Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Jack brings flowers to Abigail’s grave. Jack says he knows Abigail can hear him and that she’s up there. Jack asks Abigail to show John around and make him feel welcome. Jack cries that they still miss her very much down here.
Julie finds Jennifer in the living room at home and says she thought she was going to John’s wake at the Pub. Jennifer responds that they were going to, but she, Jack, and JJ decided to stay behind at the cemetery to spend time with Abigail. Jennifer cries that she really tried this time but she couldn’t do it. Jennifer tells Julie that she’s sorry that she lost Doug and she’s sorry for everything Marlena is going through. Julie says that’s why it’s so important for them to be together now as they hug.
Bo and Hope stand together in the town square. Bo comments on how much things in Salem have changed since he was here. Hope points out the plaque of Tom and Alice and says they are still watching over all of them. Hope thinks they definitely played a part in getting them back together with an assist from John. They talk about John watching over them all now. Hope wants to head to the house to spend time with Julie and Jennifer. Hope invites Bo to come with her and get some rest but Bo says he promised Roman and Kayla that he would rejoin them at the Pub. Hope asks if he’s sure since it’s been a long day and reminds him that if the doctors had it their way, he’d still be at the hospital. Bo responds that they were not going to keep him from John’s funeral. Bo calls it hard to believe that John won’t be around and says he’s not ready to say goodbye. Hope tells him that he doesn’t have to as John will always be with them as they hug.
Roman, Steve, Kayla, Shane, and Marlena gather at the Brady Pub for John’s wake. Steve proposes a toast to John. Bo arrives to join them. Steve offers to make the toast to which Marlena says she wouldn’t have it any other way. As he finishes, Marlena flashes back to John making a toast along with her, Bo, and Hope.
Jennifer talks to Julie about thinking she had it all pulled together. Jennifer knows what Marlena is going through has to be bringing up emotions for Julie. Julie says she just has to remember how strong Doug was. Julie adds that Doug taught her to appreciate what she does have, like a loving family which begins with Jennifer as they hug.
Roman tells Bo how surreal it is to have him home. Bo responds that if it wasn’t for John, he wouldn’t be here as he gave his life for him. Marlena states that if things were reversed, she knows Bo would’ve done the same. Marlena says she couldn’t be more grateful for all of their friendships and the adventures she and John had with them. Kayla calls it a lot of great memories. Marlena then makes another toast to all of them. Bo asks if there’s ever been a group who has had more adventures than this one. Bo recalls first meeting John in Miami which Shane calls one dangerous mission. Steve says after that is when The Pawn showed up in Salem and that’s when he learned John would always be one step ahead of him as he flashes back to that time. Kayla talks about Marlena helping John remember pieces of his life. Marlena says that’s when they began to grow close and fall in love. Marlena adds that trying to figure out who John really was began their next great adventure.
Julie wishes Jennifer didn’t have to go back to Boston with Jack so soon since Thomas and Charlotte love having her here. Jennifer says it’s wonderful with them and talks about them making her feel closer to Abigail. Julie says Abigail lives on through them and she sees it every day. Jennifer adds that it’s been wonderful being there with her, JJ, and the whole family of familiar faces. Jennifer wishes she was here under happier circumstances. They talk about still having something to celebrate in Bo’s miraculous return. They laugh about Bo checking himself out of the hospital as Julie calls Bo the most stubborn person. Hope then arrives and hugs them as Julie declares her girls are home again.
Marlena recalls learning of John having plastic surgery and once thinking he could’ve been Stefano. Marlena agrees that he was always one step ahead. Bo remembers Stefano taking Marlena hostage and flashes back to when they had to rescue her. Bo talks about Shane being a busy man in those days as Shane flashes back to Andrew’s birth. Shane calls that one of the happiest days of his life and says soon they will be celebrating another one when Andrew marries Paul. Marlena says she can’t wait. Shane, Marlena, and Bo flash back to realizing John wasn’t Stefano. Roman goes to step away to call Kate but Marlena stops to tell him she’s sorry if these memories are too painful for him. Roman says it’s not that as John was his friend too but the memories remind him how much Stefano took from his life. Marlena wants Roman to stay, pointing out that John was just as big of a part of his life. Marlena is reminded that Roman did grow to love John as they hug.
Jennifer asks Hope where Bo is. Hope explains that he’s with Roman and Kayla, so she wanted to come see them. Jennifer goes to the kitchen to get ice cream as Hope sits with Julie. They talk about the terrible loss Jennifer has experienced and now losing John. Hope admits she feels guilty, celebrating having Bo back when they’ve lost John. Julie tells her not to feel guilty for a minute as they are thrilled about Hope and Bo being back together. Julie declares that having Hope here cheers her up more than anything in the world. Jennifer comes back and agrees.
Steve says that at least once a year, he and John would sit in the Black Patch office, open a bottle and recite the names of their enemies one by one and then drown them with a shot. Steve wants each of them to name their greatest adversary and do the same. Roman starts off by naming Stefano DiMera. Marlena says she’ll go with the freshest one in her mind which Kayla goes along with as they name Orpheus. Shane acknowledges that what Orpheus did to Marlena was beyond cruel. Roman recalls how that it all started when he accidentally shot Orpheus’ wife, Rebecca. Marlena and Kayla talk about how Orpheus never stopped looking for revenge. Marlena wishes she and John could get back the time they lost. Roman and Bo say they have all had so much time taken. Bo credits John for them all still being there.
