Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Chad and Gabi have dinner at the Bistro. Chad admits he was surprised she wanted to meet considering all they have been through. Gabi says it wasn’t all bad and thought it would be nice. Chad says he knows what she’s trying to do as she wanted to talk business and he’s aware of what Gabi Chic brings to the Spectator but he’s not going to give her a sweetheart deal. Gabi says that isn’t what she wanted to talk about, but about his birthright.
EJ sits in the living room of the DiMera Mansion when he gets a text from Belle, saying she hopes he enjoyed their afternoon delight as much as she did. EJ texts back that he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about it all day. Rita arrives and presents EJ with the memory stick, adding that she takes no responsibility for any damage it may cause. EJ calls it just an insurance policy. Tony DiMera then arrives and enters the room. He greets Rita and tells her that she hasn’t aged a day. Tony says he would ask what brought Rita by, but says it’s obvious that it’s what EJ thought he could hide from him.
Jack, Jennifer, JJ, and Thomas play Monopoly together at the Horton house. JJ jokes with Thomas about their family history while Thomas says he bets Charlotte wishes she was there with them. Jennifer assures that Charlotte is enjoying a spa day with Julie. Jack jokes that they will make sure she knows how much fun she missed on their next family game night. Thomas is disappointed, feeling that won’t be for awhile because Jack and Jennifer have to go back to Boston tonight. Jennifer encourages that they will be back soon because she and Jack decided they want to visit Salem more often. Thomas says that’s great but asks why. Jack says they miss Thomas, Charlotte, JJ, and their family. Thomas asks if he’s sure that’s all. Jennifer asks what other reason there would be. Thomas decides to go get cookies from the kitchen. JJ says he has no complaints about Jack and Jennifer coming back to Salem more often, but he’s also wondering if there’s a reason. Jennifer repeats that they just miss their family. Jack then admits that Jennifer also wants to keep an eye on Cat Green.
Cat walks through the town square, on the phone with her brother Aaron about what they will have for dinner. Cat senses someone behind her and quickly turns around but doesn’t see anybody. Cat tells Aaron that she will pick up burgers from the Bistro and walks away while continuing to keep an eye out.
Chad questions Gabi about his birthright. Gabi argues that the Kiriakis brothers are running his family’s company in to the ground and she thinks he’s the perfect DiMera to take it back. Chad says he has told EJ and Kristen that if they wanted to make a play for it, he would have their back but there’s no way he’s getting his hands dirty. Gabi asks why not. Chad argues that for decades, it’s basically been a corrupt front for illegal activity. Gabi argues that Chad could clean it up and make it respectable to make Stefano proud. Chad feels Stefan would hate that and says to be honest, the company only existed to cover up his family’s lies and schemes.
EJ says he doesn’t know what Tony is talking about when he says he’s hiding something. Rita says she will leave them to it and tells Tony to tell Anna that she says hello. Tony tells Rita that they will need her services in the future. Rita says she serves at the pleasure of the DiMeras and exits. Tony tells EJ that if he’s in any kind of trouble, he can confide in him. EJ responds that he’s not the one in trouble, it’s his son.
Gabi tells Chad that he could rake in profits without laundering money for criminals. Chad questions what’s in it for Gabi. Gabi says she has reached her breaking point and can’t work for Philip and Xander anymore. Chad asks why she can’t just quit and take Gabi Chic. Gabi explains that she signed a contract with DiMera, so she can’t go anywhere for another two years. Gabi says the damage is done and the company is about to implode, so if that happens they will both lose everything. Gabi points out that Chad’s children will lose a lot since if DiMera goes under, that’s their legacy going down the drain too. Gabi knows Chad bought the Spectator to honor Abigail’s legacy, but argues that his passion project isn’t as lucrative as a Fortune 500 company. Gabi feels they want the same thing here and talks about providing a better life for their kids. Gabi states that in order to keep doing that, Chad needs to step up to the plate. Gabi asks him to at least think about it.
EJ presents Tony with the memory stick which Tony questions what is on it. EJ explains that it’s from a camera that was hidden in the room when he was shot. Tony suggests he start from the beginning then.
