Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
EJ and Gwen are in the living room of the DiMera Mansion. EJ is at his desk, reading on his tablet. Gwen questions if he’s just going to stare at that the whole time and asks what he’s reading. EJ tells her it’s a press release about the launch of the free clinic. Gwen thought Stephanie already put one out. EJ says that she will continue to in order to divert everyone’s attention from what they are really up to, including Leo. Gwen reminds EJ that today is an American holiday and asks if he shouldn’t be having turkey somewhere. EJ responds that he’s never had much use for Thanksgiving and that it was only tolerable when Sami and the children were around. EJ then gets a call from Julie and wonders why she would be calling him. EJ answers and tells her that he hasn’t heard from Chad. EJ says he will let her know and hangs up. Gwen asks what’s going on with Chad. EJ responds that according to Julie, Chad is missing.
Chanel and Johnny put Trey down for a nap at home as Paulina and Abe are cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Chanel thanks them for cooking while Paulina says they were happy to bring the holidays to them. Paulina says everything is ready and they will eat as soon as Theo gets there. Abe wonders what is keeping him.
Theo is at work in his office, complaining that he’s read this five times and it still doesn’t make sense.
Maggie and Holly bring Sarah home from the hospital. Sarah thanks them but says they don’t need to fuss over her as it’s not that serious. Maggie argues that Sarah had an allergic reaction and almost died. Sarah insists that she’s totally fine. Maggie points out that it was serious enough that she was kept overnight at the hospital. Sarah repeats that she’s fine and grateful to be back home for Thanksgiving.
Xander staggers in his room alone with empty bottles of alcohol on the floor and tables. He sits down on his bed and sighs as he sadly wishes himself a happy bloody Thanksgiving. He picks up his phone and looks longingly at a photo of Sarah, triggering a flashback to when they were together.
Holly tells Sarah that she’s glad she is home too and asks what exactly happened at the Pub. Maggie says she’d like to know too, pointing out that Sarah is usually so careful about her allergies. Holly asks if Roman served her something with pistachios. Sarah says it doesn’t matter now because it’s over and asks about having turkey.
Gwen tells EJ that she can’t believe Jennifer and Julie would banish Chad from the house where his children leave. EJ jokes about Gwen defending Chad and asks if she’s feeling the holiday spirit. Gwen says she might not be a fan of Chad but she knows he’s a damn good father. EJ explains that they didn’t banish Chad, but he was persuaded to give Thomas some space in hopes that it would calm the situation. Gwen calls it a horrifying situation that Jennifer is suing Chad for custody of his children. EJ agrees that it’s heartless. EJ explains that they invited Chad to Thanksgiving dinner and now Julie is worried because he hasn’t shown up. Gwen laughs off that they banished Chad and still expecting him to come. EJ doesn’t think Chad would pass up the chance to be with his kids and notes that Chad wasn’t answering Julie’s calls and that she only got a short text, but when she asked where he was, there’s been no response. Gwen feels it’s not surprising as Chad probably stuck to letting things cool down. EJ brings up that Chad’s custody hearing is tomorrow, so he better find himself in court by then.
Maggie asks Holly if everything is alright. Holly responds that she hasn’t heard from Tate today and wanted to wish him a happy Thanksgiving. Sarah and Maggie encourage that he must be busy with family and that he will reach out soon.
Theo gets a text from Abe, asking where he is because dinner is ready, but he ignores it and continues working.
Abe complains that Theo is ignoring his texts and not picking up his calls. Abe says it’s not like him since Theo told him he’d be there. Abe suggests maybe they should go ahead and eat but Paulina and Chanel decide to wait awhile longer. Paulina asks Johnny how Marlena is doing. Johnny says she’s good and that her pacemaker procedure went well, so hopefully she can go home soon. Paulina says that she’s been fuming since learning that EJ could be responsible by being too cheap at the hospital. Johnny remarks that every time he thinks EJ can’t disappoint him more, he manages to surprise him. Paulina responds that if it’s true that Marlena has been enduring all of this because of EJ’s budget cuts, she will personally see to it that she’s held accountable.
Theo calls EJ and says he needs his help with a business issue. EJ asks what’s going on. Theo says it’s a licensing agreement that’s about to expire which EJ notes that he negotiated. Theo complains about reviewing the terms for hours. EJ says he will be on his way and see him shortly as he hangs up. EJ informs Gwen that he’s off to DiMera Enterprises because his nephew needs him. Gwen questions what she’s supposed to do all day then as EJ exits. Gwen decides she will find her own fun and exits as well.
