Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Paulina joins Jada in her office at the police station. Jada comments on it being a relatively quiet Halloween so far. Paulina feels that’s going to change when it gets dark. Jada says she has beefed up police presence around the town square. Paulina feels they will need that, bringing up that they have the book store grand opening, the pumpkin carving contest, and people still being on edge from the blackout.
Julie brings Jeremy to the book store grand opening. Jeremy praises the store and they talk about his time as a teacher so far. Stephanie then arrives and sees Jeremy.
Steve and Kayla are with Abe at the Brady Pub. They talk about being glad to do this and wanting to do it more often. Roman comes over and checks on their food which they praise. Roman congratulates Abe on Theo’s new CEO job but Abe is not sure congratulations are in order.
JJ meets Theo in the town square to let him know that he thought things through and made a decision about returning to the police force.
Roman guesses Abe is not thrilled about Theo working so closely with the DiMeras. Abe asks if they would feel different if it was their children. Steve thinks it’s different for Theo since the DiMeras are his family. Kayla agrees that Theo is up to making things better at DiMera Enterprises. Abe comments on that sounding like Paulina.
Jada encourages Paulina that things will go smoothly. Paulina knew she would have things under control. Jada mentions being off tonight but says she will be in the town square as a private citizen with a friend which Paulina questions. Jada reveals that she actually has a date that she hasn’t met in person yet.
Julie welcomes Stephanie and tells Jeremy that they are presenting Anastasia Sands new novel. Julie remarks that they have a big reveal that will be quite the surprise. Stephanie comments that it will be a surprise to some more than others.
Theo asks what JJ decided, but Abe approaches and greets them so Theo tells JJ they will talk about this later. JJ tells Abe that it’s good to see him and walks away. Abe asks Theo what that was all about. Theo explains that he and JJ have just been having a disagreement about JJ returning to the force as he thought JJ shouldn’t have. Abe points out that it’s JJ’s decision to make. Theo questions Abe now being for people making their own decisions and asks about his decision to work for DiMera. Abe says that’s very different since he’s his son. Theo responds that JJ may not be family but he wanted him to weigh in after an incident during the blackout which Abe questions. Theo explains that JJ stopped him when he was on his way to city hall to retrieve Paulina’s phone as he saw him from a distance and thought he was there to loot or something until he saw it was him. Abe questions why he didn’t tell him about this before. Theo says he knows how upset Abe was when he did get shot, so he didn’t want him to relive that as he wouldn’t wish that pain upon him.
Paulina asks Jada who the lucky man is that she’s yet to meet in person. JJ then arrives, interrupting them. Jada asks what she can help him with. JJ informs her that he has carefully considered his options and decided that he’s ready to come back to the force.
Kayla talks about Julie being busy at the book store and the launch of Anastasia Sands’ new novel. Roman comments on Anastasia’s new book being quite different than the last one, mentioning that Kate showed him parts of the first novel while editing and it was pretty juicy.
Jeremy tells Julie about the pumpkin chucking contest for his students where they learn about physics. Jeremy says he hopes everything goes well tonight for Julie and Stephanie as he then exits the book store. Julie comments to Stephanie on the tension and asks if there’s something going on between her and Jeremy that she should know about.
Jada tells JJ that she’s so glad he decided to stay as he’s a valuable part of the force. Paulina agrees and says she’s interested in keeping the police department fully staffed. Paulina admits she is concerned about how Theo will feel about this. JJ says he is too and he was about to tell Theo of his decision but Abe showed up and he doesn’t think Theo wanted to talk about it in front of his dad. JJ promises to tell Theo soon as he takes his feelings very seriously. JJ adds that he plans to continue with his therapy and training which Paulina and Jada call a good idea. Jada tells JJ that he can go on home for the night and report for duty in the morning.