Julie wishes Doug was there to see Hope and Bo together again. Hope points out how Doug wasn’t so thrilled about Bo at first. They acknowledge that Bo was originally the bad boy but he won them over in the end. Julie recalls when she brought Hope and Bo together again when they were apart as she went all the way to Paris to tell Bo that he and Hope could not run away from each other. Hope says whatever Julie said then did the trick because what followed was pure magic. Hope talks about how they made great memories. Julie encourages that their great love is how they survived everything and kept going. Julie thanks God for them being back together now and calls it a blessing for all of them.
Marlena says they’ve all had their ups and downs, but true friendships survive all of that. Shane agrees that the most important true family is the one you choose. Shane declares that they will always have each others’ backs. Marlena talks about how many times John had her back and saved her life. Marlena adds that on more than one occasion, she put his life in danger. Marlena says there were times that she made John’s life a living Hell, but in the end, he always saved her.
Jennifer recalls the Cruise of Deception. Julie points out that Hope and Bo were reunited again then while Jennifer and Jack escaped the sinking ship. Jennifer states that it was on that island that she realized she had found her soulmate in Jack. Jack then arrives. Jennifer hugs him and says she’s so happy to see him. Jack hugs Julie and Hope. Jennifer notes that he looks tired. Jack says he doesn’t feel tired but Jennifer suggests he go upstairs and get some rest while she will be up soon. Jack says goodnight and heads upstairs. Jennifer hugs Hope and Julie, saying this night with them has been medicine for her soul and she loves them.
Roman decides he will go check in on Kate and Philip, telling Bo not to leave without saying goodbye. Steve brings up when they said goodbye to Bo and Hope as they went sailing around the world. Bo reveals they’ve been talking about doing that again. Kayla wants them to wait because she’s not ready to say goodbye to Bo again. Shane gets a call from Theresa and steps away to answer it. Kayla states that since Steve is retiring, maybe they will do some traveling of their own. Steve says he wouldn’t mind that but feels Kayla doesn’t have the traveling bug like Bo and Hope. Steve and Kayla apologize to Marlena for talking about saying goodbyes, feeling it was insensitive. Marlena tells them not to worry and acknowledges that John is no longer with them but he will always be in her heart, so she will never say goodbye to him.
Jennifer and Hope talk about the necklace being stolen by Doug III. Hope wishes they could get it back for Julie. Jennifer talks about having some connections and making inquiries about it. Hope is happy that she’s on the case. Jennifer calls it a long shot and admits it’s been nice to have a mission but no luck so far. Hope suggests using her experience and says they can work on it together. Julie comes back from the kitchen as Jennifer says goodnight to them and heads upstairs. Hope sits with Julie and says she can’t believe in a little while, Bo Brady is going to walk through the door.
Bo questions Steve retiring. Steve responds that it feels like the right time to close up Black Patch because it just wouldn’t be the same without John and he doesn’t want to do it alone. Bo suggests maybe he doesn’t have to. Steve asks if Bo is pitching himself as a partner, reminding him that he’s barely out of a coma. Bo asks what if he’s pitching two partners in he and Hope. Steve asks if he’s talked to Hope about this. Bo says she’s been on the shelf for quite some time so he feels she would be game. Steve agrees and says he appreciates the offer. Bo says he doesn’t have to make a decision right now, but recalls that they made a pretty good team.
Julie can’t imagine how overwhelming this all must have been for Hope. Hope calls it overwhelming in the best positive way as she mourned Bo for so long, so having him back is like starting all over again. Julie encourages building on their foundation of great love. Julie wants Hope to remember how lucky she is to have Bo back as she would give anything to have Doug back. Hope thanks Julie for making her dad so happy and for loving them, even when she didn’t make it easy. Julie calls Hope her gift from God and she’s praying for Hope and Bo on the wonderful long road ahead of them.
Shane hugs Marlena and tells her if she needs anything, day or night. Shane tells Bo, Kayla, Steve, and Roman that it’s been good to see them all as he then exits the Pub. Bo says he better hit the road too since he promised Hope that he wouldn’t overdo it. Bo encourages Roman on the great job he’s doing with the Pub. Kayla hugs Bo and says she loves him. Bo says goodbye to Steve and hugs Marlena as he then exits the Pub. Steve tells Marlena they love her and are always here for her as he hugs her. Kayla hugs Marlena and says she loves her. Marlena thanks them as they exit. Roman tells Marlena that he’s sorry about earlier if he made her feel awkward or anything. Marlena thanks him and says not a day goes by that she doesn’t blame herself for breaking his heart. Roman says fortunately, broken hearts heal and he stopped being bitter, found happiness with Kate, and became good friends with John. Roman calls John a great man who loved Marlena. Roman offers to take her home but Marlena thinks she needs a little time alone. They hug as Marlena then exits the Pub. Marlena stops and has another flashback to John with tears in her eyes.
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