Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Paulina goes to Chanel’s and watches over Trey. Paulina talks about doing so much better now that Theo woke up, but notes it will be a long recovery. Chanel calls it still great news. Chanel then reveals that she also has some news that she hopes Paulina thinks is great too. Chanel announces she is pregnant. Paulina is thrilled and hugs her as she congratulates her.
Johnny sits at the Pub, thinking back to arguing with Chanel about her pregnancy. Xander arrives and comments on Johnny seeming in his own world. Johnny says he’s just a little distracted. Xander says he certainly has enough on his plate which is why he wanted this meeting. Xander brings up Johnny staying at DiMera Enterprises longer than they agreed upon. Johnny confirms they need him at the helm a little bit longer and hopes that’s a not going to be a problem. Xander responds that maybe it is.
Sarah joins Maggie in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion. Brady then comes in and greets them. Maggie asks if they enjoyed New Year’s Eve. They think back to their kiss. Brady then states that it was nice which Sarah agrees with.
At the DiMera Mansion, Dimitri is having juice in a robe in the living room. Gwen comes in and comments on Dimitri making himself at home. Dimitri argues that it is his home and not her home. Gwen disagrees, reminding him that they are still married which makes her a DiMera-Von Leuschner too. Dimitri says not for long.
Javi sits at home with a bowl of cereal as he looks down at his wedding ring, thinking back to the end of he and Leo’s wedding when they ran in to Dimitri. Leo then shows up at the front door.
Paulina tells Chanel that this is wonderful news and asks why she didn’t tell her that the doctor gave her the clear. Chanel explains that they weren’t trying and it just sort of happened but Sarah says there’s a good chance she can have a healthy pregnancy. Chanel feels it’s some kind of miracle. Paulina agrees and asks what Johnny thinks. Chanel admits that Johnny doesn’t want her to have the baby.
Johnny tells Xander that he had a feeling staying at DiMera could ruffle some feathers. Xander says it’s nothing personal but they agreed to it until Titan and DiMera were officially split. Johnny says these are extenuating circumstances. Xander then informs him that is why Kate, Maggie, and Philip all pushed for their arrangement to continue. Johnny appreciates that and promises to be back at Titan as soon as he can and that he’s only staying at DiMera until Theo recovers. Xander notes they don’t know how long that will take. Johnny points out that Theo is on the mend. Xander says he’s glad to hear that in spite of the competition. Xander adds that there is a clause that Johnny is forbidden from sharing anything Titan related with DiMera which Johnny assures he will not push back on. Xander goes through his bag to show him the clause but his copy of Bonnie Lockhart’s “One Rainy Afternoon” manuscript catches Johnny’s eye.
Brady says he has to get going but Maggie says it’s New Year’s Day and invites him to stay for tea or breakfast. Brady tries to insist but Maggie tells him that he’s been running himself ragged and that he can’t be there for Rachel if he’s not taking care of himself. Sarah tells Brady that when Maggie insists he stay for breakfast, he stays. Brady agrees but then gets a text from Bayview and the director wants to talk to him about Rachel’s progress, but notes it’s at the same time as the Titan shareholders meeting. Maggie tells him that Rachel is more important than the meeting. Brady appreciates that but doesn’t think Xander will since he’s missed quite a bit lately. Maggie is sure Xander understands. Brady responds that maybe he did, before he and Sarah were living under the same roof.
Leo tells Javi that Gwen brought Dimitri back at that exact moment to get back at them to ruin their wedding and get revenge at the same time. Javi responds that she might not get that revenge if it turns out Leo hasn’t moved on from Dimitri. Leo insists that he has and he doesn’t want to be with Dimitri. Leo declares that the person he wants to spend the rest of his life with is Javi.
Paulina questions Chanel saying Johnny doesn’t want the baby. Chanel explains that Johnny doesn’t think it’s worth the risk and that they already have a son so that should be enough. Chanel insists wanting this baby doesn’t mean she loves Trey any less. Paulina says no one doubts that so Chanel questions why Johnny is making her feel guilty for wanting this baby like it’s a betrayal to the one they already have. Chanel declares that if there’s even a chance she can carry the term then she’s going to do it because she wants this baby and no one will stop her from having it.
Xander tells Johnny that Bonnie’s manuscript is going to the recycle bin as he doesn’t intend to read it. Johnny questions why not, pointing out that Stephanie’s book turned things around for the division and maybe Bonnie’s can fit in the same genre. Xander worries that it could cannibalize the one hit they have. Xander tells Johnny that they just don’t have the resources to devote to two writers in the same space, so one Anastasia Sands is enough for the company. Xander gets an alert on his phone and says he has to take this, so he asks Johnny to look over his contract so they are on the same page. Johnny agrees to do so as Xander heads to the back, but Johnny instead then begins to read Bonnie’s manuscript.
