Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
In Estonia, Marlena talks to Belle on the phone and says they got a new lead and she can’t go in to much detail but they might be very close to getting her dad back. Belle is glad she has something to go on and asks what she will do in the meantime. Marlena responds that she’s going to take a bath and promises to let her know as soon as she hears any news. Marlena tells Belle that she loves her and hangs up.
Jada goes to the police station and asks Shawn for a file on a case to catch up on. Shawn congratulates Jada on getting reinstated as police commissioner. Jada responds that it feels great to be back. Shawn is sorry for not saying anything sooner and admits he’s been trying to keep his distance because he wasn’t sure how she felt about them working together after what happened. Jada admits it’s a little awkward but decides it shouldn’t be a problem since they were friends before and are friends now. Jada adds that she can’t afford to lose a great detective like him. Shawn states that he doesn’t have a problem if she doesn’t, but then asks what about Rafe. Shawn assumes that she hasn’t told him yet. Jada confirms that she hasn’t and doesn’t intend to.
Rafe sits at home, reading on his tablet about EJ not being likely to be charged despite being accused of numerous felonies. Rafe says they’ll see about that and declares there is no chance in Hell he’s getting away with this.
Jada tells Shawn that Rafe is still recovering from the trauma of EJ and Arnold taking over his life. Shawn says he can’t imagine what they are both going through. Jada says they are rebuilding their life so she feels telling Rafe about them now would be just adding more injury. Shawn says especially now that they know EJ is going to skate on all the charges. Jada says maybe not and reveals that she has one more hail mary idea left. Jada declares that if it works, they could put EJ away for the rest of his life.
EJ sits at home, reading the article about him not being charged and remarks that at least he looks handsome. EJ then grabs his phone and texts Belle that he misses her.
Steve, Andrew, and Paul arrive at the facility and take out all the guards. Paul and Andrew get rid of the final two guards while Steve approaches the main desk and finds a folder that he says looks promising. Steve opens it up and says of course, he should’ve known.
Marlena is shocked by Orpheus appearing in her hotel room!
Andrew and Paul rejoin Steve after stuffing the guards in the closet and taking their guns and keys. Andrew asks if Steve found anything. Steve reveals the folder which shows Orpheus as the mastermind of the whole operation. Andrew asks if Orpheus is here.
Marlena questions how Orpheus got in. Orpheus explains that he stole a waiter’s outfit from room service with a key. Marlena argues that he should be in prison. Orpheus remarks that they haven’t built a prison that can hold him for long. Marlena guesses he escaped again. Orpheus says he can’t waste time rotting in a cell when there’s so many important things to do. Marlena asks if he means creating a nuclear device to sell to the highest bidder. Orpheus says it’s good that she’s up to speed as it will save time. Orpheus declares that it’s time to get her and John out of his way for good.
Jada goes to see Belle, who asks what she can do for her. Jada wants Belle to help her nail EJ once and for all.
EJ checks his phone and complains about Belle not responding to his text. Rafe then emerges from the door to the tunnels.
Shawn joins JJ in the interrogation room and asks about his paper work. JJ tells him that he’s just going over Tate’s statement about Alice’s stolen necklace. Shawn still can’t believe cousin Doug III was the one who stole it and calls it unforgivable. Shawn talks about how Julie was so nice to him. JJ says that’s obviously over now that she knows he betrayed her and kicked him out of the house. Shawn asks if JJ is going to arrest Doug III with Tate’s statement. JJ explains that he’s not sure Julie is going to press charges. Shawn understands it must be hard to have Doug’s grandson arrested and remarks that it would be another crook in Salem getting away. JJ guesses he’s talking about EJ and notes that Gabi is furious about that too after what EJ did to their family. Shawn hopes it’s not over yet because it sounds like Jada has a plan.
Belle tells Jada that she’s not surprised that EJ is her first case back on the job. Jada says she’s not the only one who wants to see EJ pay for his crimes. Belle believes the whole town wants that. Jada asks Belle if she will help her. Belle responds that she can’t because she had to recuse herself from any cases involving EJ. Jada comments on that being because of her personal relationship with him. Belle remarks on Jada knowing all about that. Jada apologizes for Paulina finding out about that and telling Gabi in the first place. Jada blames being frustrated on everything EJ did to her and Rafe. Belle understands and doesn’t blame her, but says she still can’t help her with the case. Jada knows Belle can’t prosecute EJ, but she hoped that Belle could help them get EJ in a different way, by wearing a wire.
Rafe hides in the doorway to the tunnels until EJ leaves the room. Rafe then emerges from the tunnels to plant a bugging device in the room.