Sarah asks Holly about her Friendsgiving. Holly says it was great and jokes about how they all brought pumpkin desserts, so they just ended up making a frozen pizza. Holly hopes they make it an annual tradition. Sarah calls it nice that she got to celebrate with friends and family. Holly then reveals that she plans to spend Christmas in Paris which Eric mentioned when he was in town. Maggie says they will miss her but she’s sure Nicole will be lucky to have her. Sarah points out that it will be an all girls Thanksgiving for them when Victoria wakes up since Justin and Bonnie went to visit Mimi. Maggie adds that Bonnie flew in Justin’s twins to surprise him. Holly mentions never meeting them before and suggests next year they can invite him for a big Kiriakis Thanksgiving.
Chanel asks how Sarah is doing after her allergic reaction. Abe tells her that Roman told him that she’s fine but he’s upset because he has no idea how that happened. Paulina talks about being glad that it didn’t happen at the bakery like the last time since Xander was ready to sue. Johnny reveals that they won’t have to worry about that since he heard that Xander and Sarah just signed their divorce papers.
Gwen finds Xander drinking coffee in the town square and comments that he looks like hell, assuming he has a monstrous hangover. Xander hoped coffee and fresh air would fix it but he had no such luck. Gwen tells him that she has just the cure and to come with him if he wants to feel better. Xander wants to be left alone. Gwen argues that nobody wants to be alone on Thanksgiving. Xander doesn’t care about the holiday. Gwen says she doesn’t either as they are both Brits, asking who better to spend it with. Xander then gives in and walks off with Gwen.
EJ meets Theo at the DiMera Enterprises office and tells Theo that he can see how Theo would have trouble with the agreement unless he was an attorney. Theo explains how the client wants a much higher rate to renew. EJ declares that if he thinks he can play hard ball with Theo, he’s got another thing coming as he makes a phone call.
Paulina, Abe, Chanel, and Johnny finish a video call with Lani, Eli, and their twins. Chanel hopes that they can make it to Salem for Christmas. Paulina asks Abe if he’s heard from his tutoring student Liam. Abe reveals that the other night, Liam tried to grab Cat’s purse in the park but she fought him off and then he ran in to him. Paulina questions why she’s just now hearing about it. Abe says he didn’t want to make a big deal about it. Paulina calls it a big deal and hopes he’s on his way to prison. Abe reveals that he and Cat agreed to let him know since Liam never actually touched Cat’s purse so there was no crime. Chanel argues that he intended to. Abe assures that he made it very clear that he’s out of chances. Paulina argues that he preyed on an innocent woman. Abe explains that Liam has a child to feed and they hope this will turn things around. Johnny comments that Liam is lucky to have Abe in his life as a great teacher. Chanel says just like him. Paulina asks if Johnny will teach again next semester. Johnny responds that he’s not sure since he loves teaching film but working there and at Titan is a lot and now that they have Trey, time is more limited so they will just have to wait and see.
Holly tells Maggie and Sarah how happy she is that she and Tate finished their project before Thanksgiving break. Sarah says now all she has to worry about is finals. Holly says college is a lot different than high school but she’s still on track to make straight A’s. Maggie points out that Sarah also had great grades in school. Sarah recalls struggling with geometry and algebra. Maggie encourages that Sarah had a goal and worked really hard to achieve it, just like Holly can. Holly and Sarah call Maggie their role model. Maggie says there are times that she wishes she had the college experience. Holly says it’s never too late and jokes that they could even be classmates. Maggie tells Holly to focus on herself and points out that she could be another physician in the family. Holly reveals that she landed an internship with Stephanie so she will helping out at SJPR. Holly mentions helping with Stephanie’s book tour and sorting through fan mail which Maggie notes will be a lot. Holly talks about her plan which Maggie calls impressive. Sarah asks if any of the fan mail has been spicy. Holly says a lot of it has just been praise but admits some has been a little creepy. Sarah comments on overzealous fans. Maggie advises her to be very careful. Holly assures that she will remain anonymous if she responds, so she doesn’t have to worry.
Theo stops EJ from making the call. EJ thought he wanted him to help. Theo explains that he wanted EJ to walk him through the process, not fight the battle for him. EJ understands. Theo explains that he’s overwhelmed without Tony’s help as Tony was going to walk him through everything and he’s not quite there yet. EJ assures that his investigators are doing everything in their power to find Tony. EJ adds that it’s understandable to be overwhelmed because being CEO is hard. EJ encourages that Tony put Theo in the chair because they know he belongs. Theo appreciates the support. EJ says they will go over the agreement so Theo can show who is boss.
Gwen brings Xander to the DiMera Mansion for English breakfast as his hangover cure. Xander questions EJ’s cook having time to make this after a Thanksgiving feast. Gwen explains that EJ doesn’t care about Thanksgiving so he gave the staff off, revealing she made the breakfast. Xander questions her not having a family get together to get to. Sarah jokes that her invitations from the Hortons and the Johnsons must have got lost, so her only family is the DiMeras as she repeats that EJ doesn’t care about Thanksgiving. Gwen takes a bite to prove she didn’t drug it and asks if he’s satisfied, urging him to go on and eat.
