Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Steve and Kayla sit together in the town square, talking about how they finally both got a day off together. Kayla comments on Steve running Black Patch mostly by himself. Steve talks about wanting to honor John’s memory in keeping it going, but he does need to hire someone to help him run the agency. Steve says he hasn’t come across anyone fit for the job, but then he declares that Kayla would be perfect for the job. Steve asks if Kayla wants to be his partner and jokes that they can rename it “Sweet Patch”.
Alex greets Stephanie at home in the morning, commenting on her tossing and turning all night. Alex knows she has a lot on her mind. Stephanie admits she’s not great and talks about how Leo can’t publish his story until someone confirms it. Stephanie worries that eventually, the world will find out that she’s Anastasia Sands. Stephanie discusses her belief that Jeremy is Leo’s source due to the timing.
Gabi goes to the Titan office where Philip is reading the Spectator and says he didn’t see Theo becoming DiMera CEO coming. Gabi responds that she didn’t either.
Brady goes to the Brady Pub and runs in to Johnny. Johnny asks if he has any word on Sophia. Brady says he doesn’t and was hoping Johnny had but Johnny says it’s been radio silence. Johnny mentions having a setup in the town square for his film class, but he doesn’t expect Sophia to show up. Brady asks what if she does. Johnny says that Brady would be the first person he calls as there’s a long list of people who want to know what’s going on. Brady remarks that it seems like half of Salem is on that list.
Tate joins Holly in her dorm room. Holly mentions Arianna leaving early for class, so Tate says he’ll take all the alone time with her that he can get. They kiss until they are interrupted by a knock at the door and it’s Sophia’s mom, Amy Choi. Amy says she’s looking for Sophia. Tate responds that they are too.
Philip tells Gabi that he wishes Theo well as he’s going to have to learn on the job, but guesses Tony didn’t have any other option without Chad and EJ. Philip talks about the DiMeras while Gabi brings up the Kiriakis family talking about being stronger united lately. Philip declares that his point is that Tony was an idiot not to put Gabi in charge of DiMera.
Kayla tells Steve that he’s got to be joking about her being his partner and adds that he can’t afford her. Steve assures it’d be worth every penny as she’s proven herself to be a good partner over the years. Steve remarks that anything would be better than having EJ breathe down her neck all day at the hospital and she deserves better. Steve feels even if it’s not Black Patch, maybe it’s time for Kayla to consider a career change in general.
Alex tells Stephanie that he knows the timing of Jeremy’s arrival is suspicious but admits he ran in to him last night at the Brady Pub while picking up dinner. Stephanie asks what Jeremy said to him. Alex says he didn’t give him a chance to say much as he warned him to steer clear of her. Stephanie asks why he didn’t tell her when he first got back. Alex says Stephanie was already upset about Leo so he didn’t want to upset her further by bringing up Jeremy. Alex feels like Jeremy wasn’t running a victory lap about screwing her over while Stephanie worries that Jeremy is just a charming predator which makes him all the more dangerous. Stephanie declares that she’ll figure out who tipped Leo off after they deal with the fallout since she needs to get ahead of this and thinks she knows how to do it.
Tate brings up Sophia calling in sick to work. Amy says she wasn’t at home and never came home last night. Amy adds that she’s called Sophia but it went straight to voicemail and asks if there’s something they aren’t telling her. Tate says she isn’t the only one Sophia is avoiding as she’s ignoring their calls and texts. Amy argues that Sophia’s phone could’ve died or she could be lost or in trouble. Holly then suggests it’s possible that Sophia ran away. Amy questions why she would think that. Holly responds that she could give her a dozen reasons why.
Brady asks Johnny for some good news on the latest on him and Chanel adopting Tesoro. Johnny explains that child services are willing to reassess the case which Brady says is fantastic. Johnny says they have to prove they were setup which hinges on Sophia coming forward about what she did. Johnny declares that without Sophia, it will be tough to get this resolved.
Kayla tells Steve that she’s thought a hundred times about resigning since EJ took over the hospital, but she feels someone has to think of the patients and she wants to keep an eye on EJ because she thinks he’s up to no good. Steve asks about the reports linking the free clinic construction to the blackout. Kayla says she’s asked EJ about it but he’s always eager to change the subject.
Alex finishes a call with Kate and tells Stephanie that Kate is completely on board with Stephanie revealing herself as Anastasia Sands. Stephanie remarks that it’s better coming from her than Leo. Alex asks if she’s sure this is what she wants, reminding her that she wasn’t on board with publishing the novel at all and only did because he promised to keep her identity a secret. Stephanie responds that it’s not just about her anymore as Titan Publishing is keeping the company afloat and it could damage the company. Alex says he cares more about her than the company. Stephanie responds that if the secret is going to come out, she’d like to be in control of it. Alex encourages that it could help her career and her PR firm. Alex tells Stephanie that if they are going to release this to the press, there’s no turning back, so he asks if she’s sure she’s ready to do this. Stephanie responds that she doesn’t have a choice.
