Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Rafe remains on the phone with Jada and asks her to have JJ keep an eye on Thomas and Charlotte while he assigns a protective detail to the rest of the DiMeras. Rafe adds that he just talked to Sami and she has Sydney covered while Johnny is in Chicago with Stephanie, but they have security on them too. Rafe agrees that it would be good to have someone on baby Trey right as Javi comes home and asks what’s going on with Trey.
Leo sits at the Brady Pub, working on an article for the Spectator about Chad missing when Gwen arrives and sees his screen, shocked to learn that Chad is missing.
Chad and Kristen argue about whether or not EJ is behind their kidnapping while Tony attempts to sleep. Chad argues that EJ being behind it doesn’t make sense. Theo agrees that if EJ were after their inheritance, there would be better ways to go about it than locking them down here. Kristen decides it doesn’t matter since EJ wouldn’t be able to get all of their inheritance unless they were all dead and gone. Chad declares that whoever is behind this is not going to win and they will get home to their families. Chad states that because they are DiMeras, they will win.
Dr. Rolf works in his lab with dead rats.
EJ and Cat lean in close to one another until Susan walks in and startles them.
Leo guesses he should refrain from writing headlines in public. Gwen asks if it’s true that Chad is really missing. Leo confirms it is and says she can save her performance because he knows she doesn’t really care about Chad. Gwen argues that it wasn’t long ago that Leo was treating Chad miserably. Leo admits that he has behaved towards Chad in the past in ways he deeply regrets. Gwen says she regrets it too and isn’t proud of it. Leo calls it nice to just admit things and he’s glad they’ve established that despite their past crappy treatment of Chad, they both care about him. Leo says now their cards are on the table and asks what they are going to do about it.
Rafe finishes his call with Jada while Javi questions why he was talking to Jada about Trey. Rafe responds that apparently, several DiMeras have gone missing in recent days, starting with Tony, then Chad, and now Theo. Rafe says that no one can get a hold of any of them. Javi tries to laugh off what could’ve happened but questions if Rafe thinks they have been kidnapped. Rafe says that is the official presumption, but there’s been no ransom demand so they are puzzled and don’t know if they are dead or alive. Javi calls it awful as Rafe explains that they are short on manpower, so they can’t put someone on every extended member of the DiMera family which now includes baby Trey. Javi questions if Johnny can’t afford to hire someone. Javi declares that if he won’t, he will move in with Johnny and Chanel himself because he will not lose another child.
Susan questions what the hell EJ is doing and says she knows she saw him with his brother’s girlfriend and they were definitely not playing checkers. Susan asks what is the matter with him. Cat thinks back to drugging EJ’s drink. EJ responds that he honestly doesn’t know and apologizes to Cat, saying it was highly inappropriate to make that kind of advance. EJ says he’s not feeling very well, so Susan checks if he has a fever. Susan notes he’s a little warm but not burning up. EJ says he’s probably just tired so he tells Cat they will have to take a rain check on dinner. Cat tells EJ to rest up and tells Susan it was nice to meet her. EJ tells Cat that she will be the first to know if he hears from Chad. Cat thanks him and exits.
Kristen asks what Chad’s master plan is then since she and Tony have had no success. Chad suggests climbing up to bust through the roof, but Kristen says it’s too high up and she doesn’t trust them to be on top. Theo calls it the simplest possible solution.
Gwen asks if Leo just asked what they are going to do about Chad’s disappearance, pointing out that they don’t work for law enforcement. Leo says he’s no policeman but he is an investigative reporter while Gwen lives with EJ. Leo declares it’s time to get the band back together because when Gwen and Leo work together like a buddy cop movie, they are an unstoppable force. Gwen admits they worked together well until Leo decided he worked better with her husband. Leo says he will regret that until his dying breath and that he’s gone over the extensive damage that caused with his therapist. Leo suggests this could be one of the steps to making amends by working together for the greater good. Leo argues that they both know EJ is suspect #1. Gwen asks what makes him say that. Leo says police always look at family first and asks who else would be able to make DiMeras disappear without a trace, adding that no one would stand to benefit more than EJ.
Susan questions what EJ and Cat were talking about regarding Chad. EJ informs her that Chad and Theo have apparently gone missing. Susan calls that awful and questions two of EJ’s brothers missing and now his nephew. EJ tells her not to worry about him as he’s fine and promises his guard is up. Susan responds that she’s worried that EJ is up to no good and that he’s the one who made his brothers disappear.
