Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Brady reveals to Belle and Marlena that Sophia had her baby and already gave it up for adoption, explaining that she had a new lawyer and went to Chicago where she went in to labor which shocks Belle and Marlena. Marlena says that must have been so difficult for her. Marlena asks how Tate is. Brady says he’s overwhelmed, explaining that Tate went out to rescue Holly and Arianna then found out that Sophia went in to labor and the baby was gone. Belle says it all happened so fast. Marlena questions the adoptive parents taking the baby so quick. Brady explains that Sophia thought it was for the best and admits she’s probably right. Brady says he feels bad for Tate because he did want to hold his daughter just once. Marlena says it’s been such a rollercoaster ride for Tate. Belle says not just for him. Marlena brings up Johnny going on trial but Rachel comes in and asks Marlena to read her a story. Brady says that’s going to have to wait, reminding Rachel that she lost her goggles so they have to go to the DiMera Mansion to get the other pair. Rachel asks if Brady can’t just go. Brady reminds her that they working on being responsible, so he exits with Rachel. Belle calls it lovely that Marlena is reading with Rachel every night. Marlena thought it would take her mind off the fact that she might have to testify against Johnny in court. Belle agrees that it wouldn’t be any easier in a room full of people.
At the Brady Pub, Abe finishes a call with Theo and then sits down with Paulina. Abe points out that Paulina has hardly touched her breakfast. Paulina responds that she can’t eat when she’s about to be called to the witness stand. Abe knows she’s nervous about Johnny’s trial. Paulina complains about the thought of sending an innocent man to prison for attempted murder. Abe questions her believing now that Johnny is innocent now. Paulina confirms that she had her doubts, but not anymore after seeing him at the police station, hearing his voice, and looking in his eyes, she’s sure that he didn’t do it. Paulina worries about Chanel being a suspect too because of the memory card that just happened to land in Belle’s lap right before the trial. Paulina reminds Abe that she saw the video of Chanel in EJ’s face, saying he wouldn’t live long enough to hurt anyone else that she loves. Abe points out that Chanel said she didn’t recall that. Paulina assures that Chanel certainly didn’t go back to shoot EJ. Paulina knows she will be questioned about the video in court while Belle will ask her about the evidence to make Johnny look guilty. Abe argues that circumstantial evidence proves nothing. Paulina calls the whole situation horrible for Johnny and Chanel, so she would never forgive herself if she made it worse. Abe reminds Paulina that it’s her duty to tell the truth. Abe encourages her that whatever happens, they are in this together. Paulina thanks Abe for always being the voice of reason. Abe encourages her to eat. Paulina decides maybe changing the subject will help and asks him how Theo is. Abe responds that he’s not good.
Gwen goes to the DiMera Mansion with her bags packed, questioning where the staff is to help her with her luggage.
EJ goes to see Belle and Marlena. EJ declares that the sooner Marlena hypnotizes him, the sooner he can remember who shot him. EJ thanks Marlena for doing this for him. Marlena is quick to remind him that she’s not really doing it for him.
Chanel helps Johnny with his tie as they prepare for his first day of trial. Chanel worries about Johnny not getting any sleep. Johnny assures that he’ll be fine and have coffee on the way. Chanel points out that it’s a big day and asks how he’s feeling. Johnny admits he’s scared.
Paulina asks Abe what’s wrong with Theo. Abe responds that he’s fine but reveals that he and Claire broke up. Paulina asks what happened. Abe says he’s not sure as Theo didn’t want to get in to it. Paulina says that’s too bad as she thought they were in it for the long haul. Paulina says break ups are awful but encourages that you heal in time and if you’re lucky, you find love.
Brady and Rachel run in to Gwen at the DiMera Mansion. Gwen says it’s lovely to see them. Rachel questions what she’s doing there. Gwen reveals that she’s moving in and asks if Kristen hadn’t told her. Rachel says no because she hasn’t been there as she’s been at Brady’s house. Brady sends Rachel upstairs to get her goggles. Gwen asks Brady about Kristen letting Rachel stay with him.