Amy demands an explanation as to what is going on. Tate responds that there are a lot of things about Sophia that she doesn’t know. Amy tells him to say what he has to say. Tate says it was a lot for him to process too, but Sophia did not give their baby up for adoption in Chicago. Amy argues that she did but Holly says he’s telling the truth, unlike what Sophia has been doing lately. Amy questions what Sophia has been lying about. Holly starts by revealing that the baby isn’t Tate’s which Amy questions. Tate says that’s not all and informs her that Sophia gave birth before she went to Chicago. Tate reveals that the baby left at the firehouse that is being fostered by the Hernandez family is Amy’s grandson.
Brady tells Johnny that if what Sophia did wasn’t cruel, he’d almost say it was impressive. Johnny says he never would’ve imagined Sophia was capable of all this. Brady understands Sophia panicked but he hopes she does right by Tate and Johnny. Johnny comments on the lies Sophia spread about he and Holly. Johnny remarks that he’s being pulled in a million different directions with his teaching job, the adoption, and the chaos at Titan-DiMera. Brady hears the split is a done deal and asks Johnny about being back at DiMera as he assumed Johnny would jump back in to the fold with Theo as CEO. Johnny says he was never really part of the DiMera inner circle and he’s enjoyed his time at Titan, getting to use his filmmaking skills in new ways. Johnny adds that when he was on trial, Brady, Philip, and Xander could’ve kicked him to the curb but they didn’t and supported him so he’d like to return the favor if Xander will still have him around instead of viewing him as an enemy.
Gabi thanks Philip for saying that. Philip calls her a huge talent and says he’s sorry to see her go. Gabi says she came to return her key card. Philip says he will miss her and wishes her luck working with the enemy. Gabi responds that she’s actually not staying with DiMera either because Tony gave her back Gabi Chic, free and clear, so she’s finally sole owner of her company again. Philip congratulates her but questions why Tony would do that.
Amy argues that this is not the Sophia she knows and questions why she should believe them. Holly says they wouldn’t lie about this. Amy argues that Holly was supposed to be Sophia’s best friend but was constantly disloyal to her. Holly argues that Sophia tried to ruin her life. Holly tells Amy that what they told her is the truth and she’s going to find out one way or another. Amy calls this a waste of time and declares that she will call the police to see if they can find Sophia. Tate calls that a good idea and offers their help but Amy says they’ve done more than enough. Amy then orders them to stay away from her and her daughter as she storms out.
Brady assures Johnny that no one at Titan think he’s a mole for DiMera and they know he has distanced himself from EJ. Johnny says all he wants to do is good work which Brady says he can do at Titan, but it’s his decision. Johnny says it’s to be continued as he has to get to the town square. Johnny thanks Brady for the talk as he then exits the Pub. Brady then gets a call from Tate, who says they need his help because they think Sophia may have run away.
Kayla tells Steve that she’s done theorizing about what EJ is up to since it’s her day off, so she doesn’t want to think about her infuriating boss. Steve asks what she would like to do instead. Kayla suggests going to the theater to see a retro horror movie. Steve then gets a call from Brady and says he’ll get right on it. Kayla guesses the movies are going to have to wait. Steve guesses they will have to take a rain check.
Philip tells Gabi that he’s happy she got control of her company again but questions what was in it for Tony. Gabi says he didn’t give it out of the goodness of his heart, but she negotiated with him. Philip questions if he even wants to know what Gabi had over him. Gabi claims it’s nothing nefarious and that the company didn’t need negative publicity, adding that Anna can work with her instead of him. Philip decides it doesn’t matter as she got what she wanted and that’s awesome. Philip asks if he can persuade her to keep Gabi Chic at Titan.
Alex tells Stephanie that if they bury the news with another press release, it might look like she’s ashamed of writing One Stormy Night. Stephanie feels teasing a big reveal might risk Leo going to the press early. Kayla then shows up at the door and greets them. Kayla says she and Steve wanted to get them a housewarming present of a succulent plant. Stephanie thanks her but says she didn’t have to come all this way and guesses that Kayla just wanted to check on her with everything going on as they hug.
Johnny joins Tate and Holly in the town square. Johnny tells Holly that he’s really glad she decided to stay at Salem U. Johnny apologizes if his actions in any way contributed in her feeling like she needed to leave. Holly says that Sophia had everyone fooled so she doesn’t blame him. Johnny says he’s sorry anyway and assures that the pictures are deleted. Tate suggests they just talk about the project. Johnny first asks if they have heard from Sophia. Tate responds that they haven’t and they actually think she might have run away. Holly adds that Sophia’s mom said she didn’t come home last night and isn’t answering texts or calls. Johnny says he’s worried about her well being but if she goes off the grid, things could get a lot more complicated for he and Chanel as they were really counting on Sophia admitting things were made up. Tate asks what if she doesn’t. Johnny worries about he and Chanel’s chances to adopt.
