Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Cat goes to see Rafe at home. Rafe mentions wanting to be debriefed on the gala and adds that he’s about to head to the prison to check for any updates on Kristen. Rafe then notices Cat’s injured arm and asks what happened.
At the hospital, Brady and Rachel talk to Sarah. Brady thinks Marlena looked better. Sarah agrees and that she has to be relieved by the potential diagnosis. Sarah hopes the lab results will give them an official confirmation. Rachel asks if Marlena is going to get better. Brady assures that she will because she’s a fighter and adds that they are very lucky to have Dr. Sarah looking out for their family. Rachel gets an upset look so Brady asks what’s wrong. Rachel thinks back to seeing Brady and Sarah hugging, but then tells Brady that it’s nothing.
Chad goes home and asks Jennifer if they can talk, saying he wants what’s best for Thomas and Charlotte too but Jennifer walks out of the house.
Xander meets Justin in the town square and asks if he brought what he asked for.
Cat tells Rafe there was a little purse snatching at the park last night and that his self-defense lessons came in handy, but she tweaked her wrist in the process and she’s okay as it’s just a sprain. Cat tells Rafe not to be impressed with her yet because things at the gala did not go according to plan.
Jeremy tells Chad that he just checked on Thomas and his shoulder’s looking better. Chad thanks him but says Thomas still is not letting him in. Chad says he’s stuck in a nightmare as Thomas and Jennifer want nothing to do with him while Charlotte has no idea what’s going on. Jeremy mentions hearing Jennifer wants to sue him for custody of the kids. Chad tells him that he tried to talk to Jennifer but she just walked out of the house. Jeremy points out that Thomas’s accident could’ve been worse and maybe now that he’s doing better, Jennifer will see that she overreacted. Chad says he hopes so.
Jennifer goes to see Justin at the Kiriakis Mansion and thanks him for meeting on such short notice. Justin asks if she’s absolutely sure she wants to go forward with the custody suit.
Sarah asks Rachel if she has any fun plans for her week off from school. Rachel quickly says no and that she has to go to the bathroom so she walks off. Sarah asks if she should go check on her but Brady says to just give her a minute. Sarah asks if she’s been like that all day. Brady confirms she has been since last night. They talk about it being a lot with Marlena being ill and Kristen’s prison break. Brady worries that Rachel feels like her whole world is chaos again and again. Sarah asks what she can do to help. Xander then arrives and tells Brady that he’d like to thank him for their talk last night because he gave him some much needed clarity. Sarah questions what they talked about. Xander responds that Brady gave him the last push to do the right thing as he then reveals that he has signed the divorce papers.
Cat explains to Rafe how she went to check out the clinic, but found Leo there doing the same thing. They wonder if Leo knows something they don’t about what EJ is up to and talk about keeping an eye on him. Cat says she didn’t want to tip Leo off to what she was doing, so she had to leave with him and get back to the gala. Rafe says she did the right thing because maintaining her cover is the most important thing. Cat then reveals she did stumble onto a piece of information that she thinks could be useful.
Brady says he’s going to check on Rachel to let Sarah and Xander talk. Sarah says she wasn’t sure Xander would sign the divorce papers. Xander admits he wasn’t either and that he tore up the first copy, but was able to get another from Justin. Xander acknowledges that they’ve done this before but this time feels different. Sarah points out that they will always be connected because of their daughter Victoria. Xander agrees that they can’t keep putting her through their endless cycle of crushing disappointment. Sarah wants Victoria to feel safe and secure. Xander agrees and calls this the first step of breaking the cycle.
Jennifer tells Justin that she wouldn’t be doing this if she wasn’t sure. Justin warns that filing for custody of her grandchildren is a very big step. Jennifer feels he doesn’t approve. Justin brings up his difficult custody situation with Alex which Jennifer says is not the same. Justin says he’s worked more custody cases than he can count and it’s almost always painful for both sides. Justin adds that it’s always better to keep things civil since they are family. Jennifer declares that she’s not doing this for her or Jack, but for their grandchildren because they have lost so much and she will not allow them to lose anything more. Justin asks what about losing their father?
