Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Cat joins Rafe in his office where Rafe commends her on a hell of a job, pointing out that if she hadn’t gotten the tip off from the groundskeeper, they never would’ve found the DiMeras in time for Theo to get the medical help he needed. Cat is grateful they got there when they did and admits it took everything in her not to go with him to make sure Chad was okay. Rafe asks if this means she’ll do things by the book from now on. Cat promises to follow protocol moving forward
Gabi goes to the DiMera Mansion where Gwen invites her to a celebratory toast but Gabi wants to pace herself before Javi and Leo’s wedding. Gwen thanks Gabi for putting in a good word for her with Leo because she’s now invited to the wedding. Gabi is glad it all worked out for in the end. Gwen then asks where the fabulous dress that Gabi designed for her is. Gabi reveals that she has bad news as she didn’t finish her dress.
Marlena joins Roman and Arianna at the Brady Pub. Arianna tells her that she’s so glad to see her out of the hospital. Roman asks how Marlena is feeling. Marlena says Caroline’s soup and a stroll through the town square was just what she needed. Marlena then questions what Arianna is doing there, reminding her that she has a wedding to get to. Arianna responds that she’s actually dreading it, surprising Marlena.
Johnny finishes a call at home while Chanel watches over Trey. Chanel guesses it was work. Johnny says it’s nothing that can’t wait and he’s more worried about Trey. Johnny asks how long teething is supposed to last. Chanel says she’s read it could take a week or so but it gets worse before it gets better. Johnny asks if there’s anything they can do. Chanel responds that they could not go to Leo and Javi’s wedding.
Javi and Leo kiss in bed. Javi tells Leo that he can’t wait to spend the rest of his life with him and teach him more Spanish, joking that they can declare their love for each other in two languages.
Gabi apologizes to Gwen and says she planned to stay up all night to finish her dress in time, but she thinks Stefan is dead.
Johnny tells Chanel that Leo and Javi would be upset if they aren’t at their wedding. Chanel says she doesn’t care, then says she didn’t mean it that way. Chanel says she’s really tired and doubts they will want a fussy baby at their wedding. Chanel suggests she stay home with Trey while Johnny goes to represent them. Johnny doesn’t want to go without her and decides he will stay home too. Johnny says they can watch the ball drop and have their own celebration but Chanel says she will be asleep by then, so he should just go to the wedding. Chanel repeats that she’s really tired. Johnny questions if that’s really all it is because it’s starting to sound like she doesn’t want to be around him right now. Chanel then responds that maybe she doesn’t.
Marlena tells Arianna that’s not very charitable. Arianna remarks that neither is Leo. Roman hopes she can still have a good time despite her distaste for one of the grooms. Roman goes to unpack a delivery in the pack. Marlena tells Arianna that she won’t lecture her because she knows how she feels. Arianna argues that she doesn’t or else she wouldn’t be friends with Leo and wouldn’t be the one marrying them.
Leo tells Javi that he has everything coordinated with the Salem Inn for him to get ready since it’s bad luck for them to see each other before the ceremony. Javi says at least according to Gwen. Leo asks if Javi thinks Gwen is really happy for them. Leo questions how she could be after everything with Dimitri. Javi encourages him while Leo says his definition of happiness has changed over the years. Javi tells Leo that he likes him just the way he is as they kiss.
Cat guesses her theory about EJ being behind the kidnappings couldn’t have been more off base. Rafe says they both thought that and it’s really not much of a stretch with EJ’s track record. Cat points out that she’s the one who drugged him and tried to pump him for intel which she definitely regrets for many reasons. Rafe is relieved to hear that because despite finding Chad and the others, they still have to find out what exactly EJ is up to with the clinic. Cat says that EJ is leaving town soon, so that will give her more opportunity to look around and try to get in to the lab. Rafe thought EJ’s business traveling days were over now that he’s not at DiMera Enterprises. Cat explains that this is personal because his daughter Sydney isn’t doing too well. Rafe questions what kind of trouble Sydney is in. Cat says from what she gathered, she’s not in trouble but when she found out EJ was kidnapped, she was very upset and having panic attacks so EJ is going to make sure she knows they are all safe now. Cat notes Rafe’s reaction and asks what it is to him. Rafe reminds her that Sydney was his stepdaughter. Cat forgot he and Sami were married. Rafe says he was basically raising Sydney until things between he and Sami went sideways, so he went from watching Sydney grow up to wondering if he’d ever see her again. Cat can’t imagine what that’s like. Rafe says unfortunately, he has lots of experience with situations like that. Rafe brings up his foster son David, Trey, and dealing with losing Sydney and them was one of the hardest things he had to do.
