Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Cat joins Kayla in the town square which is decorated with balloons and various booths for the hospital fundraiser. They talk about how they can’t believe it’s finally here. Kayla has a good feeling that they will raise a lot of money and tells Cat that she and Chad did a wonderful job.
JJ goes to the Horton House where Chad invites JJ to come with him and the kids to the hospital fundraiser. JJ responds that he wasn’t planning on going because he’s not really in the mood. Chad asks what happened. JJ informs him that he thinks he ruined things with Gabi.
Gabi joins Leo and Javi in the living room of the Hernandez house as they are looking through the bachelors for the bachelor auction at the hospital fundraiser. Javi remarks that Alex is definitely a top contender.
Stephanie brings Alex coffee in bed and asks what he was thinking about before she walked in. Alex tries to claim nothing but admits he was thinking about everything that happened yesterday when they covered for Sarah by not telling Xander that she was in on Philip’s secret and wondering if she deserved it. Stephanie thinks it was just as much for Xander since he obviously felt terribly betrayed by Philip. Stephanie tells Alex to imagine how Xander would feel knowing his own wife betrayed him too.
Sarah has a nightmare about Philip telling Xander that she knew he forged the letter. Xander then wakes Sarah up, reminding her about the hospital fundraiser.
Alex agrees with Stephanie that if Xander found out Sarah knew, his head would’ve exploded. Stephanie didn’t agree with Sarah that keeping the secret from Xander was a good idea, but she understands her reasons. They agree that it would be a bad time for Xander to find out. Alex notes they are in the middle of their DiMera takeover. Alex says that Sarah put Stephanie in a very tough spot and she did what she felt was right in the moment. Stephanie concludes that they both feel terrible about it but suggests they put their guilt aside for the hospital fundraiser. Alex stops her and says maybe it would be better if he didn’t go. Stephanie argues that he has to go, reminding him that he volunteered for the bachelor auction. Alex points out that being weird since he’s not single. Stephanie says they can’t make that clear at the fundraiser or nobody will bid on him but as long as it’s clear to him as they kiss.
Javi recognizes Alex from being on Body and Soul. Leo guesses he’s using his hotness for good these days but brings up when Alex tried to kill him over what he did to Sonny. Javi asks if there’s anyone else he should know about that has a death wish against him. Leo clarifies that Alex doesn’t anymore and jokes that Alex threatening to kill him was actually pretty hot. Leo states that he thinks men defending their love is hot and brings up Javi defending him to Sami. Gabi intervenes to point out that Alex isn’t gay or single as he’s dating Stephanie. Leo responds that what happens at the fundraiser stays at the fundraiser. Gabi hopes not while Javi encourages Gabi to select who she would bid on. Gabi doesn’t want to play but Javi says it’s just for fun and they won’t tell JJ. Gabi angrily responds that she doesn’t give a damn about JJ.
Chad asks JJ why he thinks he ruined things with Gabi and what happened. JJ thinks back to Gabi getting mad at him for thinking she shot EJ. JJ then tells Chad that they just had a big fight. Chad hopes they can work things out. JJ says he tried calling her but she doesn’t want to talk to him and is really mad. Chad encourages JJ to just give her some space and suggests taking his mind off things with the hospital fundraiser. Thomas and Charlotte come in to ask if it’s time to go to the fundraiser yet. Chad says almost and whispers to the kids so that Thomas urges JJ to come with them. Chad decides it looks like JJ is coming with them then.
Chad and JJ go to the town square with Thomas and Charlotte for the hospital fundraiser, joining Kayla and Cat. Chad and Cat joke about the work they did in putting it together. Chad thanks Cat for finishing the last minute things. Cat says decorating was the fun part, so she enjoyed it. Cat asks Thomas and Charlotte what they think. Thomas remembers Cat from Thanksgiving while Charlotte says she likes her name. Cat decides to take Thomas and Charlotte to the face painting booth while Chad says he’ll be over there in a minute. Chad talks to Kayla about being proud of his kids and how they’ve been patient with him lately. Chad mention being so thankful that EJ woke up. Kayla encourages that EJ is doing great and having no complications. Kayla asks JJ if there’s any leads on who shot EJ. JJ responds that they are trying to track down Ava Vitali. Kayla hopes it’s not her for Tripp’s sake but questions if Ava is on the run since Roman said she left town. JJ confirms that Ava left town the night of the shooting.