Theo tells Abe that he told JJ that as long as he could promise not to make the same mistake with anyone else, then it was ultimately his call. Abe comments that Theo is handling it well. Theo knows Abe wishes he told him before, but argues that he hasn’t been easy to talk to lately because of him working at DiMera. Theo says they don’t have to talk about it all again as they know how each other feels about it. Theo adds that he knew how upset Abe would be about him and JJ as he wishes he hadn’t told him about it. Abe is glad he did so he didn’t keep it bottled up inside. Theo informs him that he didn’t keep it inside as he did talk to Jada and Paulina about it. Abe says he has to get to his tutoring appointment at the book store and walks away. Jeremy drags his pumpkin launcher in to the town square as JJ walks by and talks with him about it. JJ offers to help but Jeremy says he’s got it under control and could use the distraction. JJ asks if everything is okay. Jeremy responds that something from his past keeps coming back to bite him that he wishes he could undo. JJ relates to feeling the same.
Roman talks to Kayla and Steve about One Stormy Night being intense and racy. Roman then goes back to work as Kayla and Steve talk about Stephanie being outed to the world soon as Anastasia Sands. Kayla knows it might get awkward but she’s proud of Stephanie being a best selling author with people raving about how well her story is written. Kayla encourages telling Stephanie how proud they are because she will need their support. Steve agrees, especially if Jeremy keeps giving her trouble. Steve brings up Stephanie being pretty sure that Jeremy outed her to Leo which is why she is revealing her identity today. Kayla says even if Jeremy didn’t out her, she won’t feel Stephanie is safe until Jeremy is out of town for good.
Stephanie tells Julie that it’s not a big deal as she and Jeremy didn’t end things on the best terms when they dated years ago, so she’d prefer to steer clear of him. Abe arrives and greets them. Stephanie calls it a treat since she feels like she hardly sees Abe as they don’t work together anymore. They talk about missing Body and Soul. Abe hopes he’s not late for work but Julie informs him that his student has not yet shown up.
Kayla knows Steve doesn’t sit idly by when someone he loves is in danger, so she questions what he did. Steve says nothing major but he had Rafe run a background check on Jeremy. Steve admits he seems clean as far as financial, credit, education, and records. Steve says there was nothing since Jeremy cleared up his legal trouble all those years ago. Kayla asks if Steve knows what happened between Stephanie and Jeremy back then. Steve said she never opened up about the details. Kayla says whatever it is must have been serious because whenever Jeremy is around, Stephanie is very uncomfortable.
Jeremy tells JJ that he feels like if he could find the right words and deliver them the right way, everyone could move on but every time he tries, it makes things worse. JJ is in the same boat but he’s starting to realize that words don’t really fix the problem as only actions can. Jeremy agrees that they actually have to show people the change.
Paulina finds Theo outside the Pub and says it looks like he’s getting a very serious message and questions if the troubled look on his face is about her. Theo reveals it actually is as he was just about to text her because he spoke with Abe and he was pretty upset that Paulina knew about his disagreement with JJ before he did. Theo hopes Abe isn’t upset with her. Paulina felt that it wasn’t her place to bring it up and that Theo would tell him if he wanted to. Theo repeats that he just doesn’t want Abe to get upset with her over it after how he reacted to feeling like Paulina encouraged him to take the CEO job. Paulina doesn’t recall actually encouraging him and just felt he should make his own decision. Paulina tells Theo not to worry as she and Abe can withstand a few disagreements.
Abe tells Julie that it doesn’t look like his new student is going to show up after all but Julie says they spoke too soon as Liam then arrives. Abe tells Liam it’s nice to meet him as they shake hands. Julie introduces herself and tells Liam that she’s very glad he could make it as she’s a big believer in the literacy program. Julie says to give her a call if they need anything as she walks away. Abe tells Liam that first they need to set a few ground rules which he questions. Abe says if they agree on a time to meet, he expects them both to be there at that time. Liam agrees to whatever he says. Abe tells Liam that his goal is to see him succeed at this program, so it’s important to him that he wants that too. Abe asks if Liam can commit to making an effort. Liam says he guesses so. Abe guesses that’s as good as it’s going to get and tells him to take a seat so they can get to work.