Chanel understands Johnny is scared but she promises him everything will be okay. Johnny question how she can say that. Johnny worries that once the jury sees the evidence against him, they will definitely vote guilty. Johnny goes over how he took Roman’s gun, multiple witnesses can place him at the scene of the crime and he pointed the gun at EJ, saying he wanted him dead. Chanel argues that may have been his intention but he didn’t go through with it. Johnny argues that there was a bullet missing from the gun. Chanel says it’s not because he used it or pulled the trigger. Johnny complains that he practically shouted from the rooftops that he wanted EJ dead. Chanel argues that half of Salem wanted that too. Johnny talks about how people warned him not to be talking about wanting EJ dead but he did it like an idiot. Chanel understands he was enraged after finding out what EJ did to Sami. Johnny admits he didn’t have to go so far as to get a gun. Chanel points out that he stopped himself and that’s what matters. Johnny questions if it is or when Belle lays out the evidence, it will look like he shot his dad. Chanel argues that what it looks like doesn’t make him guilty and he’s innocent. Johnny complains that it’s the middle of summer so the jury aren’t going to want to sit through a long trial, they’ll want to get it done quick. Chanel thinks he should give them more credit. Johnny questions what if he still gets convicted.
Marlena reminds EJ that she’s doing this for Johnny because if EJ remembers who shot him, they can clear Johnny’s name. EJ says they have the same goal then. EJ wishes he did this sooner. Belle asks why he didn’t. EJ admits he was scared that he would remember it was Johnny that shot him. Marlena asks if he doesn’t think that now. EJ states that Johnny said he didn’t shoot him and he believes him. Belle brings up that whatever he remembers under hypnosis may not be admissible in court. EJ is confident that he will remember and says they will work backwards from there to find evidence they can use. Marlena goes to get her notebook. Belle notes that EJ seems optimistic and asks if he really thinks hypnosis will work. They acknowledge that if it doesn’t, that means they will be going to war with each other in court.
Abe tells Paulina that they better get going to court. Paulina stops to ask Abe what he thinks Johnny’s chances are. Abe responds that all the evidence against him is circumstantial, but admits he has seen cases where people have been convicted for a lot less. Abe adds that he’s also seen cases he thought were a slam dunk but the jury voted to acquit. Abe says they can be sure that EJ will be fighting for his son’s future. Paulina declares that EJ will put on the fiercest defense of his life.
Belle reminds EJ that they need to put distance between themselves in public with the trial starting. Belle declares that it’s for Johnny and until this is over, they cannot be seen together. EJ argues that there’s nothing wrong with opposing attorneys being romantic partners. Belle feels it’s not a good look for them. EJ suggests secret meetings but Belle talks about how much scrutiny they will be under with EJ defending his son and her prosecuting her nephew. EJ reminds Belle that the judge insisted on having her on this case and ruled that Johnny could choose him to defend him. Belle questions the victim being the defense which EJ calls innovative while Belle feels it’s suspicious. Belle worries about if it got out that they were together, it would just add fuel to the fire. EJ questions being forbidden from sneaking her in to his house. EJ guesses they’ll just have to take advantage of every moment that they can. EJ then kisses Belle until Marlena returns to the room to ask EJ if he’s ready. EJ confirms that he is so Marlena asks Belle to excuse them. Belle wishes EJ luck and exits. Marlena sits with EJ to begin his hypnosis.
Brady informs Gwen that he and Kristen agreed that it would be best if Rachel stayed with him during the trial since there’s a lot going on at the DiMera Mansion. Gwen recalls Kristen saying it was like a powder keg ready to explode. Gwen remarks that Johnny shot his father and now EJ is defending him. Gwen says with all the drama she’s been involved in, she’s so glad to not be involved in this mess as it doesn’t seem like it would end well for anyone.
Belle walks through the town square on the phone with Claire, telling her that she’s so sorry about her and Theo not working out. Belle says she wishes she could come visit with Shawn but she can’t get away. Belle tells Claire to call anytime she needs to talk and she loves her as they hang up.