Andrew questions Orpheus being behind all of this when he thought he was locked up. Steve responds that he was until he wasn’t. Paul guesses they shouldn’t be surprised and wonders if that’s why John was brought in to this. Steve states that nobody knows how Orpheus works better than John. Paul asks if Orpheus was involved in John disappearing. Steve is not sure he has disappeared and reveals that according to the files, there’s mention of an agent infiltrating the place while dressed as a scientist and bets that it was John. Paul guesses John traced Orpheus to this location and wants to go find John to help put Orpheus back in prison. Steve stops Paul and says they are not all going.
Marlena realizes that John is in Estonia because he was tracking Orpheus. Orpheus says he should’ve expected that from the ISA but adds that he managed to stay on step ahead of John. Marlena asks if he knows where John is. Orpheus confirms that he does and adds that John did manage to infiltrate his top secret facility by posing as a scientist, but he caught on soon enough. Marlena asks what he’s done to her husband and where John is. Orpheus responds that her concern for her husband has always been very touching and mocks their eternal devotion. Orpheus warns Marlena to worry less about John and more about herself as he pulls a gun on her.
Shawn tells JJ to let him know if he needs any help. JJ stops Shawn and says he understands if it’s none of his business and he doesn’t want to discuss it, but he’s been concerned since he told him about he and Jada. Shawn appreciates his concern and acknowledges that he did confide in him. Shawn confirms that he and Jada spoke briefly and reveals that Jada doesn’t plan to tell Rafe which he guesses makes things less messy. JJ asks Shawn if he’s going to be able to live with that secret.
Belle questions Jada wanting her to go undercover to bust EJ. Jada asks her to at least consider it to get him to incriminate himself. Belle asks how she’s even supposed to get close to EJ when she doesn’t have a relationship with him anymore as she ended it. Jada suggests it’s possible that EJ still has feelings for her and asks if he would believe Belle changed her mind about ending it. Belle guesses it’s possible. Jada calls Belle a world class litigator and an expert at getting people to tell on themselves and she knows she believes in justice. Jada argues that EJ stole Rafe’s life, destroyed her wedding, and engineered Ava’s kidnapping. Jada knows Belle doesn’t want to see EJ get away with that, unless she doesn’t want to see EJ go to prison.
Rafe plants the bugging device on a statue in the living room of the DiMera Mansion and looks back at the portrait of Stefano, asking if he’s upset that he’s going after his son. Rafe declares that now all they have to do is sit back and watch EJ incriminate himself. Rafe goes to leave but EJ returns and asks what the hell he is up to.
Paul questions Steve saying he can’t come with him to find his dad. Steve clarifies that he’s not talking about Paul. Andrew argues that he’s an ISA agent. Steve says that’s exactly why he can’t come because this is an unauthorized mission, so if he came along, he could be jeopardizing his future with the agency. Andrew says he’s not worried about that. Steve says he will worry for both of them and he knows Shane doesn’t play favorites. Andrew questions him expecting him to just sit on the sidelines. Steve feels the further away he gets, the better. Andrew argues that it doesn’t help John and that Paul can’t be on board with this. Paul tells Andrew that he loves him for wanting to help but he doesn’t want him to jeopardize his career. Steve adds that just because Andrew isn’t there, doesn’t mean they can’t use his help which Andrew questions. Steve asks Andrew to go back to the hotel to check on Marlena and tell her what’s going on. Andrew complains about being made the messenger when he’s the only reason they know about this place. Steve argues that he’ll be thanking him if the whole operation goes sideways while Paul assures they will be fine. Steve knows John would want it this way too. Paul knows Andrew wants to be by his side, but agrees with Steve and says if they do get in trouble, they will need Andrew to get them out of it. Steve says they all have each other. Andrew worries that they know how dangerous Orpheus is. Steve points out that they don’t even know if he’s here.
Marlena asks if Orpheus broke in to her room to shoot her in cold blood. Orpheus responds that considering the delicate situation, he can’t have her interfering. Marlena questions how delicate it is. Orpheus says that’s hardly her concern. Marlena think she’s entitled to know if she’s going to die for it. Orpheus responds that she got in his way one too many times, complaining that she and John have been thorns in his side for decades while now he finally has the chance to free himself from her interference. Orpheus goes to shoot her but Marlena grabs her travel bag and hits him to knock the gun away.
Shawn tells JJ that he doesn’t love keeping it from Rafe but points out that Jada didn’t even know she would be cheating on Rafe as she thought he was the one who left her first. JJ assures that he’s not judging them. Shawn appreciates his concern but says the whole situation sucks and Jada doesn’t deserve any of this. Shawn talks about Jada being strong and deserving to be happy which is all he wants for her. JJ then asks if Shawn has feelings for Jada.