Kayla and Steve join Stephanie in the town square where she is setting up for her book launch. Stephanie thanks them for coming. Steve jokes that they wouldn’t miss the launch of their very own secret romance author. Stephanie says it won’t be secret for long and asks if it won’t be too weird for them. Kayla assures that they want to be there for her in case things get crazy after the announcement. Steve asks what her new book is about. Stephanie reveals it’s about a novelist who disappears on Halloween, comparing it to Agatha Christie. Steve says that sounds great as he’s always been a sucker for a good mystery. Kayla remarks that she’s just glad it’s totally fiction this time. They then see Jeremy talking to JJ in the distance.
Abe works with Liam on reading. Liam stops and says he’s not feeling the book at all, so he asks if they can get a coffee and chill. Abe says they are not here for that, but to improve his reading. Liam argues that he can read just fine but he doesn’t vibe with the book. Abe argues that it’s a condition of his probation. Liam points out that he’s here. Abe says he can’t sign off on their session unless he tries to learn something. Liam complains that if Abe is going to give him a hard time, he’ll just bounce and find a new tutor.
Paulina asks Theo how everything is at DiMera. Theo says it’s fine so far and that Tony had been showing him the ropes, until he disappeared which Paulina questions.
Julie joins Steve and Kayla in the town square and asks if they are ready for their daughter’s big event. Kayla confirms they are. Julie asks where Stephanie is. Steve says she just went home to change but she’ll be back. Julie guesses she’ll wear something to wow her fans. Julie can’t wait to see everyone’s reaction when they discover that Anastasia Sands has been in Salem this entire time. Julie admits she’s really getting excited about the big reveal but guesses they aren’t. Kayla reveals it’s actually Stephanie that’s not excited. Steve explains that this isn’t something Stephanie wanted or planned to do and that she wouldn’t be revealing her identity if it wasn’t for Jeremy. Julie asks what Jeremy has to do with it. Kayla explains that Stephanie thinks Jeremy outed her to Leo. Julie understands then why Stephanie wasn’t too happy to see him but questions what reason Jeremy would have to do that.
Stephanie goes home and runs in to Jeremy in the hallway. Stephanie is shocked and questions what the hell he’s doing there.
Theo explains to Paulina that Tony went on a cruise with Anna and went to a business meeting, but never came back to the boat. Theo adds that Tony got left behind while Anna was taking a nap and didn’t realize his absence until it was too late. Theo says they were worried that something happened to Tony but he just didn’t have reception at the meeting and now all is well. Paulina is glad but says she’s sorry that Tony left him hanging at DiMera. Theo says it’s okay as everyone has been reporting to him now and with Rita as his right hand woman, everything has been proceeding as he and Tony planned. Theo adds that he’s mostly been focused on untangling Titan from DiMera. Paulina says that sounds like quite the challenge but she’s sure no one could handle it like him. Theo thanks her for encouraging him to take the job. Theo says he knows she just wanted him to make his own decision, but he took it as encouragement and he plans to prove Abe and everyone else wrong. Paulina admits she knew it would be the right call.
Abe warns Liam that if he walks out the door, he will be forced to call the district attorney to tell her this plea deal is not working out for him. Liam questions if he’d seriously do that. Abe says if Liam doesn’t have time for this, then he doesn’t either. Liam then sits back down and resumes reading the book. Julie comes back in and gives Abe a thumbs up.
Stephanie reminds Jeremy that she told him to stay away from her. Jada then comes home and meets Jeremy, revealing to Stephanie that she and Jeremy connected on a dating app and she was meaning to tell her. Stephanie tells Jada that she wishes she had. Jada says they’ve both been pretty busy. Stephanie gets a call and heads in to her apartment to answer it. Jada tells Jeremy that she’s ready when he is. Jeremy comments that Jada is even more beautiful than her picture as they walk away together. Stephanie then comes back out from her apartment still in shock, but sees that Jada and Jeremy have already left.
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