Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Julie is at home on the phone with Chad, assuring that she’s fine. Julie mentions getting Charlotte to sleep while Thomas and Rachel aren’t ready for bed yet. Julie tells Chad that she loves him and hangs up. Thomas and Rachel then come running in to the room. Julie reminds them no running in the house. Thomas thought they could play upstairs but Julie says that was before Charlotte went to sleep, so Rachel questions what they are supposed to do. Julie talks about not expecting the blackout while Thomas and Rachel argue that there must be something because they are bored.
Chad tells Cat that he just checked in with Julie on the kids while Cat tells him that Felicity is having fun with Chanel. They agree that they probably won’t get much work done on the gala in the dark and that they’re not complaining.
Leo goes to the in construction wing of the hospital and asks if anyone is there.
Gwen remains locked inside of the lab on the in construction wing of the hospital, wondering where EJ is and complains that trying the door is no use because no one knows she’s there and they wouldn’t care. Gwen then hears a noise and asks if anyone is outside the door.
EJ and Belle remain trapped in the hospital elevator. Belle plays a game on her cell phone which EJ complains about the sound of. Belle decides if they are going to be stuck in here, she may as well get some sleep. EJ offers his jacket as a pillow but she tosses it back at him.
Marlena wakes up on her couch to someone knocking at her door. Marlena gets up and answers the door to see Susan Banks, who says she is so happy to see her. Susan says she was in the neighborhood when the world went pitch black, so she didn’t know what to do or where to go. Susan hugs Marlena and says she’s so relieved to see her.
Chad and Cat play a trivia card game. Chad is surprised by Cat knowing there are 21 Republics of Russia. Cat says she’s had eclectic interests while Chad feels there’s a lot about her that he doesn’t know.
Julie tells Thomas and Rachel that they will play a game and brings out Monopoly which excites them. Julie then gets a call from Foster, who says he has news that upsets her.
Gwen tries calling out that she’s trapped inside and then hears that it’s Leo on the other side of the door.
EJ understands Belle is angry at him. Belle says that doesn’t begin to describe it. EJ argues that he was just trying to make her more comfortable. Belle responds that she doesn’t need anything from him ever again.
Gwen tells Leo that she’s been trapped for hours which Leo questions. Gwen tells him not to worry about and pleads with him to get her out. Leo says the door won’t budge. Gwen says it’s an electronic door so Leo questions what to do. Leo tries the door and then decides to try and go find some help while Gwen shouts for him not to leave her here.
Marlena gives Susan some water and she says she’s feeling much better. Susan notes that Marlena doesn’t look so good herself and asks if she’s alright. Marlena responds that she’s not sure and thinks she passed out until her knocking on the door woke her up. Susan thinks they should go to the doctor but Marlena says that’s not necessary. Susan argues that it sounds very necessary to her because people don’t just pass out for no reason. Marlena doesn’t think the doctors can do anything to help her. Marlena explains that she’s been sick for a little while and had a lot of tests run. Marlena then stops and wonders if Susan is right that she’s very sick.
Julie thanks Foster for telling her and tells him to concentrate on getting better as she hangs up. Rachel asks if something is wrong. Julie explains that people started breaking in to stores during the blackout, so Foster let her know to warn the others and get in touch with security. Thomas questions who would want to steal books. Julie says it’s the money in the register she’s thinking about. Rachel and Thomas say they are sorry.
EJ mocks Belle being uncomfortable to be morally superior. Belle argues that giving her his jacket won’t smooth things over between them. EJ says he was just trying to improve their current situation. Belle complains that she’s stuck in an elevator with someone she can’t stand to look at. EJ says these weren’t his plans either. Belle blames EJ for causing this with his budget cuts. EJ reminds her that no one is coming because 911 is swamped and short staffed, so she should take it up with Paulina. EJ asks if this is how it’s going to be for the entire evening because they are stuck here. EJ suggests instead of trading barbs, they could either speak in silence or speak to each other like real humans who were once in love. EJ then remarks that he still is.
Leo finds a crowbar to work on the door and starts worrying about property damage but Gwen tells him to just do it. Gwen questions what’s taking so long. Leo says the door won’t budge. Leo then takes the crowbar and begins destroying the wall next to the door, creating a hole. Gwen exclaims that he did it and urges him to keep swinging to get her out of here.
Susan asks if Marlena trusts her diagnosis. Marlena asks if she can give her any other details. Susan wishes she could zero in, but something is unwell in Marlena’s mind, body, and soul. Marlena asks how these vibes come to her. Susan says she can’t explain it, but she just gets these feelings. Susan recalls learning to harness her power after meeting Celeste and listening to what it’s trying to tell her. Susan talks about being naturally in tune to what’s going on in the world and picking up on things that people miss.
Belle remarks that EJ’s love tends to show up when it’s convenient for him, but not in court when all bets were off. EJ tells her that he deeply regrets how he conducted himself during Johnny’s trial, especially with her. Belle says that makes two of them who have regrets because she deeply regrets giving her heart and trust to him in the first place.
Thomas and Rachel argue over Monopoly until Julie has to get involved. Julie offers to make popcorn on the stove and tells them to behave themselves while she’s in the kitchen. Julie says it would make her very proud to see them be civil to each other as she then heads to the kitchen.
Cat tells Chad that now he knows she’s a history buff and traveled a lot when she was younger. Cat jokes that otherwise she’s kind of boring with not much to tell. Chad goes over everything she’s been through with the car accident, her mother, and getting involved with Clyde Weston, then apologizes for bringing that up. Cat acknowledges that was a big turning point in her life and that everything is different for her now. Cat apologizes for everything she did to Chad and his family. Chad states that he knows how sorry she is and that she had no intention of hurting him or his family, so he’s tired of her beating herself up for something he’s already forgiven for. Chad suggests leaving it in the past which Cat agrees to. Chad points out that all of that brought them here and he’s happier than he’s been in a very long time, so he’d like to focus on that as they kiss.
