Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Arianna goes home and startles Javi as he was dancing with his headphones in. Javi suggests she have some of Rafe’s chicken tortilla soup. Javi notices Arianna has a brochure from Salem University. Arianna explains that she’s thinking of withdrawing from the University of Arizona and enrolling at Salem U. Javi questions when she made that decision. Arianna says she’s been considering it for some time and adds that she hasn’t talked to Gabi about it yet. They joke about how happy Gabi would be for her to be staying in Salem. Arianna agrees that Gabi will be thrilled but she’s not so sure about Will and Sonny.
Leo is brought to the Salem Inn to be sequestered where he complains to another juror about being unable to cover the trial and locked away from outside gossip. Leo talks about his idea for a podcast on who shot EJ. The other man, Adam, begins talking about his excitement to be staying in an expensive hotel which confuses Leo. He tells Leo about his wife knowing him as the ex-head writer of Body and Soul and being a big fan. Adam excitedly says they don’t need cell phones when they can use the landline in the room. The bailiff returns and informs Leo and Adam that they will be sharing a room. Leo argues that it must be a mistake and pleads against the decision.
Belle goes over her notes in court as Paulina enters and talks about being there as moral support for Chanel. Paulina asks how Belle is doing. Belle says she’s hanging in there but wishes her personal life hadn’t been dragged in to this. Paulina praises Belle’s behavior throughout these proceedings, acknowledging that she never wanted to take this case in the first place. Paulina declares that when this trial is over, they will all be relieved.
Outside the courtroom, Johnny talks to EJ about how much Chanel has been through so he asks EJ to not drag her through the mud. EJ questions leaving evidence of reasonable doubt on the table. Johnny confirms that he is, reminding EJ that he hired him as his lawyer which means he is his boss and he must defer to him. EJ reluctantly agrees to whatever Johnny wants as Chanel comes over and hugs Johnny.
Sophia goes to the Brady Pub and sees Tate. She asks him what’s wrong. Tate informs her that he just received an e-mail from their baby’s adoptive parents.
Arianna informs Javi that Will and Sonny still think she’s going back to Arizona for school since she told them that she was only staying in Salem for the summer. Arianna says she was excited to go back but being in Salem, reconnecting with family and friends has been nice. Javi encourages her not to worry too much and says Will and Sonny will miss her but he’s sure they just want what’s best for her. Arianna doesn’t want them to think she’s leaving because she didn’t love living with them. Arianna comments that Will and Sonny are the best girl dads, just like Javi would’ve been. Javi thanks her for saying that. Arianna hopes she didn’t overstep. Javi says no and that he thinks about her all the time. Arianna guesses Leo doesn’t know. Javi confirms that he doesn’t want him to know because it’s too hard to explain. Arianna says she totally understands and her lips are sealed.
Leo and Adam are brought in to their hotel room. Leo complains about it being a little small while Adam talks about ordering room service. Leo is annoyed as Adam continues talking until there’s a knock on the door to let them know it’s time to go to court. Leo is relieved while Adam says they can continue talking when they get back.
Paulina tells Belle that all communication with the attorney general sounds like they are satisfied with Belle. Belle says she wants to do her job, but worries about being responsible for sending Johnny to prison. Paulina encourages not getting ahead of themselves as it’s impossible to know what a jury is going to do, especially if EJ plays the video of Chanel in court. Belle points out that the police didn’t think that was enough to charge Chanel and it’s not enough for her to charge her either if Johnny gets acquitted. Paulina prays that he does. Paulina understands EJ is throwing everything at Johnny’s defense but still worries that Chanel’s reputation is at stake and they both know how damning the video is.
Chanel asks EJ if everything is okay. EJ says it’s just fine and that Johnny is just channeling his inner DiMera. Chanel is not sure she likes that. Johnny clarifies that he was just asking EJ to play nice with her on the stand which he agreed to do. Chanel tells EJ that she appreciates that and everything he’s done to defend Johnny as Paulina said it looked like the case is swinging in his favor. EJ states that he’s done everything he can to raise doubt and get him acquitted so he just prays that it’s enough.