Jeremy tells Chad that he’s sorry that the rest of his family is shutting him out. Jeremy thinks no one is feeling like themselves right now, pointing out that tomorrow is the one year anniversary of Doug’s death and how Thanksgiving and the holidays won’t be easy. Jeremy mentions trying to encourage Thomas to open up to Chad earlier but he couldn’t get through to him. Chad appreciates his effort. Jeremy advises Chad that it’s best to de-escalate, support, and give kids space. Jeremy says he’s on Chad’s side in this but maybe it will take things down a notch if they have a few days apart until things settle down. Chad questions if Jeremy wants him to move out.
Cat reveals to Rafe that she and EJ were apparently in the same rehab facility in Italy together and she remembers reading Wuthering Heights to him. Cat guesses that’s why she was so drawn to purchasing the book but she had no memory of being there until now and Andrew Donovan confirmed it. Cat talks about how that facility was the best in the world and the DiMeras and ISA both have deep pockets. Cat adds that also explains why Sami looked so familiar to her when she saw a picture of her at Marlena’s. Rafe asks why Cat was reading to EJ. Cat says she has no idea. Rafe wonders if EJ remembers. Cat doubts it since he was unconscious the entire time but she has a good feeling that they will be able to use it to their advantage.
Brady brings Rachel home and asks if she wants to talk about what’s going on with her. Rachel then asks if he’s falling in love with Sarah. Brady says no and asks why she would even say that. Rachel points out that he spends a lot of time with her. Brady says that’s because they are friends who support each other, especially when going through hard times.
Xander hands Sarah the divorce papers back. Sarah says that she so wanted things to work out this time for Victoria and for them. Xander responds that once again, he wasn’t able to be the man she needed him to be. Sarah says she believed he had changed and she was so hopeful. Xander says as always, he got in his own way and let his greed, rage, and jealousy get in the way. Xander insists that he won’t stop and he will keep working to be better. Xander declares that he is not yet the man that she and Victoria need, so he’s setting her free.
Jennifer claims to Justin that she’s not intending to hurt Chad as she knows how much Abigail loved him. Justin responds that from what he’s seen, Chad has been a very good father since Abigail’s death. Jennifer says he was but argues that he’s not the same person and that he’s changed more than Justin knows. Jennifer declares that Thomas and Charlotte no longer have the father that put them first. Jennifer knows the lawsuit could be very difficult and says she wouldn’t dream of doing it if she thought she had another choice. Jennifer adds that Jack is on board because they believe it’s the best way to keep their grandchildren safe and happy. Jennifer asks if Justin thinks they have a case. Justin responds that they do, but Chad’s case will be stronger as the father and many people testifying on his behalf will say that he is a good father. Jennifer asks what if Thomas says he wants to live with them. Justin says the judge will listen to his input and his accident could bolster her argument, but he wants her to know what she’s going to be up against. Justin warns that once they file the papers, there is no going back. Jennifer assures they have decided. Justin asks if she’s thought about what happens if she loses and how Chad will react. Jennifer responds that they can’t lose.
Chad questions Jeremy suggesting he just move out of the house. Jeremy says it’d just be for a little while. Chad questions what good that would do and what kind of father would leave under those circumstances. Jeremy repeats that it would just be a little while and suggests Thomas would realize he misses him. Jeremy says maybe being out of the house for a few days would do Chad some good too. Jeremy assures that whatever is going on, the kids have a house full of people to love them. Charlotte then comes in and hugs Chad.
Rafe questions Cat thinking that EJ knows in his subconscious that they were in the facility together. Cat points out EJ also buying Wuthering Heights which Rafe says could be a coincidence. Cat brings up when EJ bid on her in the auction and how he said there was something familiar about her but he couldn’t place it. Cat knows everyone says EJ is bad news, but he’s never been anything but kind to her. Cat feels the only explanation is that he’s drawn to her because of their past which she thinks would present an opportunity.
