Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Sarah is at the hospital when she gets a call from Xander. Sarah agrees to let him visit Victoria tomorrow. Sarah says she told him that she has a shift and she can check with Maggie but Xander hangs up on her.
At the Kiriakis Mansion, Maggie shows Holly pictures from her graduation. Maggie praises Holly being Salutorian and the speech she gave, noting that her father would be so proud of her. Holly informs Maggie that she got in to the University in Paris where she was wait listed. Maggie says that’s wonderful but questions if she’s actually considering going to school in Europe. Holly asks if she thinks it’s a bad idea. Maggie says no, but questions why she changed her mind and decided not to go to Salem U. Holly admits that it has to do with her mom as she’s worried about Nicole and Eric.
Leo is at home, on the phone trying to find information on Julie’s stolen necklace for Doug III. Leo thanks them for trying and hangs up as Javi joins him and comments on having no luck with the necklace. Javi shows off his new fireman outfit to Leo.
Steve goes to see Julie at the Horton house. Julie calls it a surprise and asks what brings him by. Steve reveals that he has some news about her necklace. Julie didn’t know he was involved. Steve explains that Jennifer wanted his help and her lead went cold while he has a way of digging deeper. Julie asks if he found out anything. Steve informs her that they finally have a lead on the buyer.
Doug III meets a man in the park, who warns him that he will be very unhappy if he doesn’t have something for him. Doug III responds that he’s sorry but he doesn’t have his money and he needs a little bit more time. He tells Doug III that he doesn’t believe his promises anymore and yells no more excuses. He warns that Doug III is out of time while he’s out of patience.
Tate calls Sophia and leaves a message, assuming that she’s sleeping and said he looked up the adoption lawyer and she should work out. Tate adds that he feels better knowing they have an appointment in place before the baby comes.
Sophia packs up her bloody clothes in a trash bag, revealing she gave birth in her bedroom to a baby boy, who begins to cry. Sophia holds her baby and promises everything is going to be okay.
Leo tells Javi that he’s fantasized about him in uniform but seeing it in person is even sexier as he kisses him. Javi tells him that he has to work. Leo didn’t realize he was working tonight and hopes late shifts won’t be regular for him. Javi says he can’t dictate his schedule but jokes that Leo is always up late anyway. Javi says if Leo isn’t up when he gets home, he will wake him.
Julie tells Steve that she’s grateful that he, Bo, and Hope are on the case but she understood the broker refused to reveal the name of the buyer. Steve says that was the case but he worked a little private investigator magic. Julie worries that it sounds illegal. Steve informs her that the necklace was purchased via wire transfer and now he has Austin, who used to be a financial accountant, tracking it backwards. Steve explains how Austin will trace the wire back to it’s bank and then they will have a clearer picture of who the person is. Julie says it sounds so encouraging. Steve promises that they will find out who has her necklace.
Doug III apologizes for getting behind on payments but points out that he did give him some money in good faith. The man argues that it barely made a dent and brings up all the payments he’s missed. He tells him there is zero tolerance, so he needs to pay up in full. Doug III asks what if he can’t.
Maggie tells Holly that whatever is going on with Nicole and Eric is for them to work out while she needs to find a good school for her to go to, not what her mom or anyone else wants. Holly says that’s not the only reason that she’s considering Europe, admitting it sounds exciting and Paris is an amazing city. Holly says if something is going on with Nicole and Eric, she would feel better being closer to Nicole. Maggie acknowledges her big heart but says the only people who can work out a problem in a relationship are the two people in the relationship. Sarah then walks in and remarks that maybe even then it’s not worth it.
Sophia holds her baby and says she’s sorry that she doesn’t have parents lined up for him yet and her parents will be home soon from the movies. Sophia worries that her mom will force her to keep him and when Tate sees him, he’ll never want to give him up. Sophia holds the baby as he cries and cries that she’s here but she can’t let anyone see him or else she’ll never get her life back.
Javi goes to the hospital and talks with Kayla about a patient they took care of. Javi mentions that it’s his second time here tonight and he just started his shift. Kayla jokes that’s Salem and tells him to have a good night as Javi walks away.
Julie is curious how much someone would pay for Alice’s necklace. Steve says the money wasn’t on there but they will find out. Julie talks about it not being about the money and how it was always the sentimental value for her. Julie says she always meant to get it appraised and insured but Doug III had already stolen it. Steve understands how she feels but says Doug III is a young man and he knows what it’s like to be his age and make poor decisions. Steve hopes that Doug III has learned his lesson. Julie responds that she’s made plenty of mistakes and bad choices, bringing up how she shoplifted as a teenager and got arrested but says this is different. Julie remarks that he doesn’t deserve the name he has and he disrespected his own family’s legacy. Julie declares that if he could betray her and his own family that easily, she has no doubt that he’s ready to do it again.