Gwen tells Gabi that explains why she didn’t run in to Stefan in Alamania. Gabi responds that according to Vivian, Stefan died back in October. Gwen argues that they can’t trust Vivian. Gabi says all signs point to it being true as apparently his heart gave out. Gwen remembers he had Jake’s heart. Gabi states that when Stefan died, Jake’s heart died with him.
Johnny says he will try not to be offended by that. Chanel says that came out more harsh than she meant but she is a little upset with Johnny right now. Johnny questions what he did. Chanel complains she told him their baby wasn’t doing well and his first instinct wasn’t that they should stay home with him. Johnny calls that unfair as the second she made her case, he said she was right and agreed they should stay home with Trey, but she practically pushed him out the door. Johnny says if she’s upset with him, they can talk about it, but he doesn’t think it’s about not putting their son first. Chanel admits it’s not and remarks that she’s having a hard time being around him right now because she knows he’s not happy that she’s pregnant.
Arianna tells Marlena that she’s sorry for snapping at her, but she feels like she’s forgotten. Marlena assures she hasn’t forgotten, but she’s forgiven Leo because she’s seen the man he has become and has a little better perspective. Arianna guesses she’s not the only one with that perspective since Roman and even her dads have forgiven Leo, but she can’t and asks why that is. Marlena says maybe it’s harder to forgive somebody that has hurt her than it is someone who has hurt people she loves. Lucas appears and says he couldn’t agree more. Lucas encourages listening to Marlena as she’s the guru of giving great advice. Lucas says he’s heading back and Kate is giving him a ride to the airport. Arianna tells him that it was great having him and to come back soon. Lucas says they will video chat. Lucas wishes them a happy New Year as Arianna then walks him out of the Pub. Lucas tells her that he couldn’t help overhear what Marlena was saying and guesses the person she’s having trouble forgiving is Leo Stark. Lucas asks if Arianna is wishing Leo didn’t have feelings for Javi. Arianna says sometimes wishes don’t come true. Lucas assures that he’s no huge fan of Leo, but what he did to Will was a long time ago and encourages her not to hold onto anger. Lucas says she can’t change the way Leo and Javi feel about each other. Arianna guesses not since they are getting married in a couple of hours. Lucas suggests she go to the wedding, have a good time, and be happy with her cousin. Lucas says it will all work out. Arianna promises to try for him and tells Lucas to promise to come back to Salem soon. Lucas assures this is home. Lucas sees Kate pulling up to give him a ride. Lucas tells Arianna it was great seeing her as they hug and Lucas then exits.
Leo says he better get going or he’s going to be late. Javi argues that they have plenty of time before the ceremony. Leo explains that he has to meet Marlena at the Pub to go over his vows. Javi is sure they are great. Leo doubts that and says he’s having a hard time processing how he feels. Leo brings up the last two times he tied the knot being for blackmail and a green card scheme. Leo brings up Dimitri and Gwen, arguing that he doesn’t deserve to be happy. Javi tells Leo to snap out of it. Javi calls Leo the man he’s waited his whole life for and says his past mistakes have led him to him. Javi says he wouldn’t have it any other way. Leo calls him amazing. Javi tells Leo to go see Marlena and then he will see both of them at the altar. They say they love each other as Leo then goes to get dressed.