Amy goes to the Brady Pub in a panic, asking Brady if Roman is there because she thinks Roman may have been the last person to talk to Sophia. Brady explains that he knows what is going on and he called Roman, who just said that Sophia called in sick yesterday. Amy asks where she could be and where she could’ve gone. Brady sits her down and asks how he can help. Amy mocks the idea of him caring and remarks that Tate is claiming the baby isn’t his but she knows her daughter doesn’t sleep around. Brady reveals to her that he has a DNA test that proves Tate is not the father of Sophia’s baby. Amy questions how. Brady calls it a long story and he will tell her everything but suggests focusing on finding Sophia. Amy says that her husband is heading to the police station to file a missing persons report. Amy adds that Sophia took her tip money, her toothbrush and some clothes. Brady encourages that the police will do everything they can. Brady adds that he contacted Steve, who is the best private investigator in town and will help them find her.
Gabi tells Philip that Gabi Chic is her baby and has flip flopped from DiMera to Titan more than she can remember, so she prefers it to stand on it’s own. Gabi says she certainly won’t need to compete with Basic Black for resources anymore, but she is a business woman if Philip wants to make her an offer she can’t refuse. Philip is afraid that Titan is a little cash strapped, but a Kiriakis always pays their debts, so if Gabi cuts them a good deal now, he’ll make it worth it. Gabi calls it a compelling argument, but she’s spent months telling him how much she wanted to leave Titan. Philip reminds her that she came around because of how nice they were to her and asks if she was just stroking their egos. Gabi assures that she meant every word and that they were all great to work with, especially Philip. Gabi adds that she thought he would be happy that she was leaving because now he’s not her boss which means there’s nothing stopping them as she then kisses Philip.
Amy questions why Brady is doing this for her and Sophia. Brady responds that he knows what it’s like to have a kid go missing and he wouldn’t wish that on anyone. Steve arrives and greets Brady, so he introduces him to Amy. Steve says he’s sorry they aren’t meeting under better circumstances. Amy asks if Steve can help find her daughter. Steve assures he won’t quit until they do. Steve explains that the police is taking the camera footage of any way she could have left town. Steve says there aren’t many ways to go far undetected and she’s too young to rent a car which limits the places she could stay as most hotels won’t rent to anyone under 21. Amy isn’t sure where else she would go since her circle got much smaller when she got pregnant and started keeping to herself. Brady asks about the attorney that handled the adoption. Steve says he’s waiting to hear back but asks if Sophia has ever done anything like this before. Amy recalls when Sophia was 6, they got an argument over piano lessons and talks about her being wise beyond her years.
Johnny knows they all have a lot on their minds but says they will concentrate on their project. Johnny asks if they have any idea what their docu short will be about. Holly says she’s trying to secure an internship under Stephanie at SJPR which is covering the upcoming gala for the Tom Horton Clinic. Tate thinks it would be perfect if they team up on this since both of their families go way back with Tom. Johnny agrees and tells them to keep him updated.
Kayla asks Stephanie how Leo found out that she wrote One Stormy Night. Stephanie guesses it was from Jeremy Horton. Kayla asks if he’s causing trouble for her already. Stephanie says so much for turning over a new leaf. Kayla asks what she’s going to do about it. Stephanie responds that the only thing she can do is to beat Leo to the punch and tell the world that she is Anastasia Sands.
Philip and Gabi go to his hotel room and kiss onto the bed. Gabi asks if he has work to do but Philip says it’s a perk of being the boss and he has his hands full here as they continue kissing.
Kayla worries that Stephanie is walking a tightrope. Stephanie says there’s definitely a risk but by being in control of the message, they can mitigate the damage. Kayla gives her full support. Stephanie says they should probably prepare their family and friends that she wrote a novel with such content. Kayla guesses she means Steve specifically. Kayla jokes that she thinks Steve will be more annoyed as a private investigator that he didn’t figure it out sooner. Kayla promises to break it to Steve gently. Kayla tells Stephanie that she’s so proud of her for handling this with such grace. Stephanie thanks Kayla and Alex for everything. Stephanie guesses it’s finally time to tell the world that she is Anastasia Sands.
Holly tells Tate that she’s really excited about starting the documentary. Tate says it will be really hard to focus with all this drama going on with Sophia, so he hopes someone finds her soon.
Johnny walks past the Brady Pub as Amy comes out from the Pub and slaps him.
Brady and Steve remain in the Pub as Steve gets a message with the last known location of Sophia’s phone before she turned it off and it’s right here at midnight last night.
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