Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Theresa sits at Small Bar with Tate, having a mocktail. Tate comments on it looking like a real drink which is triggering considering her and Brady’s history. Theresa apologizes and assures that she is committed to her sobriety, especially now that she’s out of prison and free. Theresa declares that she wants her life back and won’t do anything to jeopardize that. Theresa assumes Tate stays away from alcohol which he confirms. Theresa questions Tate being sober then when he knocked up Sophia.
Marlena is at home, on the phone with Steve and says they can get on the road whenever he’s ready. Belle comes home and questions where Marlena is going. Marlena responds that she’s going to find John.
Chanel finds Paulina in the town square. Paulina says she just wanted to see how she was doing after the lunch from Hell with the DiMeras and Amy Choi. Paulina comments on how terrible she feels about how that went down. Chanel says she has nothing to apologize for. Paulina responds that there is one person who owes her an apology and that’s EJ.
EJ stands in the living room of the DiMera Mansion with a syringe. EJ looks to the portrait of Stefano and says he would never hesitate. EJ declares that Rachel Blake is the only one who can implicate him in Rafe’s kidnapping, so once he makes her forget, this will all be over even if Kristen never forgives him for it. EJ states that he knows what needs to be done, right as Johnny walks in questioning what that would be and what he’s up to this time.
Paulina blames EJ for ruining the lunch with Sophia’s mother. Chanel complains that Amy didn’t get to know any of them since she and Johnny were too busy pretending. Paulina insists they are good people and would be excellent parents. Paulina says she won’t let EJ stop them from adopting the baby and reveals that she has a plan to fix this that’s already in motion.
Tate tells Theresa that he was sober when he got Sophia pregnant. Theresa remarks that it seems strange that he would be so careless. Tate assures that they were responsible and used protection but no birth control is 100% effective. Theresa guesses he had to learn the hard way. Theresa is grateful that he was responsible about sex, but now he’s going to have to be responsible for Sophia and the baby. Tate talks about their plans to find a couple to adopt. Theresa questions if he’s sure that’s the right thing to do.
Marlena explains to Belle that Shane has stopped returning her phone calls and she understands where John is has to be kept confidential. Marlena says she and Steve feel the best way to get answers is to go to DC to confront Shane, so he’ll be forced to tell them about John’s last location. Belle asks what happens next. Marlena declares that she will find John and bring him home. Marlena calls John the love of her life and thinks Belle would do the same for the love of her life.
Johnny tells EJ that he’s sorry to interrupt his little chat with Stefano. EJ says he’s not the only one who still seeks his guidance. Johnny worries that it’s never a good sign and usually it’s when someone is trying to get something terrible off their chest or looking for approval to do something terrible. Johnny asks what exactly EJ is doing. EJ claims it’s damage control and declares that he’s going to make their family’s problems disappear.
Steve goes to the Brady Pub where Roman greets him and says it’s been awhile. Steve says he’s had on a lot on his plate and reveals that he has a flight to catch because he and Marlena are going to DC to see Shane. Roman guesses there’s still no answers about John. Steve explains that Marlena thinks it would be harder for Shane to stonewall her in person. Roman offers to go with them as backup, insisting that Kate can hold down the Pub. Roman knows Shane is following protocol but he needs to be reminded how much John stuck his neck out for the ISA. Steve says he would normally agree but thinks this time they need a softer approach and appeal to his humanity rather than all three of them storming in. Roman agrees that he’s probably right. Steve tells Roman that there is something he can do for him.
Tate asks Theresa not to do this again. Theresa questions if adoption is really the right decision, asking what if the baby grows up with abandonment issues or the parents are monsters. Tate argues that thousands of babies are adopted every year and most end up fine. Theresa says they can never be sure. Tate gets that adoption is a triggering concept for Shane’s side of the family, but says she can’t put that all on him or the people who want to be parents as it’s unfair. Theresa comments on him being level headed unlike she and Brady. Tate reveals that Johnny and Chanel were the ones who wanted to adopt the baby but the DiMeras didn’t make the best impression on Sophia’s mother which is the snag they’ve hit. Theresa thinks it’s a little close to home since Johnny is his cousin. Tate talks about Johnny and Chanel being the only ones close to meeting Amy’s standards but he’s starting to think Amy will make it impossible because she only wants he and Sophia raising the baby. Theresa asks if that’s a non-starter for him. Tate argues that they aren’t even a couple. Theresa points out that she and Brady co-parented just fine. Tate argues that they were adults while he and Sophia are just too young and they want to go to college next year. Theresa says she just wants that for him but there are no straight lines in life. Theresa says she and the family can all step up together. Tate stops her and says he can’t deal with pushback from her in addition to Sophia’s mom. Tate asks Theresa to support their decision.