The man tells Doug III to imagine what will happen if he doesn’t pay up. Doug III says he’s trying but the man won’t hear it. He brings up the cute rich girl that Doug III has been hanging out with and how her family is loaded. Doug III tells him to leave Holly out of this. He threatens to pay Holly a visit if he doesn’t pay up and he will visit all of Doug III’s family and friends in Salem.
Sarah apologizes for saying what she said and sounding cynical, saying she’s no expert on relationships and asks what they were talking about. Maggie says she was just about to ask Holly about her summer plans. Holly says she’s volunteering at the women’s shelter, having a stack of books to read, and mentions a senior trip with Arianna. Holly adds that she feels bad talking about taking trips while Sarah is going through an awful time. Sarah tells her not to feel bad and assures that she wants her to have a good time and she’ll be fine. Holly says she’s going to meet a friend and says goodbye to them as she exits the room. Holly then pulls out her phone and texts Doug III, asking if he’s ready for their next tutoring session.
Doug III remains in the park as he gets Holly’s text. He texts her back saying that he decided not to get his GED and thanks her for offering to help.
Holly gets Doug III’s text which leaves her confused.
Steve walks through the town square and gets a call from Austin. Steve informs him that he was just telling Julie about how he’s helping recover Alice’s necklace. Austin reveals the information he found. Steve thanks him and tells him good work as he hangs up. Steve then calls Bo and says he’s not going to believe this.
Tate gets a text from Holly, asking what he’s up to. Tate responds nothing at all. Holly asks if she can come over, to which Tate excitedly responds “DEFINITELY”
Sophia puts on a black hoodie as she notes her baby being asleep. Sophia hopes no one recognizes her or sees the baby as she picks him up. Sophia cries that she’s so sorry to have to do this to him, but she doesn’t have another choice. Sophia then sneaks out of her room with the baby and her trash bag of dirty clothes.
Steve goes to the hospital and informs Kayla that they found the owner of the necklace. Kayla calls it amazing. Steve says he can’t take full credit as Bo, Hope, Jennifer, and Austin had just as much to do with it. Kayla says cheers to teamwork and guesses that Steve and his new partners will be busy. Steve is just glad he could help Julie. Kayla talks about it being extremely painful for Julie when she learned that Doug’s grandson stole the necklace. Steve hopes that Doug III learned a valuable lesson in not messing with Julie.
Doug III walks through the town square and gets a call from Leo, who tells him that he’s had no luck in tracking down the necklace. Leo declares that finding the necklace is just beyond his skillset. Leo says he wishes he could’ve helped him. Doug III appreciates him trying and adds that the necklace is the least of his concerns right now. Leo tries encouraging him and tells him that things can only get better as they hang up.
Sarah tells Maggie that Justin thinks she and Xander might need to share custody, but they don’t think they can handle it. Maggie encourages that they can handle it for Victoria’s sake. Sarah agrees that she will tolerate being in constant contact with a man that she despises. Sarah adds that just being on the phone and hearing Xander’s voice was so hard because she feels that pull he has. Sarah knows she has to be sick of hearing her be conflicted. Maggie is glad that she opens up to her about this and how in spite of everything that’s happened, she still loves Xander and he still loves her. Sarah remarks that they’ve never been further apart as Maggie hugs her.
Holly goes to see Tate, who calls this unexpected. Holly says she just wanted to check on him and see how he’s doing as she knows it’s a really sad time after losing his Grandpa. Tate thanks her for sending a card. Tate tells Holly that it’s really good to see her. Tate calls it weird how they are so used to seeing each other every day in class but now they have graduated. Holly says she also came to tell him that she’s off the wait list in Paris. Tate asks if that means she’s leaving.
Sophia returns to her room without her baby and sits on her bed in tears.
Julie walks through the town square and gets a call from Bo. Julie tells him that Steve gave her the good news but she’s shocked to learn that Alice’s necklace is on it’s way back to Salem.
Maggie tells Sarah that her heart breaks for her. Sarah tells her that she had a fantasy that if she loved Xander enough, she could change him. Maggie states that she did change him as Xander is a very different man from when he first came to Salem. Sarah feels he’s not different enough and that his being a better man for her and Victoria didn’t last because the change didn’t go deep enough. Sarah complains about Xander’s violent temper and the way he acts towards her with so much anger and judgment. Sarah declares that she can’t live with a man like that. Maggie responds that she can’t live without him either and says that’s just how she felt about Victor.