Rafe apologizes to Cat as he did not mean to trauma dump on her like that. Cat says it’s okay and she can’t imagine it will be easy for him to see Trey at Javi’s wedding. Rafe says he will be happy to see him but admits it reopens old wounds. Rafe says he has to get ready for the ceremony so they should get down to business and find out if Peter had any accomplices. Cat reveals that she just got a copy of Stefan’s death certificate which Vivian signed. They note that Vivian just signed it now while Stefan supposedly died three months ago. Rafe calls it suspicious that Stefan’s heart supposedly gave out right as his siblings were being kidnapped, so it is possible that he faked his own death and was helping Peter. Rafe declares that for Gabi’s sake, he sincerely hopes that Stefan DiMera is dead.
Gwen tells Gabi that she always knew Jake’s heart wouldn’t last forever, but after a few years, she thought that risk had abated. Gwen says she loved Jake a great deal at one time and she thought she had moved on from him long ago, but it suddenly feels like she’s mourning him all over again. Gwen says she should get dressed and tells Gabi not to worry about making her dress as she will find something else to wear. Gwen then tells Gabi to go. Gabi says she will see her at the wedding and exits the mansion.
Marlena asks if Arianna has ever made mistakes she’s regretted. Arianna argues that none of them include attempted murder or baby switching. Arianna guesses she can accept that Javi loves Leo as long as he doesn’t try to be her friend. Leo then arrives and greets them. Arianna thanks Marlena for the talk and exits. Leo asks if it was something he said. Marlena responds that Arianna is just having a hard time getting over old grudges. Leo assumes the grudge is with him and remarks that maybe Arianna is the only one in town with a brain because she knows he’s going to screw up, break Javi’s heart, and revert back to his old scheming ways. Marlena questions where all of this is coming from. Leo responds that his heart is beating out of his chest. Leo worries that he can’t think of a single person whose life he hasn’t ruined by being in it. Leo talks about loving Javi so much that he wonders if he can show Javi how much he loves him by not marrying him.
Javi stands in the living room at home and talks above to his mom, hoping she approves of him wearing her ring and that she will be proud of him.
Johnny tells Chanel that he never said he wasn’t happy that she was pregnant. Chanel argues that he never said he was happy, just that he was scared to death. Johnny says they discussed this and that it’s because the doctors said it could be risky. Chanel gets that it’s not the perfect situation because of her medical issues, but there is a life growing inside of her that they created. Chanel says that warms her heart, so she wishes it could warm his too. Chanel feels like it’s meant to be. Johnny asks what if it’s not. Chanel questions what that is supposed to mean. Johnny says they have a beautiful, healthy baby that they longed and prayed for. Johnny feels all of their dreams have already come true. Johnny says he and Trey need her. Johnny declares that if it were up to him, he wouldn’t go ahead with the pregnancy.
Cat and Rafe talk about it being not likely that the bones found in the crypt belonged to Stefan. Rafe says the FBI hope to get a positive ID but all they know is that it was a male likely dead for a year but less than ten years. Cat asks if he has any theories as to who it could be.
Arianna goes home where Javi asks if she’s still coming to the wedding. Arianna says of course and asks why he would even ask that. Javi responds that it’s no secret how she feels about Leo. Arianna says it’s no secret that she loves Javi either. Arianna says that if Javi loves Leo then she loves that for him. Javi tells her that he loves her so much as they embrace.
Marlena tries to calm Leo down and says it’s normal to be nervous before walking down the aisle. Leo bets she didn’t but Marlena says she married John five times and was a wreck before each time. Marlena feels you are never more vulnerable than when you open your heart to someone. Marlena adds that it’s normal to feel frightened and anxious. Marlena believes the greatest gift you can give someone is your love. Leo then agrees to work on his vows.
Chanel questions if Johnny is saying he wants her to get an abortion. Johnny says he doesn’t want that but that they should listen to the doctors and explore all of their options. Johnny feels that if there’s even a slight chance of her cancer coming back, then the pregnancy is not worth it to him or Trey. Chanel responds that it’s her body they are talking about and their baby is growing inside of her. Chanel declares that to her, it is worth it.