Belle jokes with Marlena that she’ll let her know when she finds out who the love of her life is. Marlena says she didn’t mean anything by that. Belle apologizes for focusing on herself. Marlena says she worries about her and notes that she has time before her flight to catch up. Belle says it’s stupid but Marlena says she will judge that and asks if it’s her divorce. Belle says it’s about what’s next as she always thought Shawn was the love of her life. Marlena says she’s so sorry. Belle thinks it’s good that they’ve got to this place as they tried for so many years to work things out while now she gets to figure out who she is without Shawn. Belle says if she doesn’t find the epic kind of love that John and Marlena had, that’s okay as not everybody gets that. Belle suggests maybe she doesn’t have a love of her life, so Marlena asks if they are ruling out EJ.
Johnny tells EJ that he’s learned to expect the worst from him, so he asks what problem he’s making disappear. EJ claims it’s the situation with Amy Choi as he hides the syringe in his pocket. EJ says he’s going to convince her that she has the wrong idea about their family. Johnny tells him not to waste his time because there’s no way Amy is going to let them adopt the baby after what happened. EJ blames Gabi and Jada while Johnny argues that it was EJ’s fault because it’s obvious that he hired Arnold to come to town to replace Rafe. EJ insists he had nothing to do with that. Johnny declares that if EJ respects him, he’ll admit it. Johnny says he needs to know how he could get involved with Arnold after what he did to Sami.
Steve asks Roman to keep an eye on Kayla for him since the hospital bankruptcy has been weighing on her and he told her that he’d help with the hospital fundraiser but now he’s leaving town. Roman agrees to do that along with keeping an eye on Black Patch while he’s gone. Steve thanks him and admits Black Patch has seen better days since John is missing and now Rafe is still recovering from his ordeal. Roman complains that he could wring EJ’s neck for pulling that stunt again.
Belle asks Marlena why she would bring up EJ right now. Marlena reminds her that she walked in on them. Belle insists that she and EJ are through and she made that clear to him. Marlena questions if she made that clear with herself.
EJ tells Johnny that he had nothing to do with Arnold coming back to town. Johnny complains that he doesn’t respect him and questions EJ’s hands being clean. EJ repeats that he had nothing to do with bringing Arnold to town and points out that they don’t even know that it was Arnold. EJ tells Johnny that he can throw baseless accusations at him but he will never stop loving him. EJ says Johnny can blame whoever he wants while he will focus on Amy with a do over which Johnny questions. EJ explains that they will wine and dine her with zero interruption from Jada and Gabi this time. EJ says he will be his most charming self and Amy will realize that Johnny and Chanel are the perfect parents for her grandchild. Johnny questions that being EJ’s idea of damage control and tells him thanks, but no thanks.
Chanel questions what Paulina is planning. Paulina asks if she trusts her and says all she did was ask Amy to meet her for a drink which she agreed to. Paulina reveals they are meeting in 15 minutes and there will be no DiMera in sight so they can hash this out mother to mother. Paulina promises to get Amy to see that Johnny and Chanel would be wonderful parents. Chanel questions thinking this will work and thanks her as they hug.
Theresa assures Tate that she will support him, but she wanted to be sure that he’s really thought this through and he clearly has. Tate thanks her and says it means a lot. Theresa says she always has his back as Amy arrives and greets Tate. Tate questions what she’s doing there. Amy responds that she should be asking him that since they are in a bar. Tate introduces Amy to his mother, Theresa. Amy says it’s nice to finally meet her since most of her dealings have been with Tate’s father. Theresa explains that she’s been in California with her sick mother. Amy remarks that it must have been difficult to deal with that while she was in prison.
Roman tells Steve that what gets him is that Jada is a good person and cop that didn’t deserve to be duped like this by EJ. Steve is just grateful that she learned the truth before too much damage was done. Roman worries that it lingers and compares it to Sami being traumatized the last time that Rafe was replaced and they never forgot it. Roman argues that EJ can pretend to be reformed but he’s still the scum of the earth. Steve says now that Rafe is back home, they can all focus on making sure EJ pays for what he did. Steve hopes that Belle will throw the book at him.
Belle asks Marlena if she’s missing something because she thought Marlena couldn’t stand the idea of her and EJ together and that she hated EJ. Marlena assures that she does hate EJ and worries about the blow back from Sami, so Belle questions why she’s pushing her on this. Marlena argues that Belle knew the terrible things EJ had done to her family before getting involved with him again. Belle says she doesn’t justify any of the things that EJ has done but time has a way of making you forget things. Belle adds that when she found out what he did to Ava and saw the hell that he put Jada through, it was a reminder. Belle declares that she and EJ are done and that she has reassured Paulina that she will make sure EJ faces justice for what he has done.
EJ questions what the issue is. Johnny says it’s him. Johnny says he and Chanel are handling this so he’d appreciate if EJ just stayed out of it. EJ then stops Johnny and admits there’s something he hasn’t told him about Arnold Feniger.
Theresa didn’t realize that Amy knew that she was a convicted felon and says she didn’t intend to lie to her but she doesn’t lead with that when she first meets someone. Theresa explains that she fell in with a shady character who convinced her to do terrible things. Amy says she doesn’t need to confess her sins to her as it’s between her and God. Amy insists that she doesn’t wake up intending to judge everyone but she can see why they would think that. Amy says she just has high standards when it comes to who adopts the baby and remarks that Theresa’s past crimes don’t bother her, but EJ’s very much do.
