Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Xander goes to the Kiriakis Mansion and tells Maggie about Victoria having fun at the pumpkin patch. Xander comments on getting her a jack-o-lantern that he thought might scare her, but she loved it. Maggie relates that to Sarah always taking a liking to things that might frighten others. Xander asks if she means like him.
Sarah sits with Amy Choi at the hospital and tells her that she’s spoke to their psychiatrist and Marlena who both suggested the best way for Sophia to recover is intensive in-patient therapy at a mental hospital. Amy questions institutionalizing her daughter while Sarah encourages that she would have full supervision, medication, and therapy. Sarah suggests Bayview but Amy says absolutely not.
Arianna and Holly go back to their dorm room after their disciplinary meeting. Arianna remarks that it could be worse but Holly questions how.
Brady goes to the Pub and greets Tate. Tate assumes he’s there for Belle’s birthday party. Brady confirms he is and guesses he’s the first one there which he says gives them a chance to talk. Brady asks how Tate is doing. Tate says he’s pretty much feeling every emotion in the book. Brady guesses he’s kind of relieved to know he doesn’t have a kid out there somewhere. Brady adds that he’s probably also a little sad. Tate asks how he knew. Brady admits because he’s feeling the same way.
Marlena calls on Rachel to get ready to go to the Pub while Belle feels there’s no need to make a fuss over her birthday. Marlena says a family gathering at the Pub is no fuss. Rachel comes in and gives Belle her birthday present which is John’s baseball card. Belle responds that Marlena gave it to Rachel, so she can’t take that. Rachel thought she’d need to feel close to John today and says they can share it. Belle thanks her and hugs her. Marlena then gets dizzy and stumbles slightly behind them. Belle tells Rachel that was sweet and she’s glad she’s coming to her birthday dinner. Belle asks Marlena if she’s ready which she says she is.
Brady wishes he could tell Tate something to make it better or give him advice, but calls it strange to mourn the loss of a child he never really had. Tate says he wasn’t ready to be a father and wasn’t going to be raising the baby anyway, but thinking he had a kid out there is hard to make people understand. Brady questions what he means. Tate explains that he feels Holly just thinks he can snap his fingers and get over it.
Arianna encourages Holly that it’s just probation and no big deal while Holly worries that if she does anything else, she’s out. Arianna admits that sucks but says she appreciates Holly taking full responsibility for the fire when she didn’t have to. Arianna calls it so unfair since Holly is such a good person but Holly disagrees and thinks she does deserve it. Holly knows she’s done some reckless and dumb things in life but she never even had detention in high school while now she’s at risk of getting expelled from college. Arianna encourages that she got her punishment out of the way, so now she just has to stay out of trouble and all will be fine. Holly says that’s if she doesn’t screw up again, so she declares no more drinking, partying or having too much fun as she just needs to focus on school only. Holly says she’s sorry but she’s about to become the most boring roommate ever.
Maggie tells Xander that Sarah told her that she asked him to move back in. Xander clarifies that he’ll be in the guest room as they are taking it slow. Maggie hopes for the best but admits she’s worried because the stakes are high with Victoria and what’s going on at Titan. Maggie says they have mortgaged everything to save the business, including their home and Victoria’s inheritance. Xander assures that he’s very aware of the risks. Maggie asks Xander to promise they can trust him this time and to swear he will not let them down.
Sarah tells Amy that she has a daughter so she knows what she is asking. Amy asks for more time so she can take her home and sign her up for outpatient therapy. Sarah says she can’t recommend that as there are too many variables. Amy worries that going in to a facility will mark Sophia for life and people will think she’s crazy. Sarah is aware that mental illness is stigmatized in society, but warns that if Sophia doesn’t get the treatment she needs then she might not have a future.
Arianna encourages Holly that it could be worse, pointing out that Sophia went totally off the rails and is now catatonic. Holly mentions hearing that Sophia hasn’t said a word still so no one can get any answers out of her. Arianna still can’t believe that Sophia had her baby all by herself in her room. Holly says it must have been so scary but argues that it doesn’t excuse lying to Tate all summer and taking those pictures of her to send Johnny. Holly adds that Sophia may have been lying about the father of her baby the whole time. Holly hopes Sophia gets better just so she can face the consequences of her actions. Arianna says they’ll just hope she stops coming after Tate while Holly hopes that Sophia doesn’t come back to Salem U.
Marlena, Belle, and Rachel join Brady at the Pub for Belle’s birthday. Brady hugs her as Belle acknowledges it’s her first birthday without John but she’s glad to be around family. Tate comes over and hugs Belle, wishing her a happy birthday. Tate then takes Rachel to get a milkshake. Rachel stops Tate and says she heard she’s not an aunt anymore which Tate confirms. Tate asks if she’s bummed about it. Rachel responds that she doesn’t know what to feel about it. Tate says him either as he hugs her.