Maggie tells Brady that she will handle Xander while he takes care of Rachel. Brady thanks her for understanding. Maggie knows Brady thought about leaving Titan a few months ago because of things being tense with Xander, but she’s relieved and grateful that he agreed to stay. Brady responds that Maggie still being there made all the difference for him. Brady states that it may not be his life’s work but he would never leave without knowing the company would be secure without him. Brady calls Titan his Grandfather’s legacy while Basic Black is his father’s, so he has a very vested interest in making sure both companies survive.
Javi knows Leo believes that he wants to spend the rest of his life with him now, but questions if he’s seen, spoken to, or looked at Dimitri since the wedding. Leo says no because it would be irrelevant and meaningless. Javi disagrees, arguing that they can’t be together until Leo’s feelings for Dimitri are resolved. Leo insists that they are and that he closed the book on his feelings for Dimitri years ago. Javi argues that was when he thought Dimitri left him for another man, but now he knows that never happened, so he can’t pretend that doesn’t change things and asks how could it not. Javi believes that’s why Leo hasn’t seen Dimitri since the wedding. Leo asks what he is saying. Javi feels Leo is afraid that if he sees Dimitri, he could fall in love with him all over again.
Dimitri warns Gwen not to get too comfortable under this roof as he will be retaining an attorney to file for divorce. Gwen questions what money he will be using. Dimitri responds that the Alamanian authorities have opened an investigation in to his kidnapping and Gwen is the sole suspect, so he has petitioned to freeze her access to their joint accounts until the outcome of their investigation. Gwen argues that he can’t do that. Dimitri tells her to watch him.
Paulina understands this is what Chanel wanted her whole life, but Johnny’s not wrong either that she does have a baby that needs her. Chanel insists that she loves Trey and nothing could ever change that, but there are challenges that come with having a child that doesn’t look like you which Johnny doesn’t experience in the same way. Paulina asks if something happened. Chanel responds that right after Thanksgiving, she took Trey to the park and a woman sat next to her. Chanel says they started talking and she thought she met her first mom friend, but then she thought she was Trey’s nanny. Paulina says she’s so sorry. Chanel says carrying her own baby is how she always thought she’d become a mother and she grieved when she thought that was no longer possible, but Johnny is unwilling to understand that. Chanel says she just wants to hear what the doctors have to say while Johnny is treating her like she’s being irresponsible and it’s making her angry when she doesn’t want to be.
Xander returns to Johnny at the Pub and they finish signing their papers. Xander wishes Johnny luck at DiMera, calling him a valued employee and says he looks forward to getting him back at Titan where he belongs. Johnny appreciates him understanding. Xander tells Johnny to take care as he exits the Pub.
Gwen comments on Dimitri playing dirty. Dimitri accuses her of imprisoning him for over a year. Gwen insists that she had nothing to do with that and when the authorities realize that, she will take him to court for every penny she’s worth. Dimitri calls her delusional and arrogant. Dimitri says when he’s through, she will be left with nothing and he will make sure she has to pay back every cent she spent while he was away, with interest.
Leo tells Javi that what he had with Dimitri, he thought was true love but he now knows that he did not love him with his whole heart like he does Javi. Leo declares that he would give up his life for Javi without hesitation and that’s real love which he never had with Dimitri. Leo says he never had this as he kisses Javi.
Brady decides he will head to Titan to make sure his second in command is prepared for the meeting while Sarah says she will get to the hospital. Sarah then gets a text from her attorney that her divorce is final, so her marriage is officially over. Brady guesses she has mixed emotions about it but Sarah says she doesn’t as this is what she wanted, so she is good. Sarah says she gets to go back to being Dr. Sarah Horton. Brady calls her a wonderful and strong woman admired by all. Sarah feels hopeful about what’s to come.
Xander goes to work at Titan. Maggie walks in and questions Stephanie’s book tour being cancelled. Xander assures it wasn’t his decision but Alex felt he had to pull the plug on it because the creepy fan letters Stephanie has been receiving have been getting worse. Xander says he’s sorry she wasn’t kept in the loop and asks if she wants to go over Stephanie’s papers. Xander then comes across his divorce decree on his desk.
Johnny goes home and calls it a nice surprise to see Paulina. Paulina says she just dropped off clothes for the baby. Johnny says his breakfast meeting ended early and asks what they have been talking about. Paulina informs him that Chanel has been telling her about her pregnancy and his feelings about it. Chanel knows they agreed not to tell anyone until they knew more, but she needed to talk to her mom. Johnny says he understands and mentions bringing chowder from the Pub. Paulina reminds Chanel that she’s eating for two but Chanel says she’s not hungry. Chanel then gets a pain and worries that something is wrong.
Gwen says so much for Leo being Dimitri’s one true love. Gwen reminds Dimitri that he said they were so meant to be and went on and on about their love for each other, but if he was really pining for Leo, he’d be out there trying to win him back instead of here counting his money like a greedy old fool. Dimitri responds that Leo will come to him soon enough and he just needs to sit back and wait. Gwen mocks his ego and reminds him that Leo is in love with another man, who he is married to and isn’t a lying, cheating bastard like him. Gwen calls Leo lucky to be rid of him and wishes she could be too.