Kristen is on the floor, screaming in pain with a sprained ankle after the plan to boost her up didn’t work out. Kristen refuses Chad’s help as he apologizes and calls it an accident. Kristen then decides she does need his help, but not with her ankle, with her daughter. Kristen says since she’s been in prison, Brady barely lets her talk to Rachel, let alone see her, so she wants to know how she’s doing. Chad says he told her about the pumpkin thing. Kristen brings up Thomas and Rachel being in the same class, so they must tell him something. Chad thinks Rachel has been acting out. Kristen says that’s to be expected because she misses her mother. Kristen continues to accuse Chad of not telling her something and she wants to know what’s going on. Chad says Rachel is not exactly the best influence on Thomas, but she’s his niece and he loves her while she’s going through a lot. Kristen argues that Thomas is too since he wants to live with Jack and Jennifer. Theo tells them that’s enough. Theo brings up how Abe told him it was a mistake to work with the DiMeras, but he told him that it was his choice. Theo is starting to think that Abe was right.
Rafe tells Javi not to worry as they have no information to indicate Trey is in any danger. Rafe says he only suggested keeping an eye on him and the rest of the DiMeras out of an abundance of caution. Javi apologizes for getting crazy there and says that’s good to hear. Cat then shows up at the door. Javi questions what she is doing there.
Gwen tells Leo that she’s a bit skeptical. Leo questions if she doesn’t think EJ is capable of disappearing his relatives. Gwen thinks back to questioning EJ about Tony’s disappearance and pointing out how they did so to Dimitri. Gwen tells Leo that it seems a bit extreme to do something so cruel. Gwen says she knows EJ cares for his family, especially Tony and Chad, so she doesn’t think he’s the culprit in this. Leo suggests Gwen could have a crush on EJ and that’s why she’s on his team now. Gwen denies that and declares that if she does hear anything about Chad, the police will be the first to know and not Leo. Gwen then gets up and leaves the Pub.
Kristen tells Theo that she is sorry that he had to rejoin the fold, only to get locked up with them. Chad says if EJ is responsible for this, he would have to disappear a lot more of them to get his hands on the inheriance. Chad brings up Megan and asks where she is. Kristen says she has no idea but doubts Megan would resurface to claim her piece, because she knows the police would arrest her as soon as she stepped foot in Salem. Chad brings up Stefan while Kristen brings up Peter. Theo says he forgot about Peter. Chad says everybody does. Kristen says that’s enough naming DiMeras and they need to focus on getting out of here. Theo declares that it’s time for plan B.
Susan asks EJ again if he had anything to do with his brothers vanishing. EJ questions why people keep asking him that and assures he did not. Susan argues that there is something off about Cat and there’s something about her that she just does not trust.
Cat apologizes for not calling first. Javi jokes that no one calls first around here. Rafe asks what’s going on. Cat says she just brought a thank you card for taking care of her nephew and it’s a gift card to the Bakery. Javi thanks her and says he has to get going to meet Leo for dinner, so he exits. Rafe tells Cat that was close. Cat apologizes and says she was texting Rafe and he wasn’t responding but she needed to speak with him. Rafe asks what’s going on. Cat responds that she doesn’t know where to start.
Javi joins Leo at the Pub as Leo is still working on his article about Chad missing. Javi says he has something to tell him that’s not good news. Javi explains that he just talked to Rafe and he can add Theo to the list of missing people. Javi adds that Rafe thinks someone is going after all the DiMeras. Javi says there’s no reason for them to think Trey would be in any kind of danger, but he’s honestly worried. Leo says they have to do something and suggests EJ might have answers. Javi asks how to get those answers. Javi suggests they follow EJ around and record his every move which Leo calls brilliant. Javi worries it could take a lot of time, but Leo says it won’t because someone has already done the work for them.
Cat explains to Rafe that she was beginning to think EJ had something to do with Chad’s disappearance, so she did something to spark EJ’s memory and remind him that they were in the clinic together. Rafe thought they decided that was a bad idea. Cat says maybe it was, but it worked and she got invited to dinner and drinks at the DiMera Mansion, but by the time she got there, Chad was already missing. Rafe questions what Cat did. Cat reveals that she drugged EJ to search the mansion which shocks Rafe, who asks if she’s crazy.
EJ tells Susan that there is nothing off about Cat. Susan says he doesn’t have to snap and that she’s just looking out for him. EJ understands and assures that he just needs a good night’s sleep. Susan feels the same and exits. EJ then gets a text and hurries out of the mansion.
Kristen talks to Chad and Theo about trying to dig her way out of the crypt but getting nowhere. Theo says they need some kind of tool and takes from the burial wall. Theo suggests maybe they’ll get somewhere now that there’s four of them.