Chad talks on the phone with Leo about confirming EJ’s plans for the hospital. Chad says he’ll talk to him tomorrow and hangs up. Chad tells Gabi that Leo has turned in to an impressive journalist and just has to break some bad habits. Gabi questions everyone giving Leo a second chance. Gabi asks about Chad limping. Chad tells her that he had a skydiving mishap. Gabi is surprised as she never took him for the skydiving mishap. Chad explains that it was Cat’s idea for their bachelorette auction date. Gabi questions him bidding on Cat after what she did to his family. Chad clarifies that EJ actually made the bid.
Tony questions EJ about someone planting a camera in their home. EJ says he doesn’t remember much from the night he was shot, but he does remember finding the camera. Tony asks who would do such a thing. EJ admits that’s a long list but questions who could get in to plant it undetected. Tony asks what it has to do with Johnny. EJ says everything, so Tony questions what he’s not telling him. EJ wants his word that he won’t tell anyone. EJ then reveals the memory stick revealed that Johnny was there that night and blaming him for everything that went wrong in his life. EJ adds that Johnny had a gun. Tony asks if he’s saying that his own son tried to shoot him. EJ says he’s afraid that he is.
Thomas, Jack, Jennifer, and JJ continue to play Monopoly. Thomas still wants to know the real reason they will be visiting more often and asks if something is wrong or if someone is sick. Jack insists everyone is fine and admits that they didn’t give the real reason. Jack informs him that they want to spend more time with Julie. Jennifer notes that Julie is still having a hard time since Doug’s passing. Thomas admits he sometimes hears her crying. Jennifer talks about having friends and family being good for Julie and now that they are leaving town again, they think she’s going to be sad. Jack says they want to be there for her to take care of Julie, which Thomas says makes sense. JJ and Jack head to the kitchen to get more snacks. JJ comments on Jack covering with Thomas while Jack asks what he was supposed to say about Jennifer not trusting Chad’s new friend. JJ doesn’t get why Jennifer is suddenly on this now when Cat and Chad have been working together for months. Jack says finding out about the date is what set Jennifer off. JJ admits he can’t blame her there but it was for charity and it’s over, so they have no reason to hang out anymore. Jack says that Chad and Cat plan to hang out a lot more. JJ says if that’s the case, he will also be keeping an eye on Cat.
Gabi jokes that at least Chad got an exciting story out of his date while all she got was a boring dinner with Alex. Chad says next time they can trade then since at this stage of his life, boring sounds pretty good. Gabi states that boring and Cat Green don’t go hand in hand. Gabi says she admires Cat because she seems to be working hard to make amends for everything she did wrong. Gabi can’t believe EJ had the nerve to bid on Cat. Chad clarifies that EJ insisted he’s not interested in Cat. Gabi argues that EJ is interested in anyone willing to turn a blind eye to who he is which is Belle at the moment. Gabi adds that Cat should be thanking Chad as she dodged a bullet with EJ.
Cat goes to the park and meets Shane Donovan. Cat questions what he’s doing there. Shane remarks that she’s lucky it was a friendly face sneaking up on her as she could’ve been in serious danger. Shane asks if she’s not going to say hello to her old boss.
Gabi thought Chad and Cat would have gone their separate ways after the fundraiser but now they’re jumping out of an airplane together. Gabi says Chad didn’t have to swoop in and save Cat from EJ, so she questions what’s really going on between them. Chad says it’s nothing and that he’s just gotten to learn a bit more about Cat the last few months and the more he learns about her, the more he likes her.
Shane tells Cat that he didn’t mean to startle her. Cat argues that he was trying to test her. Shane likes to make sure his employees are all on their toes. Cat points out that she was a former employee and wasn’t a field agent, but an analyst. Shane notes that she’s been avoiding his calls. Cat says he wants her back in the agency and she has no interest in that. Shane is afraid she has no choice in the matter.
Tony argues that Johnny wouldn’t do something so despicable or heinous. EJ says that Tony has been gone a long time and a lot has happened between he and Johnny. Tony argues that it doesn’t mean Johnny wanted to kill him. EJ says in Johnny’s mind, he cost he and Chanel the chance to adopt a baby. Tony says that doesn’t justify wanting to shoot him. EJ responds that learning that he raped his mother would.