Belle tells Jada that she does want EJ to go to prison for everything he did. Jada assumes that Belle won’t just stand around and let him get away with hurting the people she loves then. Belle agrees to wear the wire and do whatever it takes to put EJ behind bars.
Rafe tells EJ that he came to see Johnny and asks if he’s around. EJ says no, so Rafe asks when he will be back. EJ says he couldn’t say. Rafe brings up Johnny not speaking to EJ anymore as he knows he found out what EJ did to Sami. EJ calls that none of his business. Rafe talks about how hard it must be for Johnny since he knows how hard EJ fought to keep that from him, but now Johnny knows what kind of monster he is. Rafe decides he’ll just text Johnny to ask when he’s coming home. EJ tells him not to bother since Johnny moved out. Rafe remarks that even if EJ isn’t being prosecuted, it looks like he’s still suffering the consequences since he lost his son and he’s pretty sure he lost Belle all because his fragile ego couldn’t handle losing the district attorney job. Rafe suggests EJ make an appointment with Marlena so he can get all his secrets off his chest.
Paul and Steve agree to split up in search of John and then meet in the middle. Steve instructs Paul to check every room and assures that if John is there, they will find him. Steve reminds Paul to be careful as they head out.
Andrew goes to Marlena’s room. She answers the door and asks if everything is alright. Andrew responds that he hopes so as they found out who is behind all of this. Marlena reveals she did too as she brings Andrew inside to find Clyde tied up and unconscious, shocking Andrew.
Shawn tells JJ that he and Jada are just friends and that she’s in love with Rafe. JJ says he knows but questions the way is he talking about her. Jada then enters the room with Belle and says she hopes they aren’t interrupting. Shawn says not at all and asks what’s going on. Jada reminds him of her having an idea to bring EJ down and reveals that Belle has agreed to wear a wire. Belle says she will try to get a confession out of EJ and assures that her relationship with EJ is over or she wouldn’t be involved. Shawn says he’s glad to hear that while JJ adds she’s doing a good thing. Belle calls it the right thing. Shawn thinks JJ should handle the paper work on this one as he has a few cases to handle. Shawn wishes Belle luck and says she will be great as he then exits the room.
EJ asks Rafe why he would share any information with you. Rafe guesses the guilt of what he’s done isn’t eating him up like it would most people. EJ responds that he has nothing to feel guilty about, nothing to confess, and he has no idea what he’s rambling about so it appears their business is complete. Rafe tells him to have a great day then and exits.
Andrew asks Marlena how this happened. Marlena explains that Orpheus came in, pulled a gun on her, and she subdued him. Marlena asks if they’ve found John. Andrew says not yet, but they are hopeful as Steve and Paul are searching the facility which means he needs to transport Orpheus to the ISA. Marlena declares she’s going to the facility then. Andrew doesn’t think that’s a good idea but Marlena says she has to help. Andrew warns that it’s not safe. Marlena points out that staying here wasn’t safe either. Andrew says he can’t let her go. Marlena responds that he can’t do anything since he has to stay and make sure Orpheus doesn’t escape. Andrew argues that he can arrest her but Marlena says he knows that she needs to go find John, like John would do for her or Andrew would do for Paul. Marlena asks Andrew how to get to the facility.
Steve finds a door that the key card isn’t working on and then hears gunshots from inside.
Shawn returns to Jada in the interrogation room. Jada informs him that JJ finished wiring up Belle, so she is at the DiMera Mansion as they speak and JJ is in a van across the street. Jada hopes Belle can get EJ to talk as this might be their last chance to get something on him.
Belle shows up at the DiMera Mansion and tells EJ that she got his text and she misses him too.
Jada asks Shawn if everything is okay as he seems a little quiet. Shawn knows the timing is weird, but he feels like he needs to tell her that JJ knows about what happened as he figured out and he couldn’t lie to him. Shawn assures that nothing will happen as JJ is his partner and he knows he can trust him. Jada responds that she trusts JJ too, but their little secret is not so secret as Stephanie knows and now JJ knows too. Jada doesn’t want Rafe to find out from anyone else. Shawn insists that no one will tell him but Jada brings up that secrets have a way of getting out in Salem. Jada declares that she needs to tell Rafe, herself. Shawn asks if she’s sure about this. Jada responds that it would kill her if he found out some other way. Shawn tells her that he supports whatever decision she makes. Rafe then enters the room and greets them. Jada says she was just about to call him. Rafe asks if everything is alright. Jada asks Shawn to give them the room, so he exits. Jada then tells Rafe there is something she needs to talk to him about.
Andrew calls in for transportation as he has Orpheus in custody. Andrew then turns around and Orpheus has suddenly disappeared.
Steve breaks in to the room at the facility and shoots a man who has seemingly just shot John. Marlena then comes in behind Steve and is shocked by what she sees.
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