Holly tells Tate that she hasn’t decided about Paris yet and she’s technically still enrolled at Salem U but says it’s good to have options. Holly says there’s something else she wanted to confess to him and says she’s been trying to get over him. Holly brings up being mad at Tate for ratting out Doug III to Julie. Tate admits that was a punk move but notes that Doug III stealing from his own family was also a punk move. Holly agrees and states that Doug III is paying the price for it now. Tate asks if she and Doug III are a thing now. Holly responds that they are not but she thinks it’s important that they are honest with each other. Holly admits that while she and Tate were apart, she thought maybe there was something between her and Doug III but she realized there isn’t. Holly swears that nothing ever happened between her and Doug III. Holy declares that the only guy that she can’t stop dreaming about is always Tate. Tate tells her that he feels the same way about her as they kiss.
Kayla tells Steve that she’s finished another 13 hour shift. Steve offers her a massage when they get home and a bath. Steve and Kayla go to leave but Javi arrives with Sophia’s baby, informing them that the baby was left in the safe haven at the fire station with no sign of the mother. Javi explains that his captain told him to bring the baby to the hospital ASAP. Steve tells Javi that he did the right thing. Javi hands the baby over to Kayla, who says the baby is safe now.
Sophia lays in bed and breaks down crying, repeating that she’s so sorry while hugging a teddy bear.
Julie runs in to Doug III in the town square.
Kayla tells Steve and Javi that a nurse is giving the baby food now and is doing well. Javi asks what will happen now. Kayla explains that the baby has been assigned a social worker and the mother has 14 days to reclaim the baby. Javi asks if the baby will stay at the hospital until then. Kayla responds that the baby will be placed in foster care but Steve says no to doing that.
Maggie explains to Sarah that when she fell in love with Victor, she knew what kind of person he was. Sarah points out that she married him anyway. Maggie remarks that the heart wants what the heart wants. Maggie adds that she didn’t always approve of Victor’s actions and she would get fed up with him and leave. Sarah points out that she always found her way back to him. Maggie admits it was often a struggle but she knew there was a Victor that was loving and would do anything for his family and she found it hard to reconcile that he was also capable of being ruthless and going after whatever he wanted regardless of who got hurt. Sarah asks how she came to terms with that. Maggie responds that she didn’t really as it always upset her that there was another side to Victor and she just had to find a way to live with it to focus on the love and respect she had for him. Maggie calls that the only way that she was able to make a life with him. Sarah admires Maggie for being loyal and her ability to be able to focus on the good in Victor, but she’s not sure she can do that with Victor’s son.
Holly asks Tate if she should be worried and says it may be mean as she knows Sophia is going through a rough time, but it’s like every time they are together, Sophia just shows up and ruins the mood somehow. Tate assures that Holly does not have to worry about Sophia and declares that Holly is the only girl he cares about.
Sophia sits up in bed and grabs her phone to listen to her voicemail from Tate, saying he checked out the adoption information she sent and that he felt good that they had the appointment in place before the baby comes. Sophia cries that it’s too late as their baby has come and has now gone.
Steve reminds Kayla of his history of being abandoned as a child, so he doesn’t want to see this baby possibly go to a random foster home and be mistreated. Steve suggests maybe there’s a reason they were still here when Javi brought the baby in. Kayla asks if he’s saying he wants them to foster the baby. Steve points out that they’ve done it before. Kayla reminds him that she’s working long hours and Steve has unretired so he’ll be busy. Kayla questions how they would make it work. Javi thinks he has an idea.
Julie questions what Doug III wants. He says he wants her to know that he did all he could and tried everything, but he couldn’t get her necklace back as he couldn’t find it and wouldn’t be able to buy it back for her. Julie calls that no surprise. Doug III informs her that he’s thinking of leaving town and he just wanted to tell her again how sorry he is. Julie responds that she’s sorry that she welcomed him in to her home and that she ever trusted him. Julie adds that she’s especially sorry that he carries her late husband’s name because he doesn’t have the integrity, character, or loving heart that Doug Williams represented. Julie suggests Doug III buy a bus ticket and just leave Salem. Julie then reveals to him that the necklace is coming back to her, no thanks to him. Julie then walks off.
Maggie tells Sarah that she knows how difficult this is for her and wishes she could do something to help. Sarah tells her that she is helping just by being here for her and Victoria because she could not get through this without her. Sarah says now that things are over between she and Xander, she has to figure out a new way of being. Maggie asks if she’s saying she wants a divorce. Sarah cries that she honestly doesn’t know. Maggie says if she’s not sure, maybe it’s not as over as she thinks.
Tate tells Holly that he missed her so much and kisses her. Holly jokes about getting interrupted. Tate mentions that he texted Sophia earlier and she never got back to him, so she must be asleep. Tate and Holly then continue kissing.
Sophia tells herself to pull herself together as she picks up her phone and makes a call, saying she needs their help.
Javi goes home to Leo with the baby in a stroller. Leo questions who’s baby that is. Javi responds that for now, he is their baby, leaving Leo confused.
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