Theo appreciates EJ going through everything with him, admitting he’s not happy that he had to ask for his help as he likes to handle his own problems. EJ is sure Theo will soon handle things with ease but if he ever needs help or guidance, he will be there for him. Theo gets another text from Abe and says he has to get going to Thanksgiving. Theo mentions that they are having it at Johnny and Chanel’s since it’s the baby’s first Thanksgiving. Theo wishes EJ a Happy Thanksgiving even though he’s not celebrating. EJ wishes him the same as he then exits the office.
Holly goes to the kitchen to check on dinner. Sarah then asks Maggie if Xander used her medical emergency as an excuse to see Victoria. Maggie says he didn’t which Sarah says is good. Maggie remarks that Xander has been remarkably well-behaved and hasn’t shown up once. Sarah informs her that he showed up at the hospital, so she reminded him that he promised to stay away and he just left. Sarah calls it bizarre that Xander followed somebody else’s rules without flying in to a rage. Maggie encourages that maybe he’s finally growing up. Sarah calls it too little, too late.
After eating, Gwen asks Xander if he’s feeling better. Xander says he is actually and thanks her. Gwen asks if he wants to share why he’s spending the day hungover or why he got so hammered in the first place as she thought he wasn’t going to use alcohol anymore to solve his problems. Xander explains that he wasn’t but his shrink ended up in the hospital at the same time that his ex-wife had another allergic reaction. Xander reveals that he and Sarah signed divorce papers, giving Sarah full custody of Victoria, so he will never see his daughter again if Sarah has it her way. Gwen says she’s so sorry. Xander then adds that Sarah is finding solace in Brady’s arms. Gwen then says no wonder he started drinking. Xander knows it won’t help but he didn’t want to feel it. Gwen says she understands. Xander calls them quite the pair. Gwen points out that they aren’t alone since they are together as friends and she could think of worse people to spend the day with.
Theo goes to Johnny and Chanel’s. Paulina says it’s about time while Chanel wishes him a happy Thanksgiving. Chanel and Johnny go to check on Trey before they eat. Abe questions why Theo didn’t return his messages as he was worried. Theo apologizes as he got caught up in the office. Paulina questions Theo working on Thanksgiving. Theo calls it a regular work day for most. Abe guesses it hasn’t been regular with Tony missing. Theo then explains that he called EJ for help which Abe says is good. Theo is surprised that Abe is cool with him turning to EJ as he thought he would go ballistic. Abe calls it a sign of maturity to ask for help when needed. Theo thanks him and goes to wash up. Paulina kisses Abe and says it takes great maturity to evolve in his thinking which is what she sees in him with Theo running DiMera and being okay with turning to EJ for help. Paulina jokes that’s even too far for her. Abe then flashes back to asking EJ for help getting Theo away from DiMera Enterprises. Paulina hugs Abe and says she’s so proud of him.
EJ goes to his lab and approaches the tube in the room. EJ declares that most people spend Thanksgiving with their loved ones, while paying a visit here will be the closest he gets to that this year.
Xander thanks Gwen for everything. Xander adds that he knows he’s never welcome to anything unless she’s also getting something out of it which Gwen calls really cynical. Gwen asks what she would want from him and calls him big-headed. Gwen insists that she didn’t lure him here for an ulterior motive. Gwen says that Xander made it abundantly clear that he doesn’t want to give them another go and remarks that unlike him with Sarah, she can take a hint. Xander wishes her a happy Thanksgiving too.
Sarah and Maggie talk about finishing Thanksgiving dinner while Holly went to check on Victoria. Maggie brings up that Sarah seemed rather evasive earlier when talking about her allergic reaction, so she wondered what Sarah didn’t want them know. Sarah says she can’t say anything yet, but it wasn’t an accident. Maggie is shocked and asks if it was Xander. Sarah assures that Xander is capable of horrible things but he would never physically hurt her, so Maggie questions who did.
Paulina, Abe, Johnny, Chanel, and Theo eat Thanksgiving dinner. Abe tells Theo that he’s grateful to have him home. Theo says he missed all of them. Chanel says they are so happy he’s back in Salem. Johnny mentions their video chat with Eli, Lani, and their kids and says how grateful he is to be part of this incredible extended family as he doesn’t know where they’d be without them. Paulina says that’s what family is all about and now they have their newest family member to love and support. Trey wakes up crying, so Paulina goes to take care of him. Johnny jokes about the free child care being a Thanksgiving miracle.
EJ sits at the tube in the lab and says that Dr. Rolf tells him he’s on the verge of a tremendous breakthrough in his trials. EJ prays this means he’ll be seeing them again very soon.
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