Rafe can’t believe Cat drugged EJ. Cat asks what choice she had when Chad is missing and she wasn’t just going to do nothing. Cat argues that it’s what Rafe would’ve done. Rafe argues that she is not a trained agent and is not to go off and take matters in to her own hands. Rafe warns Cat how dangerous the DiMeras are. Cat insists that it worked and EJ is none the wiser. Cat says she chose this drug because when EJ came around, he didn’t even know passed out and thought he just dozed off for a minute. Rafe asks if there were no signs to being drugged. Cat flashes back to when she and EJ almost kissed. Cat then tells Rafe there was nothing out of the ordinary and asks him to trust her. Cat calls it a perfect plan and says he will not believe what she found.
Susan returns to the living room to retrieve her purse as Dr. Rolf emerges from the tunnels. Susan questions what he’s doing there.
Leo tells Javi that Holly shared a video with him from the gala that shows EJ bragging to everyone because it’s such a huge project to him. Leo then remembers that the gala was the day Kristen broke out of prison, so he wonders if Kristen is missing at all. Leo believes the clinic could be the key to whatever plot that EJ is cooking up, so there could be a clue in the video.
EJ angrily goes to the clinic and questions Gwen as to what was so important. Gwen asks if EJ is behind the DiMeras missing. EJ tells her not to start. Gwen complains that she knows what he’s capable of and has put a lot of money in to this big plan of his. EJ tells her to calm down. Gwen brings up EJ telling her that Dr. Rolf mixing Versavix can become a powerful concoction that can expound Dr. Rolf’s ability to bring people back to life, starting with the person in the pod and they would be rich if he succeeds. EJ asks what the issue is. Gwen complains that she’s running out of patience and asks what the hell is taking so long. EJ questions her wondering why Dr. Rolf hasn’t put a rush on the miracle of life. EJ yells at her that they are very lucky Dr. Rolf is working for them and he has far more pressing matters to attend to, like his brothers missing and no one has a damn clue where they are.
Cat tells Rafe that she searched EJ’s room, office, and closet. Rafe asks what she found. Cat says nothing was out of the ordinary but then shows him pictures of the secret room in the tunnels and asks what he notices. Rafe says it wouldn’t be the first time that EJ had someone hiding out in his basement and asks if she thinks it’s Kristen. Cat shows Rafe the photo of the shoes that are men’s size 11 so it’s definitely not Kristen. Rafe asks who she thinks it is then.
Susan asks Dr. Rolf again what he’s doing there. Dr. Rolf responds that he told EJ that he was visiting Salem, so he kindly offered him a place to stay. Susan questions that being in the secret room instead of one of the extra bedrooms or at the Salem Inn. Dr. Rolf says he was seeking a quiet lodging away from the crowd. Susan questions what he’s doing in the basement. Dr. Rolf claims he’s in the middle of a crime novel that he would like to get back to and goes back in to the tunnels.
Kristen tells Chad and Theo that it’s an improvement but not great. Chad compares it to the movie Escape From Alcatraz. Theo seems to find something in the ground.
Leo and Javi watch the gala video. Leo brings up finding Gwen at the clinic lab on the night of the blackout and now Gwen is living in the DiMera Mansion. They wonder if Gwen is EJ’s partner in crime.
Dr. Rolf joins EJ and Gwen at the lab. Gwen asks him how much longer his drug will bring dead rats back to life. Dr. Rolf says it won’t be anytime soon but they have a bigger problem as Susan spotted him at the mansion and he could tell that she sensed something was amiss. EJ calls that the last thing he needs right now.
Susan talks to the portrait of Stefano about Dr. Rolf being down in the secret room and wonders what Stefano knows about it.
Cat tells Rafe that she doesn’t know who is in EJ’s basement but they know someone is. Rafe admits it’s valuable information but it doesn’t confirm that EJ is behind Chad’s disappearance. Rafe warns that she could’ve risked her cover or her life for nothing. Cat argues that it’s not for nothing and if EJ didn’t take Chad, they could mark him off the suspect list. Rafe says that he knows how she feels about Chad but repeats that what she did was dangerous and unethical as she is not a trained agent. Rafe argues Cat that he would say she’d be about blown off the case but he’s not going to do that. Cat thanks him but Rafe warns that if she goes off on her own again, he will call Shane. Cat says she understands and gives her word that she won’t do anything like this again. Cat apologizes for acting impulsively as she’s just desperate to find Chad.
Theo reveals to Chad and Kristen that he found a bone and that it looks like it’s from a human.
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