Chanel tells Johnny that she’s no lawyer but she’s had enough brushes with the law to know that all the evidence against him is circumstantial. Johnny says it doesn’t make a difference. Johnny reminds her of a documentary they watched and they were helping people wrongly convicted but they are still sitting in prison. Chanel encourages that Johnny has something they didn’t and that’s EJ DiMera as his lawyer. Johnny hopes it’s enough. Johnny worries that if he’s convicted, he’s looking at a maximum sentence of 80 years. Chanel insists that EJ will do whatever it takes to clear his name, including pointing the finger at her. Johnny says no way. Chanel says they went over this, reminding him that the police have a video of threatening EJ on the night he was shot. Johnny points out that she doesn’t even remember that. Chanel complains that it wouldn’t stop EJ from using it in court. Johnny argues that he knows Chanel loves him and there’s no way she would let him take the fall for a crime she committed because it doesn’t make sense. Chanel brings up that Jada told her not to leave town and Paulina is hiring Justin to represent her. Johnny states that she did nothing wrong. Chanel says they know that, but when EJ gets him acquitted, Belle is coming after her next. Johnny declares there is no way in Hell that he will let her get railroaded. Johnny wishes that EJ could just remember who shot him so this would all go away. Chanel says they can’t wait around for a miracle and they have to figure it out themselves. Johnny agrees that it’s up to them to find a way to prove they are both innocent. Chanel notes that her mom always says the truth will come out, but in this case they are going to have to make it come out.
Rachel comes back downstairs with a backpack full of other things that she remembered she wanted to take. Gwen asks if she has any messages for Kristen. Rachel questions why. Gwen reminds her that she’s a good friend of Kristen’s. Rachel says she remembers and that Gwen beat her at chess, but she’s better now. Gwen says they will have to rematch. Brady comments that with everything going on, he’s surprised EJ let Gwen move in. Gwen questions why since there’s plenty of room and she is a DiMera. Brady assumes EJ just welcomed her with open arms then. Gwen remarks that she honestly doubts EJ even notices she’s there and he’s probably got a lot more important things on his mind.
Under hypnosis, EJ says “you don’t want to do this” but tells Marlena that he doesn’t know who he is talking to and he can’t tell who it is, despite looking straight at them. EJ gets frustrated but Marlena encourages that he’s doing great. Marlena decides to bring him out of the hypnosis. Marlena then asks what he saw. EJ says he was looking at someone but he couldn’t see who they were. Marlena questions him not knowing even now. EJ confirms that he doesn’t and questions why he couldn’t tell who it was. EJ asks if it was because it was Johnny.
Paulina and Abe approach Belle in the town square. Paulina assumes they are all on their way to court. Belle confirms so and mentions that she just talked to Claire. Abe says he’s so sorry to hear about Claire and Theo breaking up. Belle says Claire was too upset to share the details and she wishes she could make their pain go away. Belle adds that all they can do is be there for their children. Paulina says just like they have to be there for Johnny and Chanel. Paulina hates that they have to go through this.
Chanel knows she said they should leave the investigating to the police, but now that they have the video, it seems like they are done and if it’s not Johnny, it’s her. Johnny declares that there is no way he will let her go down for it and repeats that he would confess to shooting EJ before letting her go down for it. Chanel notes that Paulina told her that he told her the same thing. Johnny says that he and Paulina both love Chanel. Chanel declares that neither of them shot EJ so neither of them are going down for it. Johnny responds that someone has to go down and the cops aren’t looking for anyone else while EJ may never remember who shot him. Chanel decides they need to find someone who will remember for him.
Gwen says she’s going back to the Salem Inn for the rest of her things to move on and tells Rachel that they can rematch in chess soon. Gwen then exits the mansion. Rachel asks Brady if they can go now too. Brady reminds her that Harold made her cookies but Rachel complains that she doesn’t want cookies and just wants to go.
Johnny and Chanel meet Abe and Paulina outside of the courthouse. Johnny thanks them for coming and says it means a lot. Paulina wishes she and Chanel could go in with him but witnesses aren’t allowed in until called to testify. Johnny says he feels a lot better just knowing they are there. Abe says he’ll be inside and will bring support from all three of them.