Gabi questions Chad saying he likes Cat. Chad says it’s not like they are in high school and that they are just friends which he’s getting enough grief for. Gabi asks who would begrudge him making a friend. Chad explains that Jennifer does not want Cat anywhere near him or his kids.
Cat asks if Shane is threatening her, arguing that he can’t force her to come back to the ISA. Shane feels when he explains the stakes, she will feel she can’t walk away. Cat tells Shane that he knows what her time at the ISA cost her as she investigated Clyde’s drug ring for him and thought she was a nobody so there would be no danger, but she got burned, her father was kidnapped, and her mother was brainwashed. Cat talks about what she went through in having surgeries to reconstruct her face. Cat states that her service has ended and she has to take care of her brother and sister, so she can’t afford to end up like John Black.
Tony tells EJ that what he did to Sami was disgraceful and argues that Kate and Roman had no right to tell Johnny like that, but it doesn’t prove that Johnny pulled the trigger. EJ argues that he has him on camera pointing a gun at him and he was telling everyone who would listen that he wanted him dead, so no jury in the world would exonerate him. Tony points out that Johnny would go to prison for a long time. EJ declares that he won’t let that happen and he needs to protect his son at all costs. Tony says he will too.
Shane tells Cat that was a low blow as John was a good friend, who died as a real hero. Cat asks if John would’ve chosen a different path if he knew he’d leave Marlena and his loved ones behind. Shane assures it wouldn’t have changed a thing. Cat admits she never met John but it’s clear he was a great man. Shane says the world is a darker place without him and that’s why the rest of them have to step up in his absence. Cat then asks why Shane needs her back at the agency. Shane calls her one of the best analysts he’s ever worked with. Cat asks why her. Shane reveals that she also has a personal connection to the case.
Gabi tells Chad that Jennifer has a right to be concerned about Cat considering everything that has happened. Chad says he and Cat worked through all of that. Gabi points out that it wasn’t just Chad’s heart that she played with as Jack and Jennifer were hurt too. Chad blames Clyde Weston. Gabi says to Jennifer, Cat Green will always be the person who impersonated her dead daughter.
Thomas wins the game of Monopoly and suggests another round. Jennifer thinks JJ must have better plans than hanging out with his parents. Thomas disagrees since Gabi dumped him. Jennifer questions JJ being with Gabi, reminding him of the horrible things she’s done to Julie and his cousins that she had been with including Will, Eli, and Nick. Jack takes Thomas to get cookies in the kitchen. JJ tells Jennifer that he knew she would react this way which is why he never said anything. Jennifer argues that it’s because he knows she’s right. Jennifer questions JJ being worried about Cat and Chad when Gabi is just as bad. JJ disagrees. Jack intervenes and tells Jennifer that she made her points. Jennifer questions if Jack is okay with this. Jack says sometimes you can’t help who your hearts want to be with. JJ remarks that he and Gabi are through so it’s all moot because she wants nothing to do with him. Jack asks if he’s sure it’s over. JJ responds that it’s kind of hard to come back from accusing someone of attempted murder.
Gabi apologizes to Chad for being put in a weird position. Chad says at least Jennifer never told the kids as they really like Cat. Tony and EJ arrive at the Bistro. Chad hugs Tony and says it’s good to see him, noting that he heard Tony and Anna were coming in for John’s funeral. Tony confirms they want to be there for Carrie. EJ comments on Chad’s interesting choice of a dinner companion. Gabi remarks that it’s nice to see him too. Tony asks if they would mind if he and EJ joined them.
Cat questions Shane about her personal connection to the case. Shane explains that she worked on a similar case for the agency back in the day and she’s perfectly positioned for them in her job as Marlena’s assistant. Shane informs her that the DiMera criminal enterprises has been on their radar forever but they haven’t been able to bring them down. Shane says now that Titan recently took over DiMera, they are weakened and there is blood in the water, so now is the time to go for them. Shane brings up EJ being the new owner of the hospital but the question is how did he come up with the funds for the purchase as he couldn’t raise the money on his own and had to have an infusion of cash from somewhere. Shane questions who his partner is and what they hope to gain. Shane says that is what they need Cat to find out.