Rafe tells Cat that he can’t think of who the remains belong to. Cat says this will sound crazy but asks if it’s possible the bones belong to Stefano. Rafe asks what makes her think that. Cat says that Peter said he had to move Stefano’s sarcophagus to make room for all the family members in there. Rafe reminds her that the sarcophagus was empty as Stefano’s remains were never found. Cat guesses it’s wishful thinking on her part. Rafe says this is to be continued as he has to get ready for Javi’s wedding. Rafe adds that depending on how much Leo has to drink, he’ll ask what he knows about EJ. Cat asks if he thinks they can trust Leo. Rafe says normally he would say no, but he really seems to have changed and he makes Javi happy, but he’s waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Marlena tells Leo that he’s being too hard on himself. Leo complains that he’s a writer that can write about anything but he’s having a hard time speaking from his heart. Leo suggests maybe it’s a sign that the wedding is not meant to happen. Roman comes back and brings Leo a drink as his idea to calm him down. Leo takes the drink and decides to go outside for some fresh air. Marlena reminds him not to be late for the ceremony as he exits the Pub. Roman jokingly asks Marlena if she wants to put money on Leo actually getting hitched today.
Gabi goes home and says it’s sweet seeing Arianna and Javi together. Gabi presents Javi with an old family photo as his something old and a new, blue pocket square that she made as something new and blue, and her Grandmother’s pumpkin empanada recipe as something borrowed. Gabi jokes that if Javi loses it, they are no longer family. Javi gives his word that he won’t and tells Gabi and Arianna that he loves them both so much. Javi says he’s so grateful they are part of the happiest day of his life as they hug.
Gwen talks to EJ on the phone and says she understands that he needs to be there for Sydney. Gwen assures him that she and Rita will hold down the fort. Gwen adds that she heard about Stefan and wanted to say she’s very sorry. Gwen says she’ll talk to him soon and hangs up. Gwen then remarks to herself that EJ will then find out what she’s about to do but she would rather ask for forgiveness than permission…
Rafe joins Javi, Gabi, and Arianna at home. Javi talks about holding their family photo and it will be like all of the relatives they’ve lost are there with them. Rafe presents Javi with the 13 gold coins which Arianna questions. Rafe questions Gabi not teaching her about this tradition as he explains that they are given from one spouse to another as a promise of everlasting support and affirms that Javi trusts Leo with his heart. Arianna laughs then apologizes. Javi says it’s okay as he won’t let her skepticism affect his love for Leo and thanks them all for their support as they have a family hug.
Roman tells Marlena that he’s sure Leo will get through the ceremony in one piece. Marlena remarks that she hopes she will too. Marlena explains that it’s no so much the ceremony that she’s worried about, but the clock striking midnight and the beginning of a whole new year without John. Roman repeats that she is so loved by so many and they will be there for her always. Marlena doesn’t know what she’d do without him. Roman says she will never have to find out.
Chanel tells Johnny that this is her body and her choice. Johnny reiterates that he just said they should listen to the doctors. Chanel repeats that it’s her body and her choice so she’s going to lie down with Trey. Chanel tells Johnny that she could really use some space now, so he should go to the wedding.
Gwen goes to the town square ahead of the wedding and walks away. Javi, Rafe, Gabi, and Arianna then arrive. Javi asks where everyone is. Rafe says it’s early. Javi then gets a call from Johnny, who says Trey isn’t feeling well so it’s not looking like they are going to make it. Javi wishes Trey could be there but says he understands. Johnny apologizes and wishes him a happy New Year as they hang up. Rafe tells Javi that he’s sorry as he knows how much he and Leo wanted Trey to be there. Javi says it’s fine as they can celebrate with him another time, but he’s worried that Leo isn’t there because of how nervous he was. Rafe brings up Leo’s track record with weddings as well. Marlena arrives and runs in to Gwen. Gwen says she got a last minute invitation and it means the world to her to share in Leo’s happiness. Marlena sees Rafe and wonders where Leo’s best man is. Arianna comes over with Gabi and tells them that Chad texted that he will be a little late but he will be there soon. Marlena says they are only down one groom at the moment and asks if anyone has heard from Leo. Arianna says they haven’t while Gabi adds that Rafe or Javi haven’t either which causes Marlena to worry.
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