Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Xander goes to see Marlena, who asks where Sarah is. Xander informs her that she’s not coming.
Brady brings Sarah to a vacant room. Sarah says this is not where she thought he was taking her as she thought they were going to lunch. Brady says they will after she works up an appetite and hopes she will find some relief here.
JJ enters the Brady Pub and sees Theo seated at a table. JJ approaches and asks if Theo has a minute.
Jennifer goes to the Spectator where Chad asks what brings her by. Jennifer says she thinks he knows.
Cat questions EJ saying that Tony is missing. EJ explains that Anna and Tony are on a cruise in Monte Carlo but Tony couldn’t stay away from work, so he scheduled a meeting in Athens but never made it back. Cat asks what he thinks happened. EJ says has no idea but Anna thinks Tony may have been a victim of foul play.
Theo tells JJ that he has a few minutes and asks what’s on his mind. JJ sits down and says he thought a lot about what happened in the town square. JJ informs Theo that he went to Jada and offered his resignation but she talked him out of quitting, though she did encourage him to take a leave of absence while he works out things with the department psychiatrist, so that’s where he’s at right now. Theo isn’t sure why JJ is telling him this. JJ says that even though he’s going to continue his therapy, he won’t be able to work this out unless he talks it over with him.
Chad asks Jennifer if this is about the kids. Jennifer clarifies that she came to file her story about Tom since she knows he wanted the copy editor to look at it first. Chad says she could’ve just e-mailed. Jennifer admits she also came by because she feels like she owes him an apology for being really harsh with him lately and saying a lot of hurtful things which was really unfair. Jennifer tells Chad how grateful that she is that he’s doing the right thing and putting his relationship with Cat behind him.
EJ tells Cat that Tony is an experienced world traveler while Anna is known to panic. Cat thinks Anna may have good reason to panic. EJ encourages that Tony could’ve just lost track of time, so for now he will refrain from drawing attention. Cat asks what if it’s not and asks if EJ wouldn’t rather be safe than sorry because if Tony is actually in trouble, every second counts.
Brady tells Sarah that this is a rage room to get out all anger and frustration. Brady gives an example of taking a bat and smashing everything in the room. Sarah appreciates what he’s trying to do, but says she’s upset because her soon to be ex-husband is a cruel son of a bitch, so she doesn’t think going off on inanimate objects will be therapeutic for her. Brady encourages that people get angry and she has every right to be angry at Xander. Brady says here, she can get her anger out in a safe, controlled environment which he thinks is exactly what she needs.
Marlena guesses something has happened since their last session. Xander confirms quite a bit has happened and informs her that Sarah has filed for divorce and sole custody of Victoria without visitation. Xander admits he has no one to blame but himself.
Theo tells JJ that it’s not his responsibility to assuage his guilt. JJ says he’s misunderstanding what he’s saying. JJ tells Theo that his friendship is very important to him and swears that if he knew going back to the police force would be so upsetting to him, he never would have. JJ adds that he only did because Salem was short on cops and they wanted him back. JJ feels it could be a chance for him to make things right for how he handled things before. JJ hopes that he can make a difference, not just in the community but on the force. JJ tells Theo that he wants to stay on the job. Theo questions if he’s seriously asking for his permission to stay with the Salem PD. JJ guesses that he is and tells Theo to say the word if he doesn’t want him to stay on the job.
EJ agrees with Cat that if something awful has happened to Tony, every second counts so there is something she can do. EJ says his family will need to be made aware and he will need to speak to Theo about if this needs to go public. EJ says he will likely have his hands full, so he asks Cat to track down Chad to let him know what’s going on.
Chad assures Jennifer that he will always put his family first. Chad says everything that happened between he and Cat took him by surprise, since in the beginning he was just as angry with her as the rest of them, so he never expected to have feelings for her. Jennifer thinks Chad’s feelings came from the love he had for Abigail and that belongs to her, not Cat. Chad apologizes for hurting Jennifer, Jack, and Thomas. Jennifer talks about Thomas having a really hard time through all of this. Jennifer knows they have been going around the issue of Thomas wanting to live with her and Jack in Boston, so she really thinks they need to clear the air on this.
Sarah comments on Brady knowing what he’s talking about and asks if he’s been to a rage room before. Brady says he has many times including very recently when he found out that Kristen had Rachel testify against Johnny when she was the one who shot EJ. Brady explains that taking your anger out here is better than trying to find comfort in a bottle. Brady tells Sarah there’s only one way to find out if it works for her and asks if she wants to let out everything Xander has put her through. Sarah agrees to do it.