Gabi tells Tony that it’s a lovely offer but she was just leaving as she’s lost her appetite. Tony questions what this is all about, then decides maybe he shouldn’t know. Gabi tells Chad that dinner was on her since she asked him to talk business. Gabi then says goodnight. Tony stops Gabi and says he’s been meaning to reach out to her. Tony asks if she’s heard from her ex-husband lately.
Cat tells Shane that something shady going on with EJ is just status quo. Shane says no one buys a failing hospital out of a sense of altruism, but they know EJ is trying to lay patent on a new drug in development though the payoff on that is years away. Shane says Kayla is pretty sure EJ is planning something nefarious, so they need to get out ahead of it. Cat questions if no one else can do this job. Shane says no one as good as her, calling her perfectly poised to be working from the inside and she knows how important the hospital is to her since her sister received life saving surgery as an infant. Cat acknowledges that he always does his homework. Shane asks if they can count on her. Cat reluctantly agrees to keep her ears open and report back to him if she hears anything useful. Cat adds that when this is done, so is she, so he and the agency will leave her alone for good.
Gabi tells Tony that she hasn’t heard from Stefan since he left Salem and asks why he asked. Tony talks about visiting Alemania during their travels and they decided to reach out to see if he wanted to get together, but they never heard back. Chad points out that Stefan had been threatening to cut ties with the family. EJ mentions receiving what he assumes was a get well card from Stefan, but he threw it out when he saw who had signed it, especially since he was hoping to hear from another DiMera. Gabi questions if Johnny hasn’t forgiven him yet. Gabi says goodnight and then exits the Bistro. Tony guesses Stefan must be fine and just didn’t get back to them because he’s busy and there’s no reason to think he’s in any kind of trouble…
Jennifer and Jack prepare to leave. Thomas is sad that they won’t get to say goodbye to Charlotte and Julie. Thomas makes them promise they will be back. Jack and Jennifer say they will miss them as they have a group hug with Thomas and JJ.
Gabi walks through the town square and runs in to JJ. JJ says he just wanted to apologize again as he was wrong to accuse her of shooting EJ and he knows now that she had nothing to do with it. Gabi says that would’ve been nice a few months ago and asks what’s changed. JJ brings up the camera Rafe planted and says he knows Rafe wouldn’t have told Jada about the missing memory stick if there was a chance it would implicate Gabi. Gabi questions new evidence being all that changed and not weeks of her insisting that she’s innocent. JJ knows he messed things up. Gabi agrees that he should’ve had faith in her. Gabi wishes JJ luck and hopes he solves the case soon as she walks away.
Shane informs Cat that she will be working with an ISA task force on this as he will be off the clock for his son’s wedding. Shane thanks Cat for her cooperation. Cat says it’s like he said, she doesn’t really have a choice. Shane wishes Cat the best and walks away.
Chad, EJ, and Tony toast to Stefano at the Bistro. Tony doubts that Stefano is thrilled that his DiMera dynasty is now being controlled by the Kiriakis family. EJ blames Kristen for having him ousted long before that. Tony declares that what they do next is reunite to win back the company. EJ says he’s afraid not. EJ explains that Stefano had been grooming him to take over his empire but it brought him nothing but misery. EJ adds that he recently acquired University Hospital, so he believes the family’s future lies there and his focus is there now along with repairing his relationship with Johnny. Tony tells Chad that leaves them but Chad says he’s happy running the Spectator and has long been out of the family business. Tony argues that it’s not the first time someone suggested Chad get back in. Chad tells Tony that it was nice catching up but he has to get home since Jack and Jennifer are leaving town and that’s always hard on the kids. Tony says this conversation is not over as Chad exits. EJ gets a text from Belle and tells Tony that he can’t stay as something important just came up. Tony questions it being more important than reclaiming Stefano’s legacy as EJ exits.
Chad finds Cat in the town square and asks how Aaron’s graduation was. Cat says it was great and they were just celebrating while now he’s off with his friends. Chad sends his congratulations. Chad asks if they are still on for dinner. Cat assures they are and she’s looking forward to it. Chad says he is too. JJ watches from nearby behind the bushes.
Tony gets a call from Anna and says he broached the subject but it seems neither of them want to make a move. Tony declares that if the family business is to be saved, it seems he has to be the one to do it.
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