Maggie tells Xander that she has always been his biggest champion. Xander adds that she has at times also been his fiercest critic. Maggie says she’s seen how much he changed when he fell in love with Sarah, calling him a different man from when he first came to town. Xander says it hasn’t been a straight line. Maggie recalls not long ago, she nearly called the police on him for kidnapping his daughter. Xander calls that a very dark time for he and Sarah, noting they have moved past that. Maggie brings up knowing that Xander is seeing Marlena and working on his anger issues. Xander asks what she is afraid of then. Maggie says she’s afraid of history repeating itself and worrying that Xander will go off again when things go south. Xander responds that he’s incredibly grateful to be given a second chance, so he won’t let her, Sarah, and Victoria down. Maggie says it’s been a very long time since Sarah had hope, but she knows no one has ever made her happier than Xander or more miserable. Maggie warns that Sarah can’t take another heartbreak. Xander responds that he can’t either.
Rachel tells Tate that her milkshake is amazing. Tate asks about school. Rachel says it’s okay and mentions having Jeremy as their new teacher. Rachel adds that he lives with Thomas, so he never gets mad at Thomas for talking but always gets mad at her. Rachel comments that if her mom were around, she’d march down to the school and talk with him. Tate says he knows she really misses her mom and that maybe she can go see her soon. Rachel says she hopes so and that Marlena said she would take her. Tate brings up that his mom was in prison too and he really missed her a lot, but she’s out now and it just feels like a bad dream. Belle gets a work call and promises to be quick as she steps away to answer. Marlena asks Brady about work. Brady calls it stressful, given the separation of DiMera and Titan. Marlena asks if he’s had any problems with Xander. Brady says surprisingly no, so Marlena must be working miracles with anger management because he’s been cool throughout this mess. Marlena says she’s very glad to hear that. Brady adds that he’s getting along with Xander and everything’s fine, but he’s not sure he wants to stick with Titan or what he wants to do with the rest of his life. Marlena didn’t know he felt that way. Brady admits he has been feeling it for awhile and thinks it’s because of losing John making him think about what’s important. Brady adds that the thought of Basic Black being outside the family makes him crazy. Marlena says that John was incredibly proud of Basic Black but he would never want Brady to feel obligated to run it and would understand if he wanted to do something else. Brady states that he just doesn’t know what that something else is.
Holly finds a piece of clothing that still has a stain from the fire and throws it away. Holly thanks Arianna for bringing all of her clothes in and says it must have been heavy. Arianna says she got some help from a hot guy. Arianna adds that she thought he was just random but then she saw his picture in the paper and realized it was Theo. Arianna says she didn’t recognize him and doesn’t think he recognized her either. Holly points out that Theo is way too old for her and says she’s learned from Johnny that you do not want to be thirsting after an older guy. Arianna agrees and jokes that she’ll go back to being the supportive friend with no love life. Holly encourages that Arianna will find someone.
Amy remarks that Sarah must think she’s a terrible mother, knowing that her daughter gave birth on her own and never confided in her, so she had no idea what she was going through. Sarah says she knows how hard parenting can be. Sarah adds that she’s been a doctor for a long time and knows how stressful Sophia’s situation was. Sarah adds that she may have made questionable decisions along the way, but ultimately she did what she felt was right to protect her child. Sarah encourages that Amy raised a brave and resourceful daughter and they both deserve credit for that, but now Amy has to do what’s right to protect Sophia.
Maggie tells Xander that she’s just trying to protect her daughter. Xander insists that things are different this time and in the past, he didn’t have the tools he has now as Marlena is helping him with triggers and coping mechanisms. Xander assures that he does not want to go back to the way he used to be and that he’s committed to moving forward as a better husband, father, and man. Maggie says she’s heard that before. Xander asks how he can reassure her. Maggie brings up Konstantin’s deception and then Philip’s and being blindsided by Tony’s lawsuit. Maggie needs to know there are no more lies or secrets that could come out. Xander asks what she’s afraid that he might be lying about. Maggie responds that she’ll let him tell her that. Maggie adds that his silence tells her that there is something else.
Rachel asks Brady how come Tate had to leave. Brady says he had to go check in with a friend. Belle tells Brady that she wanted to run something by him because EJ came by earlier. Brady questions what he wanted. Marlena sends Rachel to refill her milkshake. Belle says that’s a good call as Rachel didn’t need to hear any of this. Brady asks what EJ wanted. Belle explains that EJ was pressuring her to throw the book at Sophia for what she did to Johnny and she doesn’t think it required felony charges, but since Tate was also affected, she wanted to get Brady’s thoughts on it. Brady agrees that Sophia has been through enough. Marlena agrees as Sophia hurt a lot of people but is also suffering herself.
Amy guesses Sarah has known about this for awhile and that Sophia talked to her about the baby. Sarah confirms which Amy understands was doctor-patient confidentiality. Amy can’t help but feel jealous. Sarah says the only reason Sophia opened up to her is because she confronted her. Amy complains that Sophia hid the truth from her for months and now won’t even look at her. Sarah says from what Marlena says, Sophia is protecting herself by disassociating from the situation. Amy wonders how long it will be. Sarah says she doesn’t know which is why she thinks the best thing to do is support their plan.
