Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Chanel sits at home with Trey, saying they will be back soon but they are going to see her baby for the first time and soon will be coming home with a new brother or sister for him. Johnny looks on with a look of concern but then joins her and agrees on what a wonderful day that will be as they hug.
Sarah is surprised to see Kristen at the hospital, noting she wasn’t on her schedule and isn’t due for a checkup. Kristen responds that she asked the hospital to squeeze her in so she could see her regarding an urgent matter.
Gwen is with Dr. Rolf in the lab. Gwen complains that she’s put a lot of money in to this and it should be done. Dr. Rolf tells her to be patient as they are on the cusp of greatness. Dr. Rolf talks about the effects of Versavix while Gwen urges him to get it done before the next ice age.
Cat goes to see Rafe at his home. Rafe informs her that Javi and Leo have moved out, Gabi is at work, and Arianna is at school. Rafe jokes that the quiet is kind of great. Rafe asks if she got Mark to let her in to the lab. Cat says unfortunately no and Mark insisted on looking for EJ’s binder himself but it never existed. Cat complains that she has to find her way in to the lab because EJ is coming home any day now.
EJ returns home to the DiMera Mansion where he is shocked to find Dimitri seated inside. EJ questions what the hell he’s doing there. Dimitri respond that it is the family mansion and he lives there.
Kristen informs Sarah that she wants to talk to her about her relationship with Rachel. Kristen says she’s very grateful that Sarah was there for her when she couldn’t be, but she’s here now and her daughter doesn’t need two mothers. Sarah says she would never try to replace her. Kristen brings up Sarah tried to when Rachel was an infant. Sarah argues that there was far more nuance to it than that and she knows it. Kristen complains that Rachel just found out about Sarah trying to kidnap her and believes that has sent her over the edge along with the sight of Sarah clinging to Brady.
Rafe agrees with Cat that EJ might be back any day now which means getting in to the lab could be a big risk. Cat worries that this could be their only chance and says the ISA has had long enough to crack the keycode since she had the first three numbers. Rafe reminds her of EJ’s other set of eyes, Rita. Cat complains of getting her marching orders from Rita since EJ left and how she stonewalled her when she mentioned someone staying in the secret room or tried to get answers about Leo calling about a delivery. Rafe asks what Cat thinks about Leo’s video. Cat says that even if Gwen’s not involved in the free clinic, it confirms that Gwen and EJ are in some sort of silent partnership conspiring together.
EJ asks Dimitri where the hell he has been all this time since no one has heard from him or seen him in years and now he comes home to him in the living room. EJ asks what happened to him and if he wasn’t with his mother. Dimitri responds that he was kidnapped by Gwen and asks if EJ would know anything about that.
Gwen tells Dr. Rolf that she’s sorry if she’s a bit pushy and admits that she’s in a bit of a rush and impatient. Dr. Rolf gets that Gwen is greedy for the financial reward. Gwen complains that his work is getting them nowhere even though she’s thrown a fortune at him. Dr. Rolf yells at her to close her mouth and listen for a change. Dr. Rolf then shows Gwen that he has used Versavix to bring a rat back to life.
Sarah asks Kristen if she really pulled her away from her patients to pick a fight with her. Kristen says she wanted doctor-patient confidentiality. Kristen tells Sarah that she can’t tell her to stay away from Brady but she can tell her to stay away from Rachel because that’s what’s best for her. Sarah tells Kristen to find another doctor because she will no longer be treating her. Kristen says that is fine by her as she walks out of the room. Kristen goes on to run in to Johnny and Chanel as they arrive at the hospital. Chanel questions why Kristen isn’t behind bars where she belongs. Kristen responds that she’s really sorry and leaves the hospital. Johnny encourages Chanel to let it go while Chanel complains that Kristen is the whole reason that Johnny had to go through the trial. Johnny reminds her what Sarah said about stress and to think about the baby. Chanel felt she had to say something and argues that Kristen almost destroyed their lives. Chanel asks again why Kristen isn’t in prison. Johnny says there’s apparently some type of hearing coming up, so he’s sure they will find out.
EJ asks Dimitri why he would know anything about his alleged kidnapping. Dimitri responds that EJ and Gwen were here living it up in the mansion while he was held against his will. EJ says he’s hardly been living it up. Dimitri questions why Gwen has been in the house and what she told him. EJ says that Gwen told him nothing and just showed up at his door, claiming to be family and that the Hortons and Deverauxs didn’t want her, so he figured they had room so why not. Dimitri questions Gwen being in his home while he was stuck in captivity. EJ says it couldn’t have been too bad since he seems healthy and managed to escape. Dimitri says he didn’t escape but he was put on a plane and dumped here, just in time to ruin Leo’s wedding. EJ guesses he doesn’t have any proof that Gwen did it. Dimitri says he doesn’t yet, but he will get it. Dimitri adds that he has transferred all of his assets back to his name, frozen all of Gwen’s credit, and plans to find out what exactly she’s been doing with his money. EJ thinks he’s going a bit too far but Dimitri says it’s not far enough. Dimitri declares that as soon as his divorce is finalized, he expects EJ to throw Gwen out. Dimitri tells EJ that it’s so good to see him and welcomes him home as he then exits the room. EJ then pulls out his phone.