Xander explains to Marlena that he had a wonderful day with Victoria at the pumpkin patch and then when he went downstairs, Maggie went off on him and warning him that there better not be any more surprises that could break Sarah’s heart. Marlena assumes she was onto something. Xander says it’s like Maggie had x-ray vision in to your soul and she just kept pushing, then Sarah came home and Maggie told him to look Sarah in the eye and tell her the truth about Philip. Marlena asks what Xander’s answer was. Xander responds that he couldn’t lie to Sarah anymore so he admitted that it was he who attacked Philip.
Cat questions EJ wanting her to tell Chad that Tony is missing. EJ knows it’s a big ask because of how things ended between her and Chad and he doesn’t mean to be insensitive, but things like this travel quickly, so he thinks it would be better for Chad to hear it from a friendly face. Cat agrees to whatever EJ needs and exits the office.
Theo doesn’t think it’s fair for JJ to put this decision on him. JJ clarifies that’s not what he’s doing and that he’s just asking him to help him with it. JJ says he never would’ve involved him in the first place if he hadn’t flipped out when he found out he was back on the force. Theo questions JJ thinking he flipped out. JJ says he didn’t mean it like that. Theo argues that the time to talk about this was before he became a cop again in the first place. Theo remarks that he doesn’t need Paulina or Jada blaming him for the police department being short, so he can’t be the one to make that decision for him and he has to make his own choice about it. Theo gets a text and says he has to go, then quickly exits the Pub.
Marlena brings up when the topic of Philip’s attack came up in previous sessions. Xander admits he lied, evaded her questions, and was doing everything he can to put that in the past or else he’d have to see himself as a thug and a homicidal maniac. Xander says he repaid Sarah for having faith in him by letting her apologize over and over again when he knew she had nothing to atone for and he just stood there without saying a word. Xander declares that on top of everything else, he’s a hypocrite. Marlena asks how Sarah reacted to the truth. Xander responds that she made it clear that she hates him and wants nothing to do with him ever again. Xander adds that Sarah couldn’t possibly hate him as much as he hates himself.
Sarah puts on goggles and begins utilizing the rage room by smashing glasses and using a bat on a punching bag and a pile of tires, while yelling about Xander. Sarah finishes and sits down to catch her breath.
Jennifer tells Chad that she would love to spend every day with her grandchildren but she never suggested they come live with them in Boston. Chad says he knows. Chad hates that Thomas found out about he and Cat the way he did and he’s been trying to get through to him but Thomas won’t let him in. Chad feels Thomas won’t as long as he thinks living with Jack and Jennifer is a viable option. Chad appreciates that Jennifer didn’t plant that seed, but says he will need her to be a little more unambiguous with him to make it clear that won’t be happening. Jennifer understands and agrees to tell him that’s never going to happen. Chad thanks her. Jennifer believes that is what’s best for Thomas and Charlotte. Jennifer adds that she needs something from Chad. She asks for him to promise that he will keep Cat out of their lives. Chad promises that his relationship with Cat is over forever right as Cat arrives at the door.
Theo goes to EJ’s office. EJ tells Theo about Anna not hearing from Tony. Theo says he last spoke to Tony last night about his meeting with Xander and they were supposed to talk about last steps before DiMera is officially separated from Titan, but guesses that will have to wait. EJ tells Theo that he’s happy to step in if he needs any help with DiMera.
Cat tells Chad that EJ sent her to tell him that Tony is missing, explaining that Anna called EJ and said Tony never returned from a meeting and now the Greek authorities are involved. Cat apologizes as she knows this is upsetting news to hear and then exits back out. Chad tells Jennifer that he’s sorry but he has to call EJ and figure out what’s going on. Chad assures that he had no idea Cat was going to show up. Jennifer calls it a reality check for her that they both live in Salem, so there’s no way they will totally avoid each other all the time.
Brady returns to the rage room and asks Sarah how it was. Sarah admits it was exhilarating and eye opening because what she did here is what Xander wanted to do to Brady and what he did do to Philip. Sarah says she’s feeling so guilty about beating the hell out of inanimate objects while she doubts Xander even thought twice about doing it to an actual person with no remorse or regret. Sarah declares that she married a monster and part of her knows that she can never let him be around Victoria again. Sarah knows Xander would never hurt her physically, but the pain he has caused her is just as real as any broken bone and she never wants Victoria to feel that. Brady says he understands. Sarah admits that another part of her feels like she’s a monster too for wanting Xander out of his daughter’s life forever.