Leo helps Gwen out through the hole in the wall. Gwen hugs him and exclaims that she’s free. Gwen then backs off and says it took him long enough. Gwen questions what he was doing here anyway. Leo says he was on the prowl for blackout stories and a source thought it might have originated here, so he was looking to see if there was any truth to that. Gwen thinks back to EJ paying off the electrician to leech off electricity. Leo says that’s what he’s been up to and then questions what Gwen is doing here.
Thomas and Rachel continue playing Monopoly. Rachel wonders if their teacher will have her baby tonight because on TV, something crazy always happens during a blackout and she wants a new teacher. Thomas accuses Rachel of cheating in Monopoly while Rachel accuses Thomas of cheating when they were at mini golf. Thomas argues that Rachel cheats whenever she comes across something she doesn’t like, while Rachel shouts that Thomas does or else his dad wouldn’t be hiding the fact that he has a girlfriend.
Cat and Chad have licorice and peanut butter as snacks during the blackout. They repeat that the universe keeps throwing them together like it’s fate as they kiss.
Susan asks Marlena how happy they are that Johnny’s trial is over. Marlena says she’s very relieved. Susan says she knew that Johnny would never hurt his own father, but questions how she never had an inkling that Kristen shot EJ. Marlena says she’s just so glad that her vibes brought her here tonight and wonders what she was doing in the neighborhood. Susan responds that she was just hanging out in the graveyard.
Belle tells EJ that she was so relieved that he cared about her but it was just another con job in court without giving a thought of how she would care. Belle starts coughing, so EJ asks if she’s having a panic attack. Belle blames EJ’s cologne triggering her asthma. EJ never knew she had asthma. Belle responds that there’s a lot he doesn’t know about her. EJ points out that his cologne never bothered her before. Belle says it builds over time and gets worse in small spaces. EJ asks what she can do to help. Belle tells him to just relax and he doesn’t need to worry about her as she’s fine.
Leo questions how Gwen ended up here in the middle of a blackout. Gwen tells him that this is where EJ is building the new free clinic at the hospital and he reached out to her for a donation and offered her a tour of the place. Leo asks where EJ is now. Gwen says he said he had something to take care of and left. Gwen remarks that she would’ve went with him if she knew she’d get stuck here. Leo questions the room which Gwen claims is just a storage facility. Leo questions it having an electronic lock. Gwen says you can never be too careful and it’s best to keep secure. Leo hopes no one needs anything in there too urgently.
EJ asks Belle if she’s feeling better. Belle confirms that she does which EJ says he’s glad to hear. Belle reminds him that they still need to talk about John’s will. EJ tells her not to worry and that he will sign whatever paperwork she wants to give him which Belle questions. EJ acknowledges that he caused a lot of problems in John’s life, so the least he can do is respect his wishes in death. EJ says he’ll accept whatever terms that Belle and Marlena think are fair. Belle asks why she should believe him. EJ says it may seem that he didn’t care, but he recognizes all the wonderful things John did for this town. EJ adds that most importantly, he raised an extraordinary daughter in Belle.
Marlena questions Susan being in the graveyard. Susan says not to worry as she wasn’t planning on disturbing anyone’s eternal rest. Susan calls it part of her training to become a medium as she wanted to connect with the spirits. Marlena asks how that is going. Susan says it’s too soon to tell, but she’s starting to suspect the messages about Stefano being alive were not 100% accurate. Susan adds that she still feels Stefano’s presence lingering. Marlena says it’s funny she would say that because she’s been having dreams about Stefano. Marlena thought she was done with that part of her life, but now she seems to be reliving it. Susan questions if she’s being possessed again.
Thomas tells Rachel that Chad doesn’t have a girlfriend. Rachel reveals that she saw Chad kissing Cat at mini golf. Thomas argues that they are just friends. Rachel says nobody kisses their friends like that. Thomas tells her that Chad says there’s nothing going on between them. Rachel guesses that Chad lied then.
Cat asks Chad if he’s sure he’s okay with this and ready for this as they continue kissing.
Marlena assures Susan that she’s not worried about being possessed but wonders why she’s having these feelings. Susan promises that Stefano won’t be visiting her dreams tonight because she will stay with her until the lights come on. Marlena thanks her, but Susan says friends don’t have to thank friends for being there for each other.
Leo asks Gwen if they should get going. Gwen tells him to go ahead and that she’s fine now that she’s not trapped inside anymore. Leo points out that there’s two of them with one flashlight. Gwen remarks on what he does when there’s only one piece of property. Leo wants to help her but Gwen says this doesn’t make up for anything. Leo wishes she could see how sorry he is and complains that he misses their friendship every day. Leo says he has to live with the fact that his thoughtless actions cost him one of the few friendships that ever meant anything to him. Leo tells her not to let her anger be the reason she stays in the dark instead of getting somewhere safe since he’s caused her enough pain. Gwen then reluctantly agrees and exits with Leo.
Belle tells EJ that she’s always wiped out after her asthma flares up so she will try to get some sleep. EJ offers her his jacket again which she then accepts and goes to sleep.
Thomas tells Rachel that his dad doesn’t lie to him. Rachel remarks that he didn’t used to but Cat must be rubbing off on him. Thomas asks what she means. Rachel reveals to Thomas that Cat lied about who she was when she first came to Salem as she was living at the DiMera Mansion and pretending to be Thomas’s dead mother.
Chad and Cat continue kissing and begin to undress on the couch.
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