Javi finishes a call and informs Arianna that one of the paramedics called in sick, so he asks if Arianna can watch Tesoro. Arianna excitedly says she’d love to, especially since it won’t be long before they have to say goodbye to him. Javi says he’s been trying not to think of that. Arianna says the whole situation makes her think of how Sophia had to give up her own baby and how that had to be a million times harder. Arianna and Javi agree that it’s going to suck.
Sophia asks Tate about the e-mail from the baby’s parents. Tate informs her that they said they are sorry but they can’t let him meet the baby as they need time to bond as a family. Sophia says she’s sorry as she knows he really wanted to meet her, but maybe it’s for the best. Tate questions how the hell it’s for the best. Sophia thinks it would just make it harder for him to say goodbye. Tate argues that it’s not for the best and declares he’s not giving up.
Court resumes with Chanel taking the witness stand. EJ asks if she believes Johnny is guilty of the crime he is accused of, that he shot him in cold blood. Chanel says absolutely not and that Johnny is innocent. EJ asks how she is so certain of that. Chanel responds that she loves him and knows he’s telling the truth. EJ asks if those are the only reasons she’s certain. Chanel reiterates that she knows Johnny didn’t shoot EJ. EJ questions her having no doubt at all even though she’s aware of his so called motives of learning his parents complicated history. Chanel remarks that she’s aware that EJ raped Sami and she’s aware of how Johnny felt when he first found out. EJ brings up that it was so devastating that Johnny changed his mind about adopting a child with Chanel, which was an extremely difficult time for her which Chanel admits. EJ asks who Chanel blamed for this terrible misfortune. Chanel admits that she blamed EJ.
Arianna and Javi walk to the Brady Pub with Tesoro. Arianna mentions that she’s going to bring him inside and jokes about Roman and Kate seeing her come in with a stroller. Javi then says goodbye to them and heads to work.
Sophia reminds Tate that when they signed the adoption papers, that’s it and their baby is someone else’s now. Tate doesn’t give a damn and argues that they have to let him see her. Tate declares that he’s going to find the lawyer that Sophia hired to get the adoptive parents to let him meet his daughter. Arianna then enters the Pub with Tesoro.
EJ brings up Chanel coming to his home on the night that he was shot and he was very angry with him which Chanel confirms. EJ then reveals to the jury that a video camera was planted in his home and what they are about to see are the final images it recorded before he was shot.
Arianna greets Sophia and Tate. Arianna mentions babysitting Tesoro and then tells Sophia that she’s very sorry as it’s probably the last thing she needed. Arianna offers to go but Sophia asks her to stay and says she’d like to see Tesoro again. Tate questions what she means again.
EJ plays the video of Chanel arguing with him. Chanel has the video stopped and swears that she didn’t say the things in the video but the judge has the video proceed where Chanel warned EJ that she wouldn’t let him live long enough to hurt Johnny or anyone else she cared about ever again. EJ declares it speaks for itself. Chanel tries to argue but EJ says no further questions. The judge informs Belle that they will begin with her cross examination of Chanel tomorrow.
Tate questions when Sophia saw Tesoro before. Sophia explains that she ran in to Javi in the town square. Tate mentions running in to Leo and even got to hold Tesoro. Arianna jokes that Tesoro gets around and is everyone’s bundle of joy while Sophia tries to hold back her emotions. Tate asks if Sophia is alright. Sophia says she’s sorry and she just can’t as she breaks down crying while Tate hugs her, telling her it’s alright.