Javi questions Gabi saying that JJ thinks she shot EJ. Gabi calls it ridiculous which Leo argues against and points out that Kristen has been cleared. Javi knows they have beef but questions if Leo really thinks Gabi would do that. Leo says he was just playing devil’s advocate and to forget he said anything. Javi invites Gabi to come to the hospital fundraiser with them to take her mind off of things. Leo points out that if Gabi is trying to stick it to JJ for accusing her, she could bid on one of the bachelors, herself.
Alex and Stephanie talk about how Alex is supposed to act like he’s single for the bachelor auction. Stephanie says she’s willing to sacrifice for a good cause. Alex points out that the whole idea is that he goes on a date with the winning lady. Stephanie remarks that it could also be a guy as they are not limiting it to gender. Alex jokingly asks if Stephanie is giving him a hall pass to sleep with another lady and says he’s just checking the boundaries. Stephanie assures that she’s not and that his date will be totally innocent and not romantic because Alex will reveal to his date that he is in a wonderful relationship with an amazing woman who is perfect for him. Alex assures that she is the only one for him as they kiss.
Sarah and Xander go to the hospital fundraiser. Sarah comments on them going all out and says she wishes they brought Victoria. Xander thinks it’s good that they let her nap. Sarah knows Xander is thinking about what Philip did to him and asks if they can forget about Philip for just one day. Xander calls that easier said than done as he points out Philip arriving to the fundraiser.
Cat finishes face painting for Thomas and Charlotte as Chad watches on. Thomas asks if Cat has done face painting before. Cat recalls painting her sister’s face as a rainbow tiger. Charlotte asks if Cat has kids. Cat says she doesn’t but someday she hopes to. Cat looks to Chad and asks what he thinks of the kids’ facepaint. Chad praises it as the kids thank Cat. Thomas then tells Chad it’s his turn and suggests he get a rainbow tiger.
Javi, Leo, and Gabi go to the Brady Pub for the bachelor and bachelorette auction. Javi and Leo sign up which surprises Gabi as she thought they were kidding. Leo says it’s for a good cause while Javi says there’s nothing wrong with a dinner. Leo jokes about Alex. Gabi decides she’s just going to watch. Javi asks if she doesn’t want to save the hospital. Javi then questions if it’s about JJ and points out that JJ wasn’t loyal to Gabi when he was treating her like a criminal. Gabi then agrees to sign up.
Stephanie and Alex go to the hospital fundraiser, joining Kayla and JJ. They talk about the good turnout and then they see Philip confronting Xander, who questions him showing his face here. Philip explains that he spent the night at the Salem Inn and came out for coffee. Sarah tries to pull Xander away. Xander suggests Philip leave town and says he’s not his brother anymore so he has no reason to stay. Philip knows Xander has every right to be angry but he’s not his only family in Salem. Xander remarks that they’d be better off without his lying, cheating ass hanging around. JJ comes over to ask if everything is okay. Xander responds that he’d like Philip arrested for fraud. JJ questions what kind of fraud. Xander calls it personal fraud. JJ wants a definition. Xander makes up a story about Philip spewing nonsense about Titan. JJ asks for further details. Xander insists on it being personal fraud. JJ remarks that lying isn’t a crime, so it sounds like a civil matter and suggests he talk to a lawyer. Xander says he’ll have his in-house counsel look in to it but suggests JJ stick around because he’s seriously considering killing his brother. Sarah argues that Xander has a dry sense of humor and doesn’t really mean that. JJ hopes not since he’s already working on one attempted murder case. Sarah calls it brotherly bickering and nothing to worry about.
Kayla goes to the Brady Pub to begin the bachelor and bachelorette auction. Kayla explaisn that every dollar raised will go straight to the hospital. Kayla starts the auction by calling Alex Kiriakis as the first bachelor. Kayla starts the bidding at $500 which Leo bids. Stephanie bids $600. Javi then bids $700. Stephanie then ups it to $1000. Stephanie is about to win when JJ walks in to the Pub, so Gabi then bids $10,000 to win the date with Alex, shocking Stephanie and Alex.