Johnny tells EJ that he’s listening. EJ says he’s been thinking about their conversation after Amy left where Johnny said if he was involved with Arnold, he’d never see him again. Johnny insists that he meant it because Arnold raped his mother. EJ acknowledges they have rarely spoken about his role in that happening all those years ago. EJ says that Arnold sleeping with Sami wasn’t part of the plan and admits he hadn’t thought it through that much. EJ calls hurting Sami like that one of the greatest regrets of his life. Johnny questions if he’s trying to gain sympathy. EJ says he’s not and he just wants him to know that what happened was horrific. EJ remarks that nobody deserves that, especially the mother of his children so he is very sorry and always will be. Johnny appreciates that but says if he’s looking for forgiveness, it’s not his to give. Johnny then exits.
Johnny joins Chanel in the town square and tells her that he ran in to EJ and things got a little intense. Chanel asks what happened. Johnny says they got to talking about the lunch which EJ said wasn’t his fault, but he did apologize for his role in bringing Arnold to town all those years ago and what happened to Sami. Johnny notes that was the first time they really talked about it and the first time he ever really felt like EJ had a conscience and regretted what happened. Johnny declares that none of it really matters because if he had anything to do with Arnold this time, he’d be the biggest hypocrite in the world. Chanel asks if Johnny believes him. Johnny doesn’t know and questions if he would really work with someone who hurt his mother. Johnny adds that EJ made this big deal about wanting to fix things with Amy Choi but he shut it down. Chanel informs him that they already have someone else looking out for them as Paulina said she would make things right with Amy.
Paulina meets Amy at Small Bar and apologizes for keeping her waiting. Amy says she was in the neighborhood. Paulina asks about ordering drinks but Amy wants to get to business as she’s sure she wants to talk about the lunch at the DiMeras. Paulina admits she doesn’t like how they left things and she thinks as two Christian women, they can overcome the crisis and do what’s best for their families. Amy says she couldn’t agree more.
Theresa goes to the Brady Pub to surprise Roman. Roman hugs her and says he was hoping she’d come by today. Theresa questions him knowing she was back in town. Roman informs her that he was on the phone with her mom this morning and she shared the good news. Theresa says she should visit her mother in California as she hasn’t seen either of her parents in so long. Roman tells her that her dad Shane is going to have his hands full with two uninvited guests.
Steve goes to get Marlena. Belle hugs him and says she’s so grateful for what he’s doing for John. Steve promises they will find him. Steve figured they can strategize at the airport about how to get through to Shane. Belle asks if Brady knows what’s going on. Marlena confirms that he does and that he’s with Rachel, but he said to find his dad and bring him home. Steve takes their bags to the car. Marlena guesses this is goodbye. Belle tells her to give Shane hell and come back soon as they hug. Marlena tells Belle that she only gave her all that pressure because she loves her so much and wants her to be happy. Belle assures that she is moving on. Marlena notes that she can’t move on without being completely honest about what’s in her head and heart. Marlena says what’s in her heart usually wins for better or worse. Marlena then exits.
EJ remains in the living room and pulls out the syringe again. EJ looks to the portrait of Stefano and then decides to put the syringe back in the safe. EJ pours a drink and thinks back to being with Belle on Valentine’s Day.
Theresa tells Roman that she hopes Marlena can get what she needs out of Shane for Tate’s sake. Theresa offers to call Shane. Roman says that Steve thinks they need a delicate touch. Johnny arrives, so Roman calls it a family reunion. Johnny asks if there’s something on Theresa’s mind. Theresa says she just has to run and tells Roman she will see him again soon as they hug. Theresa promises to call her mom as she quickly exits the Pub.
Paulina tells Amy that both want the same thing in the baby being raised by loving parents. Amy says she has no doubt about Chanel and Johnny, but she can’t consider letting them adopt the baby if it means EJ DiMera is part of the baby’s life. Paulina declares that she’ll make sure EJ is completely out of the equation.
Belle sits at home, reading Leo’s article on the DiMeras in the Spectator. Belle remarks that the heart usually wins for better or worse and thinks back to ending things with EJ. Belle declares that it’s time to think with her head instead because she ended things with EJ for a reason, so she has to stay strong and cannot go back on that now. EJ then shows up at her door.
Roman asks Johnny what he can do for him. Johnny says he and Chanel were hoping to get burgers to go. Roman says sure as long as EJ doesn’t get any. Roman states that he reserves the right to refuse service to anybody and he draws the line at EJ after what he did to Rafe and Jada. Johnny says what happened to them was terrible but he talked to EJ, who said bringing Arnold to town the first time still haunts him to this day and that he never wanted Sami hurt like that. Roman calls that total BS and declares that it didn’t stop EJ from doing the same exact thing that Arnold did. Johnny questions what he is talking about.
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