Tate goes to see Holly at the dorms. Arianna decides to go study at the library. Holly says she has a lot of studying to do herself. Tate offers to help and tries to kiss her but Holly stops him.
Xander gives Maggie his word that he will never betray Sarah or Victoria ever again. Maggie says he didn’t answer her question and asks if he’s hiding something. Maggie guesses it’s Philip’s attack which Xander questions. Maggie says she’s been thinking a lot about that day and what she personally witnessed. Maggie reminds him that she was here when he came home and the look in his eyes plus his hand being scratched up. Xander says they’ve been through all of this. Maggie says that they were all convinced that Xander had done it, but Philip came forward and cleared him so Sarah was relieved and they were all united as a family. Maggie declares that the truth is, she knew and has always known deep in her soul that it was him. Xander asks why she can’t just let it go. Maggie cries that she can’t let it go because she loves him but she knows who he is and who he’s been. Maggie remembers what he did to Brady. Maggie adds that Xander never denied hurting Philip before he let him off the hook and he just skirted the question like he is doing now.
Tate asks Holly if there’s a better time for him to come over. Holly says she’s sorry but she has to rewrite the film paper she deleted and they should probably start working on their questions for their project. Tate says they can do all that tomorrow but Holly pulls away and says she told him not tonight, leaving Tate confused.
Amy sits with Sophia and tells her that she spoke to her doctors, who want her to move her to another hospital where she can stay and get around the clock care because they think it’s the best way for her to get well and she agrees. Sophia remains catatonic as Amy asks if she understands what she’s saying.
Xander tells Maggie that he doesn’t understand what she’s asking him. Maggie asks if Xander attacked Philip. Xander can’t believe they are back to this again when she heard what Philip said. Maggie shouts that she doesn’t care what Philip said as she wants to hear Xander say it. Maggie tells him to answer the question as Sarah comes home and asks what’s going on. Maggie orders Xander to look Sarah in the eye and tell her that he didn’t attack Philip. Sarah questions why they are back to this. Maggie responds that it’s because Xander has been lying to her.
Rachel tells Belle that she should have a milkshake for her birthday. Belle jokes with Brady about desserts when they were kids. Rachel joins in until she accidentally drops her milkshake glass, triggering a flashback to when she broke the glass figure at the DiMera Mansion. Marlena asks if she’s alright. Brady and Belle encourage Rachel while Rachel feels she made such a mess. Marlena takes Rachel outside to get some fresh air. Belle wonders what that was about. Brady says he has no idea.
Marlena takes Rachel outside and asks if she’s sure she’s okay as she seemed upset when she dropped her milkshake. Rachel explains that it reminded her of when she dropped EJ’s paper weight and he got really mad at her. Marlena assures that EJ wasn’t angry and understood it was an accident. Marlena asks if anything else is bothering her. Rachel says no and asks what else there would be. Marlena says nothing at all and that everything is going to be okay. Rachel asks if they can go back inside as she wants to be with Brady. Marlena says of course, so they head back in to the Pub. Brady asks if everything is okay. Marlena says everything is fine.
Tate asks if Holly is mad at him. Holly says she’s not mad, but he didn’t even ask her about the disciplinary hearing. Tate apologizes and admits he forgot, but says it was obviously okay since she’s still here. Holly says she didn’t get kicked out, but she’s on probation. Tate says that’s no big deal but Holly argues that it is to her and remarks that she’s not used to getting kicked out of schools like he is. Holly then apologizes, saying she didn’t mean that and that she’s just stressed. Tate asks if they are good. Tate knows he wanted to take things slow but guesses he just needs her right now. Holly responds that she needs him too but after everything with the baby and now Sophia’s condition and the fire, it’s not like they can just pick up and jump back in to where they left off. Tate brings up when they are here together but Holly repeats not tonight. Tate guesses he will see her later then and exits.
Amy tells Sophia that she’s going to miss her so much and she deeply regrets how hard she was on her when she learned that she was pregnant and not supporting Sophia’s decision to give the baby up for adoption. Amy cries that she wants her to know that she loves her with all her heart. Amy states that Sophia is her oldest, the one who made her a mom, and always her pride and joy.
Sarah asks Maggie to give them a minute, so she exits. Sarah questions Xander as to why Maggie is saying he’s lying. Xander responds that he doesn’t know as he got home and Maggie started hurling accusations at him. Sarah says that doesn’t make sense and that Xander must have done something. Xander questions her thinking he’s lying now but Sarah says of course not, so Xander hopes she won’t put him through this ridiculous exercise. Sarah questions if it’s ridiculous since Maggie just wants her to be safe and happy and she’s rooting for them. Sarah feels that Maggie bringing it up again must be for a reason. Xander argues that they were doing so well and had a wonderful day with Victoria. Sarah demands Xander look her in the eye and tell her that he didn’t attack Philip. Xander then admits he can’t tell her that because it isn’t true. Xander reveals that it was him who attacked Philip.
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