Cat finishes painting Chad’s face as a rainbow tiger. Chad agrees with the kids that it’s pretty sick but questions who will want to bid on a rainbow tiger at the bachelor auction.
Kayla asks if there’s any more bids. Gabi stares at JJ and ups her own bid to $15,000 to officially win the date with Alex.
Philip guesses he owes Xander a thank you. Xander says he didn’t make up the story for him but explains that Wei Shin worried that the DiMeras could nullify the takeover if they found out about Philip’s deception. Xander remarks that beating Philip to a pulp is still fair game but Sarah stops him and says that won’t solve anything. Sarah then tells Xander that she’s starving and asks him to go get them hot dogs. Xander questions her wanting hot dogs right now. Sarah insists so Xander agrees to go. Xander wonders if there’s a pinata around and remarks that maybe he can find a baseball bat.
JJ joins Leo and Javi as Leo comments on Gabi winning a hot date with Alex. Javi remarks that Alex didn’t accuse her of shooting EJ. JJ points out that Gabi just spent an insane amount of money just to make him jealous. Leo mocks that idea and says Gabi was just getting what she wants, which isn’t JJ. Kayla thanks Gabi and says they weren’t expecting to raise so much in one round. Gabi hopes she set the bar for the rest of the auction. Kayla walks away and then Stephanie and Alex approach. Stephanie congratulates Gabi and jokes that Alex is worth way more than that as he’s priceless. Gabi says she has to agree. Gabi asks Alex where they should go for their $15,000 date.
Charlotte asks Chad what a bid is. Cat explains that people will be bidding on Chad to take him somewhere fun. Charlotte gets mad and tells Chad that he can’t go because what if they don’t bring him back.
Alex tells Gabi that they can go where ever she wants since it’s what she paid for. Gabi says she will come up with some ideas. Stephanie thanks Gabi and says her donation will go a long way towards saving the hospital. Stephanie remarks that there are some things money can’t buy as she walks with Alex. Leo and Javi talk about not winning the auction but being enough for each other.
Chad assures Charlotte that he will be coming back and will only be gone for a little while. Cat adds that no one will ever take away her dad. Chad tells the kids that they are the most important things in the world to him. Chad encourages that when he goes out, they’ll get to spend time with Julie and he will call them like he always does as he hugs Charlotte. Stephanie walks up and asks if everything is okay. Chad says they were just clearing up confusion about the terms of the auction. Stephanie assures Charlotte that Kayla will make sure everybody gets brought back. Stephanie decides to take Charlotte to check out the games. Thomas asks Chad if he can go show JJ his facepaint. Chad asks where JJ is. Thomas says he saw him go in to the auction. Chad tells him to come back after as Thomas then heads to the Pub.
Gabi thanks Kayla again for putting on the auction and says she can’t wait for her date with Alex. Gabi remarks in front of JJ that it will be nice to spend the evening with someone who doesn’t think she’s guilty of attempted murder. Kayla guesses that JJ inspired Gabi’s generosity. JJ stops Gabi and tells her that her bid was impressive as he wishes he had that kind of money to donate to the hospital. JJ then tells Gabi to enjoy her date as she walks out of the Pub.
Chad washes off his face paint. Cat apologizes about worrying Charlotte. Chad says it’s all good. Cat notes that he was really good in reassuring her. Chad talks about how Charlotte gets triggered after losing Abigail and it will make her think she’s losing him. Chad then gets a text from Kayla that the auction already raised $15,000 which Cat calls amazing. They agree that this fundraiser will really help the hospital. Cat says they really pulled it off.
Sarah tells Philip that she wanted to say sorry about what went down with Xander. Philip says it’s not her fault as he created this mess. Sarah says she still wanted to say sorry and thank him for not telling Xander that she knew about his secret. Sarah worries that if Xander found out now, it would be the end of their marriage. Philip says it’s obvious that Xander won’t be forgiving him any time soon, but he has no interest in unleashing his wrath on anyone else. Philip promises not to say anything. Sarah thanks him as Xander watches from nearby.
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