Leo and Adam return to their hotel room as Adam continues telling Leo stories. He goes over the video of Chanel but Leo reminds him they aren’t supposed to talk about the trial. He suggests talking about football but Leo is not interested. He offers to play a game of cards but Leo declines. Adam insists on teaching Leo a game and says he’ll call the front desk for a deck of cards. Leo then asks him to cool it and complains of a migrain which worries Adam. Leo then makes up further symptoms and wonders if he’s having a stroke, then convinces Adam to call 911.
EJ goes home to the DiMera Mansion and calls Johnny, leaving a message that he knows he’s upset with him but asks him to call him back as they need to talk.
Johnny is with Chanel and Paulina in the town square. Johnny tells them that EJ just called but he’s not going to even listen to his voicemail. Paulina is sure EJ is going to try to spin things. Johnny says he’s sorry. Chanel says now that she’s seen the video, she knows things didn’t happen that way and that she said some of those things but not all of it. Belle comes over and tells them that she’s so sorry. Johnny then tells Belle that the video was fake. Chanel is relieved that Johnny believes her. Johnny adds that he has reason to believe the video was manipulated using AI and he thinks it was a deep fake. Belle states that Salem PD forensics authenticated it. Johnny argues that film is his business and if he’s right, he’d like to send the video along to someone he knows that’s a leading authority in AI. Johnny argues that as evidence, he has a right to take a closer look. Belle states that EJ would have to file a formal request as Johnny’s attorney. Johnny declares that if he’s right that the video is a deep fake, he thinks EJ might be the one behind it.
Javi and a paramedic arrive at the Salem Inn where Adam tells them about Leo, identifying him as a famous TV writer. Javi quickly realizes what’s going on as Leo starts to say he suddenly feels better and calls it a miracle. Adam worries about the symptoms Leo mentioned. Javi tells the paramedic that he’s got this and asks Adam to leave the room to give them privacy. Adam tells Leo to feel better as he exits. Leo jokingly asks Javi to rescue him and complains about how much Adam was annoying him and wouldn’t stop talking. Javi tells Leo that if he takes him to the hospital, it could get him out of jury duty but Leo says no way after what happened at the trial today, feeling it’s now worth more than a ticket to “game seven of the super bowl”. Leo declares there is no way he’s giving up his seat now. Javi says he’ll just tell Adam that Leo needs some peace and quiet which Leo says would be perfect as they kiss.
Arianna tells Sophia that she’s so sorry as she should not have stayed with the baby. Sophia says it’s okay as she asked her to and tells her she doesn’t have to leave but Arianna says she should get Tesoro home anyways and exits. Sophia apologizes to Tate for getting upset as she really thought she was doing okay and she was healing. Sophia guesses she thought she would be over it by now, but she’s not. Tate apologizes for continuing to bring it up and says he can’t believe he’s been such a jerk about this when Sophia was just trying to do what’s best for the baby. Tate worries that he’s just made things worse. Sophia understands it’s been really hard for him too. Tate says that doesn’t give him the right to cause her more pain. Tate decides he needs to stop obsessing about seeing his daughter and just let it go.
Chanel argues that Johnny’s right as it’s the only thing that makes sense because all of that stuff at the end of the video never happened. Paulina talks about the weird things people do nowadays but she could’ve sworn it was Chanel on the video. Paulina asks if AI is really that good. Belle admits it can be. Chanel wonders how it’s possible that the police supposedly analyzed the video like crazy and thought it was legit. Belle calls that a good question. Paulina suggests that EJ could have a mole in the forensics department and she will look in to that. Belle says anything is possible with EJ but technology is moving so fast that the police department can’t always keep up. Belle adds that something like that would cost a fortune. Paulina wonders who would have that fortune.
Johnny goes to the DiMera Mansion. EJ assumes he got his message but Johnny says he didn’t play it. EJ says he knows Johnny is upset but he did exactly what he asked and just played the video but he never accused Chanel of shooting him. Johnny tells EJ to save his pathetic excuses. Johnny informs EJ that he just came to tell him he’s fired.
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