Cat tells Rafe that she has another dinner date when EJ gets back and she will learn more then, but promises not to do anything crazy. Cat adds that she has to figure a way to get back in the secret room to see if they missed any clues. Rafe advises her to play it safe this time. Cat asks if Rafe and Eli are playing it safe by going to Alamainia without a posse. Rafe explains that they won’t be alone because Steve already sent Bo and Hope there to deal with Stefan’s remains and making sure the body matches the headstone. Cat wonders how Vivian took that. Rafe says not great but she did agree to questioning. Rafe says the camera in the crypt was transmitting a signal to Alamainia and that’s what the focus will be on. Cat says she will focus on the lab. Rafe hopes she will have better luck with Mark.
Gwen can’t believe Dr. Rolf successfully brought the rats back to life and says that EJ will be thrilled. Dr. Rolf says it took a great deal of trial and error to get the dosage right and so far, there have been no side effects. Dr. Rolf declares that soon they can begin experimenting on humans. Gwen then gets a call from EJ. Gwen tells EJ that she’s with Dr. Rolf while EJ informs her that he’s been with Dimitri, who told him all about her. Gwen is surprised to learn that EJ is home. EJ then angrily asks Gwen to get her ass there now.
Sarah joins Johnny and Chanel in a hospital room and asks how Chanel is feeling. Chanel says she still has morning sickness but no cramps. Sarah says that’s great and asks if they are ready to take a peek at the baby.
Cat asks Rafe who is on the top of his list to be Peter’s accomplice. Rafe responds that there’s no definitive list yet. Rafe talks about how Vivian makes sense if Stefan was alive because she would want the inheritance money but the timing doesn’t line up with Tony’s abduction and she would’ve had to have been planning the whole thing before Stefan was dead. Cat brings up Dimitri returning at an odd time while Rafe comments on his crazy story about being held hostage by Gwen while Cat notes Gwen saying she was cut out of his financial situation. Rafe points out that Dimitri isn’t even a direct heir so he’d have to go through his mother Megan or make a deal with Peter. Cat feels Dimitri wouldn’t have much to gain. Rafe brings up Stefano’s estate never being settled since his body was never found while the seven year waiting period is almost up so the DiMeras can claim the inheritance.
Kristen enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion and tells EJ that she has nothing to say to him. EJ asks what happened with Peter. Kristen tells EJ that Peter said he would see her in Hell before he died. EJ says he’s so sorry but Kristen doesn’t believe him and argues that EJ is itching to dance on Peter’s grave just like she is itching to dance on EJ’s as she storms out.
Gwen tells Dr. Rolf that she has to go face EJ, but at least she will have good news to share with him. Gwen stops and asks Dr. Rolf if he’s sure there are people willing to pay millions for this drug. Dr. Rolf responds that he thought she was sure as well since she threw her fortune at him. Gwen says she will see him later then. Gwen then asks Dr. Rolf if he can bring her back to life if EJ murders her which he laughs at as she exits the lab.
Sarah encourages Chanel not to worry if they don’t hear a heartbeat of the baby because it’s very early in the pregnancy and they can do another ultrasound. Sarah then tells her that it looks great as they see the embryo with a tiny heartbeat. Johnny declares it’s their baby.
Cat and Rafe talk about Peter going after the family because he knew the seven years were almost up and he wanted to eliminate the competition to get the money. They joke about Susan’s belief that Stefano is still alive while Rafe informs Cat that Stefano’s essence was once put on a microchip that was planted in Steve’s head. Rafe calls that a long story and says he’ll send her the file on it. Rafe says considering Stefano’s age, it’s very unlikely that he’s alive and well but when it comes to the DiMeras, nothing surprises him anymore. Rafe then admits he was surprised by one thing DiMera related the other day as he reveals that Kristen offered to help bring EJ down which surprises Cat. Rafe explains that for some reason, Kristen blames EJ for Rachel being in Bayview, so she wants revenge. Cat asks if Rafe is going to team up with Kristen. Rafe admits it seems a little risky because one outburst from her could blow the whole operation. Cat suggests maybe Kristen could show some restraint and give them what they need to put EJ away.
Kristen confronts Dimitri in the town square. Dimitri remarks that the sight of her at breakfast would cause him to lose his appetite. Kristen calls him an ungrateful brat after the chaos his mother caused their family. Dimitri compares it to Peter. Kristen warns him not to speak of Peter. Dimitri didn’t realize it was a sensitive topic. Kristen tells Dimitri that he owes her money. Dimitri says the blackmail ship has sailed since he’s out and proud as well as extremely rich. Dimitri tells Kristen to go home and take a bath to soak off the stench of prison and death. Kristen remarks that she wouldn’t live under the same roof as him and moved out of the DiMera Mansion. Dimitri jokes that she won’t get any more free breakfasts. Kristen warns that after what he did to Gwen, she’ll see to it that he’ll be departing the mansion soon.