Belle sits inside the courthouse and checks her phone, looking over at EJ not being there yet. Belle calls EJ and leaves a message that the trial’s about to start and he’s not here. Belle asks what happened with Marlena and if he remembered something.
EJ is frustrated asking why he couldn’t remember who he was talking to when he was shot. Marlena notes that he’s obviously very disturbed by these memories. EJ complains that he thought the point of this was to access those memories. Marlena reminds him that there are no guarantees. EJ asks if she’s saying they failed and this was a total waste of time. Marlena says not at all and that they just had a goal. EJ asks what it means that they couldn’t do it. Marlena says it just means his memories are still blocked. EJ guesses he must be still worried that his memories could harm him and wonders how else his memories could harm him. Marlena advises him not to jump to conclusions on this. Marlena reminds him that she asked Johnny and he said he didn’t shoot him and they both believe him. EJ questions why he can’t see who it was then. Marlena thinks the memories are blocked from him as maybe his mind is still protecting him. EJ hoped it would work so he could exonerate Johnny. Marlena encourages that maybe he still can. Marlena adds that she’s willing to do this again if he is. EJ questions if she thinks that could work. Marlena says she wouldn’t offer if she didn’t believe that. EJ says he’s due in court, but he wishes he wasn’t. Marlena tells him not to be discouraged and that hypnosis can take some time. Marlena says whatever trauma he suffered is buried deep in his subconscious and they just have to find a way to unlock that and release those memories.
Brady asks Rachel what is going on and why she’s so upset. Rachel cries about being where she saw Johnny standing with the gun. Brady is sorry she had to see that but says it was very brave of her to tell Jada and Belle. Rachel cries that Belle said she had to tell it all again in court and brings up that Johnny’s trial is today. Brady says that trials can last days so he doesn’t know when her turn will come. Rachel cries that she doesn’t want to send Johnny to jail. Brady hugs her and says he’s so sorry that she has to go through this. Rachel hopes that Belle finds out who really did it.
EJ arrives in court. Belle asks if he had any luck. EJ responds that he didn’t remember a damn thing. Belle says she’s so sorry. EJ explains that Marlena said he’s blocking something out that’s too traumatic to remember. Belle thinks being shot in his own home could be enough. EJ says he’s been shot before but this just feels different since so much time has passed and he still can’t remember. EJ admits that while he was under, he recalled asking someone to hand him the gun but he couldn’t make out who it was and that apparently suggests that simply being shot wasn’t the most traumatic part of what happened that night. EJ wonders what could be worse, so he asked Marlena if it was possible that the shooter really was Johnny but she urged him not to jump to conclusions and said it’s entirely possible to be another reason. Belle believes Marlena. EJ states that he just wants answers to help his son. Belle says he can’t just skip past experiencing something so traumatic and some things can’t be rushed, pointing out that he almost died. Belle asks where they left it. EJ responds that Marlena wants to try again so they scheduld another session and God willing, she helps him recall what really happened that night.
Marlena goes to the courthouse and hugs Johnny, asking how he’s holding up. Johnny guesses he’s doing as well as could be expected. Marlena encourages that they are there for him, they believe in him and love him so much. EJ comes out from the court room to tell Johnny that it’s time, so he heads inside. The judge orders the jury to be called in, so Marlena and Abe enter but Marlena staggers and then passes out in Abe’s arms.
Brady brings Rachel home and tells her to get her bag so they can get her to camp. Rachel wants Marlena to read to her first but Brady says that’s not going to happen because Marlena is at Johnny’s trial. Brady suggests changing plans and going to see a movie instead. Rachel asks what about camp. Brady decides she can skip a day to hang out with her dad which Rachel excitedly agrees to. Brady sends her to go put her bag away in her room. Brady then gets a call from Belle, who informs him that Marlena just collapsed in court.
Gwen packs the rest of her bags at the Salem Inn and says that should be everything. Gwen then looks at the safe in her room and thinks back to placing the necklace in there. Gwen then opens the safe and discovers it’s now empty.
Belle tries to wake Marlena up as EJ, Johnny, and Abe look on.
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