Leo and Javi kiss until Javi says they shouldn’t be doing this. Leo asks why not since they love each other and that’s not going to change. Javi responds that he can’t trust Leo’s feelings for him until he sees and talks to Dimitri. Leo doesn’t know why he keeps insisting on that. Leo knows his reputation is fickle and shallow but since they’ve been together, he’s been consistent and reliable. Leo feels Javi is looking at him like he’s the old Leo who can’t be trusted, like just because his old flame showed up, he’s going to throw away the best thing to ever happen to him. Leo hopes Javi doesn’t see him that way. Javi knows Leo is a good person and that he has become more consistent and reliable since they’ve been together, but he also knows that what he assumed was true about why his relationship with Dimitri ended was all a lie, which means the love they had for each other could very much still be alive and that’s what he needs to find out. Leo realizes Javi is not going to let this go. Javi says that he has to protect his heart and Leo needs to find out what his heart really wants. Leo then agrees to pack his things but promises he will be back to prove to him that he loves him and no one else.
Johnny and Paulina bring Chanel to the hospital. Johnny blames himself for upsetting Chanel and not being more patient or understanding. Johnny says it’s not about him not wanting the baby but about not wanting to lose Chanel. Johnny says it’s about loving and needing her but she thinks he’s being cold and heartless. Johnny worries about losing the baby. Paulina is sorry for what they are going through. Paulina hugs him and says it’s going to be alright.
Sarah checks on Chanel in the hospital and tells her that the baby appears to be fine and there’s no sign of bleeding. Chanel says it felt so similar to the miscarriage and questions the pain. Sarah suggests it could be stress related and advises her to try to bring the tension down. Chanel asks how she can not be stressed when her husband wishes to end the pregnancy and doesn’t want the baby.
Maggie tells Xander that she’s so sorry. Xander argues that he’s sure she’s thrilled. Maggie insists that she’s not as Xander and Sarah share a child together, so she’s heartbroken that they are ending things. Xander apologizes for snapping at her. Xander says he’s known this was coming for awhile so he will be fine. Maggie is glad to hear that and adds that Brady’s assistant will cover for Brady at the meeting since his daughter needs him. Xander argues that he doesn’t even get to see his daughter. Maggie points out that is nobody’s fault but his own.
Leo goes to the DiMera Mansion and asks Gwen if Dimitri is there. Gwen responds that he’s in the kitchen. Gwen suggests they get a room and preferably not her room this time as she storms out. Dimitri then comes out and tells Leo that he knew he would come.
Brady goes to see Xander at Titan. Xander remarks on him gracing them with his presence as he heard he was skipping the meeting. Brady wanted to make sure he didn’t have any questions about the sales figures he sent over. Xander questions what happened to the holiday sales bump he promised. Brady responds that sales are down across the board and they are hurting everywhere. Xander says every other division has sent him a plan on how to counter that while he’s still waiting on his. Brady says he will send it to him. Xander is concerned about his division and says if the numbers don’t approve, he will have no choice but to shut down Basic Black. Brady questions if this is really about his job performance or if it’s about him and Sarah. Xander takes that as Brady admitting there is a him and Sarah. Brady says no but Xander decides he’s changed his mind and tells Brady that he’s fired.
Johnny checks on Chanel in her hospital room. Chanel tells him that she and the baby are fine, then asks if he’s disappointed. Johnny says of course not. Sarah says she can’t weigh in on the decision Chanel needs to make but she can help them understand the possible risks. Sarah tells them that the likelihood of Chanel’s cancer coming back is slim. Johnny brings up Sarah advising Chanel not to get pregnant again yet. Chanel remarks that she didn’t do so on purpose or by herself. Johnny asks what they can do. Chanel responds that they don’t do anything while she is going to wait and see if the pregnancy is viable and if it is, she’s having the baby.
Javi goes to the hospital and sees Paulina, so he asks if everything is okay with Trey. Paulina informs him that Trey is fine but Chanel is in with the doctor. Javi tells her that if they ever need any help with Trey, he would be happy to help. Paulina calls that very kind and notes that works both ways as she heard about what happened at his wedding and she’s so sorry. Javi thanks her and then sees Trey. Javi tells Trey he thinks about him all the time and he loves him so much.
Gwen walks past the Brady Pub and tries calling EJ but it goes to voicemail. Gwen doesn’t know how much he’s heard but insists she has it all under control and will explain everything to him when he returns.
Dimitri tells Leo that he’s just so glad he came. Leo responds that he’s not staying long and just needed to say something. Dimitri tells him the floor is his. Leo tells Dimitri how sorry he is about what happened to him and that he was kidnapped and that he willingly believed Dimitri wrote him that letter. Leo adds that most importantly, he’s sorry if Dimitri believes they are getting back together as he loves Javi now and nothing is going to change that. Dimitri then grabs Leo and kisses him.
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