Marlena asks Xander what he plans to do now that the secret is out. Xander says his first instinct is to fight for Sarah but he doesn’t see how or with Maggie, who tried to push Philip to turn him in. Marlena asks if he thinks Philip would do that. Xander informs her that he flat out refused and even blocked Maggie’s attempt to push him out of Titan, so he’s oddly been his biggest ally in all of this. Xander says even if Philip covers for him, plenty of other people could testify about all the other horrible things he’s done, so no judge in the world would want him anywhere near his daughter. Xander declares maybe it would be best for Victoria if he just walked away. Marlena questions if he really thinks his daughter would be better off without him in her life. Xander responds that he just keeps hurting the people he loves and he’d rather die than hurt Victoria. Marlena thinks they need to do a lot of work on why he keeps hurting the people he loves. Xander wishes he could answer that. Marlena thinks he’s judging himself too harshly and he doesn’t know what the future holds for him, but he thinks there’s an enormous capacity for growth and healing, especially with something meaningful to live for. Marlena feels they have made so much progress in these sessions, so she hopes he doesn’t give up on it. Xander assures that he wants to get better, but he can’t do it by himself, so he asks if Marlena will keep seeing him even now that she knows everything he’s done.
Brady tells Sarah not to talk about herself like that ever again, calling her one of the most generous people he knows. Sarah brings up that she already filed for divorce and she’s seeking full custody of Victoria with no visitation, questioning how that’s kind and generous. Brady understands she feels that’s right and gets that she wants to protect her little girl. Sarah is surprised Brady is being so empathetic. Sarah points out that Brady didn’t protect his little girl that way and decided it was best for Rachel to have a relationship with her mother. Brady says it’s not the same since Rachel basically grew up with Kristen while Victoria is only two and her memories aren’t fully formed yet. Brady states that if there was ever a time to break it off, now would be the time. Sarah asks if he’s saying she’s making the right decision. Brady responds that if he was under those circumstances, he would do the exact same thing.
Cat walks through the town square, on the phone with Rafe, telling him that she was there when EJ got the call about Tony missing. Cat adds that she let the ISA know and suggests Rafe let the FBI know. Cat then finishes the call and hangs up as Chad approaches. Cat tells Chad that she needs to say she’s sorry.
Theo appreciates EJ’s offer but question how he can talk about the company when his brother is missing. EJ says it may sound callous but if business stopped every time there was a crisis, DiMera Enterprises would’ve shut down long ago. Theo argues that if there is foul play in Tony’s disappearance, they can’t just act like nothing happened. EJ says they are doing no such thing, but when they do act, they will do so quickly and stoic. EJ then gets a call back from Anna. EJ says that’s a relief but questions Anna saying it’s not.
Jennifer goes home to find JJ sitting on the couch alone in thought in the living room. Jennifer asks what he’s doing home. Jennifer asks if he’s okay. JJ responds that he’s not and that there’s something he hasn’t told her. Jennifer asks what it is and assures that she’s there for him. Jennifer questions what has him so upset. JJ informs her that during the blackout, he was in the town square policing the area and he saw some guy in the distance, so he stopped him, but when he realized it was Theo, he felt terrible and apologized but Theo was really upset with him. JJ says it brought back up the shooting for both of them, so he decided to take a leave of absence from the police department and now he is struggling with whether to remain on the force or resign. Jennifer questions why he didn’t say anything. JJ responds that it’s because he is so ashamed. Jennifer encourages that he has no reason to feel ashamed and that taking a leave of absence and talking to a psychiatrist shows that he cares. Jennifer adds that Theo is right that whether JJ decides to rejoin the force or not is a decision he has to make on his own. Jennifer is sorry that he’s been struggling with this because she’s been preoccupied but insists that she’s there for him and she loves him so much as she hugs him.
EJ tells Anna that what’s important is that Tony is alive and well. EJ says to keep him posted as he hangs up. Theo asks what happened. EJ informs him that Anna received a message that Tony’s meeting ran long, so he simply missed the boat back and will rejoin the crew on the next one. Theo says that’s great. EJ complains that instead of being relieved, Anna is outraged and says there will be hell to pay for Tony embarrassing her. EJ jokes that if he was trapped at sea with Anna, he would miss his boat too.
Chad tells Cat that she doesn’t have to apologize. Cat feels she does for going in to his office at the worst possible time as she had no idea Jennifer would be there. Chad calls it a lesson Jennifer had to learn that they are bound to bump in to each other from time to time which she said herself. Chad gets a call from EJ and asks on the latest with Tony. Chad is excited by the news and thanks EJ for letting him know as he hangs up. Chad informs Cat that they found Tony and everything is good and he’s okay. Cat calls that amazing news and tells Chad that she’ll see him around as Chad walks away.
Sarah thanks Brady for bringing her to the rage room. Brady is glad it had the desired effect. Sarah says it’s good to know she has an outlet for all of her anger. Sarah thanks Brady for listening and understanding. Brady says that’s what friends are for as he hugs her.
Marlena tells Xander that she will agree to keep seeing him as long as he agrees to complete transparency during their sessions, which Xander promises. Xander asks Marlena as a psychiatrist and as someone who knows Sarah well, if she thinks there’s any way he can fix things with her. Marlena suggests fixing things with him first and then seeing where things go. Xander agrees to do that because as she said, he does have something meaningful in his life in his daughter, Victoria.
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