Brady questions Rachel being so quiet because she’s worried about he and Sarah. Rachel says it’s because she’s worried about a lot of other things. Rachel brings up that Susan said she was giving Marlena stress and asks if that’s why she got sick. Brady insists that she had nothing to do with Marlena getting sick. Brady asks if Rachel wants to talk to her therapist about it and offers to set up an appointment after Thanksgiving. Rachel insists that she’s fine and he doesn’t have to worry about her.
Sarah tells Xander that she knows how hard he’s been working to get past his anger issues and be a better person. Xander says it’s to be a better person for her and Victoria. Sarah hopes and prays that it happens. Xander swears he’s not asking her to wait for him as she has her own life to live and he wants her life to be filled with joy to share with their daughter no matter what happens with them as he always wants her to be happy. Sarah responds that he wants that for him too. Xander states that he will never love anyone else the way he loves her.
Charlotte shows Chad her turkey drawing from school. Jeremy says he’ll see them later and exits. Chad talks to Charlotte about all the fun things they get to do as she grows up. Chad calls himself the luckiest dad in the world. Chad tells Charlotte how proud he is of her and how much he loves her as he hugs her. Jennifer then comes home and sees them.
Rafe asks Cat how exactly she plans on drawing EJ in. Cat says there is the most obvious way. Rafe says no to doing it to romantically, worrying that it’s too dangerous. Rafe argues that the mission is not to seduce the target and he doesn’t want to have to explain things going sideways. Cat decides she will find another way then. Cat suggests she just tell EJ that she remembers being in rehab together. Rafe points out that EJ would start asking questions about how she got there and he would know that she didn’t have the money to afford it. Cat agrees they don’t want that but she knows there is a way to use this to their advantage. Rafe says he’ll think on it and advises her to play it cool with EJ and not to do anything without checking with him first which Cat agrees to.
Jennifer enters the living room and greets Charlotte. Charlotte shows Jennifer her turkey drawing. Jennifer asks Charlotte to make one for her and Jack so she exits. Jennifer apologizes to Chad for earlier, admitting that she was rude and it was completely uncalled for. Jennifer says she hates that it has to be like this. Chad says he does too. Jennifer informs Chad that she and Jack talked and she prayed about what is best for Thomas and Charlotte. Jennifer says she’s sorry but it’s what she has to do as she serves Chad with the custody suit papers.
Brady tells Rachel that he knows she’s strong but it’s his job to worry about her. Brady knows it’s been a really hard year for them and says all he can do is tell her that he loves her and that he’ll always be there for her. Brady goes to the kitchen to get a drink. Rachel then goes to the laptop and searches Sarah’s name, leading to an article about Sarah kidnapping a baby that she believed to be her baby. Rachel reads the article and is shocked to learn that she was the baby that Sarah thought was her own.
Xander asks if Sarah needs more time but Sarah says she knows what she needs to do and signs the divorce papers.
Chad tells Jennifer that he will see her in court because he’s not going to let her take his kids. Jennifer asks him to give her a minute but Chad walks out. Jeremy comes back in and questions Jennifer going forward with the custody case which she confirms. Jeremy thinks she’s making a mistake. Jennifer says it’s none of his business because she’s going to do everything she can to protect her grandkids. Jeremy tells her that Chad went to say goodbye to the kids and Thomas wouldn’t even open the door. Jeremy calls it heartbreaking. Jennifer says it is for her too and complains that she knows Chad loves his kids but she doesn’t trust his judgment, so she’s not going to risk her grandkids getting hurt again.
Cat walks through the town square and runs in to Chad with his bag packed. Cat asks what is going on. Chad informs her that Jennifer is suing him for custody of his kids which shocks her. Chad says he can’t talk and heads on in to the Salem Inn.
Rachel continues searching Sarah online and finds an article about Sarah’s allergic reaction to a scone at the Bakery. Brady steps outside as he calls Sarah to check in and ask how it went with Xander. Rachel gets up and listens through the door. Sarah cries that it’s over and confirms she signed the divorce papers. Sarah says she knows it’s what she wanted as Brady tells her that he’s there for her. Rachel goes back to the laptop and continues reading the article about Sarah’s allergic reaction, noting that she is allergic to pistachios.
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