. Julie says he’s not to blame and thanks him for caring and retreiving the book of poetry. Julie asks if he ran in to Holly at the cabin since Maggie said that she and Tate were celebrating Valentine’s together. Doug III confirms that he did run in to Holly, but he got out of there as soon as Tate showed up. Julie calls that wise so he wasn’t a third wheel on Valentine’s Day. Julie says she is off to the grocery store and exits.
Paulina tells Marlena that she felt terrible that Chanel didn’t want to share with her that she was in the hospital. Marlena believes Chanel didn’t want to worry her and adds that Johnny didn’t tell her either. Paulina asks if Marlena knew about the adoption. Marlena says she didn’t until just now but she thinks it’s a wonderful solution for everyone involved. Marlena asks if Paulina disagrees. Paulina just wants them to know what they are getting in to. Marlena thinks they do. Paulina says they will see. Marlena adds that she’s glad Chanel’s procedure went well. Paulina prays there is a happy ending for everyone.
Johnny and Chanel walk through the town square. Johnny asks if she’s sure she’s up to this. Chanel assures that she feels fine and she can’t wait another minute to find out if they are going to be parents. Johnny hopes Paulina didn’t upset her. Chanel says she was fine after she got done panicking. Chanel relates to Sophia, having a mom that loves her so much that sometimes it feels like you can’t breathe. They meet with Sophia and Tate. Sophia says they are really excited they are interested in adopting their baby. Tate adds that Amy wants to meet them if they are free for lunch. Johnny says they live in a house with servants and cooks so it would be no problem. Chanel adds that they are very eager to meet her. Sophia then tells them that there are one or two things they should know beforehand.
Doug III remains in the Horton house and thinks back to confessing his feelings to Holly before Tate interrupted them. Holly then enters the room.
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