Gwen goes to the DiMera Mansion to see EJ in the living room. EJ questions her bringing Dimitri back without consulting him first. Gwen points out that she left him a message and said she would explain when he got home. EJ argues that if he knew what she was up to, he would’ve done everything in his power to stop it. EJ asks if Gwen has a death wish. EJ says he knows she wanted revenge in her own way but he didn’t realize that meant jeopardizing everything they’ve worked for so she could watch Dimitri and Leo squirm. Gwen argues that it wasn’t her fault because she didn’t know Dimitri could divorce her and take her money, so she didn’t know she wouldn’t be safe. Gwen says that her understanding of Dimitri’s inheritance and terms was misguided. EJ calls it dead wrong. Gwen admits she made a mistake. EJ blames her ego and reminds Gwen that her contribution to their special project was her husband’s cash. Gwen asks if EJ doesn’t have his own cash. EJ says his cash is wrapped up in other things and Dimitri’s was their biggest supporter, so until they start making money, they need his cushion to stay afloat. Gwen informs EJ that they will be making money sooner than he thinks. EJ asks what she means. Gwen then reveals that Dr. Rolf brought the rats back to life and says the drug is ready to be tested on humans which shocks EJ.
Sarah tells Chanel and Johnny that Chanel and the baby are doing very well and she will set her up for a follow up. Sarah adds that the chances of her cancer recurring are low. Chanel asks Johnny if he’s comfortable with telling family and close friends. Johnny says he wants to shout it from the rooftops. Johnny asks what the next steps are and if Chanel needs to take it easy. Sarah says there are no restrictions other than the usual as long as she’s not experiencing cramping or bleeding. Sarah tells Chanel that the best thing to do is rest and enjoy being pregnant. Sarah tells them that she’s so happy for them as she knows how much they wanted this. Chanel responds that they have a beautiful baby boy but she feels so blessed to be adding to their family.
Rafe tells Cat that he’s going to take his offer from Kristen to his higher ups at the FBI to let them decide if she’s viable. Rafe asks Cat how Chad’s custody mediation is going. Cat responds that she wishes she knew but she can’t ask him or reach out for obvious reasons. Cat then gets a text from Rita, informing her that EJ is back in town. Cat then says she has to go. Rafe tells her to be safe as she quickly exits.
EJ calls Dr. Rolf to confirm what Gwen told him. EJ congratulates him and hangs up. Gwen jokes about EJ being skeptical as she pours him a drink. Gwen toasts to their success while EJ warns that he’s still furious with her. Gwen suggests they just celebrate the good news a bit. EJ asks if he should just forgive her for bringing back Dimitri. EJ complains that having him back in Salem is potentially life changing. Gwen swears she can make it right and if all goes according to plan, she can take care of Dimitri and save her fortune. EJ questions how since Dimitri seems to have made himself quite at home. Gwen informs EJ that the ISA is looking at Dimitri as Peter’s possible accomplice. EJ calls that rich considering where he’s actually been. Gwen says they know it’s not true but Rafe doesn’t and that Rafe said he doesn’t believe Dimitri’s kidnapping story. Gwen points out that he has no proof. Gwen explains to EJ that she wants to frame Dimitri for the kidnapping and then his story will blow up in his face, he’ll go to prison and she’ll be off to the bank.
Johnny and Chanel go home. Chanel excitedly thinks she felt the baby but guesses she must be imagining it because she wants it to feel real. Johnny assures her that it is real and now that they know the odds are in their favor, he feels so bad that he was ever a downer about her being pregnant. Johnny insists it’s only because he loves her so much. Chanel decides no more feeling bad, only excited and grateful because soon they will have a healthy baby as a little brother or sister to Trey and a person they created out of their love as they hug.
Dimitri questions Kristen giving a damn about Gwen, arguing that the Kristen he knows only cares about herself. Kristen mocks him stealing the money from Gwen while Dimitri says he simply took back what’s his and soon, Gwen will pay for the bad things she did to him. Kristen remarks that it sounds like Dimitri is becoming a true DiMera which in their family means it’s survival of the fittest and to Hell with everyone else. Dimitri supposes he’ll feel right at home then. Dimitri says his mother was no wilting violet and neither is he. Dimitri tells Kristen to brace herself for a lot of turbulence because he’s here to stay.
EJ comments that Gwen talks a big game but offers very few details, so he’s going to need to know exactly how she plans to frame Dimitri and how she thinks it’s going to work which he highly doubts considering the royal mess she made in bringing Dimitri back. Cat then arrives and greets them. Cat tells EJ that she’s so glad he’s back and asks how Sydney is. EJ says she’s much better and thanks her for asking. Cat hopes she’s not interrupting. EJ says of course not as they were merely toasting to his return.
Rafe gets a call from Shane Donovan, revealing the identity of the bones from the DiMera Crypt.
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