Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Brady and Kristen sit together at the Brady Pub. Kristen talks about how excited Rachel was to go back to school. Brady just hopes she was ready. Kristen assures that she couldn’t wait to pass out valentine’s. Brady tells her to stop pretending that what she did was okay because they are not in sync about this. Brady argues that they had to put up a united front for Rachel, but now that they are alone, it’s time they get a few things straight.
Belle tells Marlena that she has a very busy day today at Dimitri’s arraignment. Marlena is grateful that Belle has been patient with her working from home but says that’s going to change as she’s going back to the office. Belle then exits right as Leo arrives. Leo remarks that most people seem to be racing off somewhere when they see him. Leo thanks Marlena for seeing him. Marlena asks him what’s happening. Leo says aside from his heart aching from Javi, now he’s in a panic over Dimitri because he was arrested last night. Leo feels he has to do something to help him.
Melinda storms in to the interrogation room where Rafe has Dimitri. Melinda calls this absolutely unacceptable that Rafe has been interrogating Dimitri all night without his attorney present. Dimitri swears he’s innocent but Rafe points out that he’s having such a tough time proving it.
EJ stands in the living room of the DiMera Mansion at Stefano’s portrait and puts on Stefano’s ring when Gwen walks in and asks if he’s taking counsel from the dearly departed. EJ remarks to her that father will always have the final word.
Kristen thought they could enjoy having their daughter back. Brady complains about her taking Rachel out of Bayview without telling him. Kristen thought they settled this but Brady says he was very clear that he thought it was a mistake. Kristen asks if he suggests sending her back when that would destroy her. Brady agrees because now Rachel thinks she’s fine, but she’s not and that’s exactly why Kristen didn’t tell him about pulling this stunt. Kristen asks if he thinks so little of her, arguing that she would never use their daughter to play mind games with him. Kristen says she was only thinking about what Rachel needs. Brady argues that the doctors know what she needs which Kristen disagrees with. Brady warns that her little stunt could cause serious legal repercussions for Rachel. Kristen questions thinking she hadn’t considered that. Brady responds that he doesn’t know what to think when it comes to her anymore. Kristen complains that he’s shortchanging her as usual. Kristen informs Brady that she has a plan that will fix everything.
Marlena asks Leo about being there when Dimitri was arrested. Leo says he couldn’t sleep because of it and asks what Marlena is thinking. Marlena wonders why he’s having such an emotional reaction since it’s not Dimitri’s first run-in with the law. Leo guesses it’s because anytime he was mixed up with something in the past, he wasn’t thinking about him but his own feelings while now his heart is breaking because he knows what Dimitri is going through. Leo declares that he knows Dimitri better than anyone and knows that he’s innocent.
Gwen asks EJ about Stefano finally being laid to rest permanently. EJ mocks her empathy. Gwen says she’s truly sorry for his loss and mentions that Kristen said she should make herself scarce from the memorial. Gwen asks how the memorial was. EJ responds that Stefano’s spirit loomed large over them all for the entire day. Gwen comments that EJ somehow seems different, like there’s a strange aura to him. EJ laughs off her sounding like Susan. Gwen suggests talking about now as she has some wonderful news for him. Gwen then informs EJ that Dimitri is in the slammer.
Melinda argues that Rafe is not some rookie and asks if it ever occurred to him that Vivian is framing Dimitri and questions why he would trust anything Vivian says. Rafe responds that he has statements from multiple witnesses all backing up Vivian’s claim that Dimitri was at her compound under his own free will. Dimitri shouts that it’s not true. Melinda asks if the witnesses have names. Rafe says they include Vivian’s nephew Nicholas, multiple staff members and there is plenty of evidence linking Dimitri to the kidnappings including fingerprints, DNA, and a camera that was broadcasting a signal to a tablet found at Vivian’s compound. Rafe declares they have hard evidence while all they have is speculation. Rafe tells Dimitri that he’s not going to win this one as he’s screwed.
Brady remarks that Kristen saying she has a plan are the scariest words in the English language coming from her. Kristen asks if he wants to help their daughter or not. Brady agrees to listen. Kristen says if the court thinks they aren’t taking Rachel’s recovery seriously, they can get her to an intensive outpatient treatment. Brady asks what if the court thinks that isn’t enough. Kristen insists they will when they get the stamp of approval from Marlena. Brady argues that the problem is Marlena thinks Rachel’s best treatment was at Bayview. Kristen argues that Rachel is home now and Marlena wouldn’t dare send her back to Bayview, because if she did, Rachel would hate her.
Marlena asks how Leo knows that Dimitri is innocent. Leo insists that he just knows in his heart that Dimitri didn’t do the things he’s accused of. Leo says when Dimitri told him that he was held captive in Alamainia for years, he believed him and his senses tell him that Gwen is behind it. Marlena asks if it’s possible that Leo’s faith in Dimitri is misplaced. Leo questions why she’s being so cynical about this when she is all about seeing the good in people. Leo says that Marlena put her faith in him when she had no reason to. Marlena says that’s not true since she watched him do the work day after day while Dimitri was gone for years. Marlena questions what Leo really knows about him. Leo insists that he can say for sure that Dimitri did not help Peter Blake almost kill the DiMeras including his friend Chad. Leo argues that is super villain stuff and it’s not Dimitri’s brand, so he believes in him. Leo adds that even if he didn’t, Dimitri showing up in Salem just in time to ruin his wedding to Javi is all the proof he needs that Gwen is behind this. Leo states that Gwen got the ultimate revenge against them by holding Dimitri on ice until his return could do the most damage. Marlena points out that Leo said Dimitri ruined his wedding to Javi and asks if he really believes that. Leo responds that if it wasn’t for Dimitri, he and Javi would be happily married, looking for a place of their own and starting their life together, but he couldn’t tell Javi that he didn’t feel something for Dimitri, because he did. Leo decides maybe Dimitri is not the one who ruined things with Javi, it was himself.
Melinda tells Dimitri not to fall for Rafe’s bluster and that if Rafe’s case was as rock solid as he claims, he wouldn’t have tried forcing a confession out of him all night. Rafe tells Melinda to say whatever she needs but he’s done here. Rafe advises Melinda to talk some sense in to her client because if he cooperates, he’ll be an old man when he gets out of prison, otherwise they will do it the hard way and he’ll die in there. Rafe then exits the room and runs in to Belle, who asks if it’s a rough day. Rafe says it’s following a rough night. Belle hopes to have good news for him after Dimitri’s arraignment. Rafe says he hopes so and he appreciates Belle taking the lead on this. Belle says she’s up for the challenge and asks how it went in the interrogation room. Rafe responds that Dimitri didn’t give an inch.
Dimitri swears to Melinda that Gwen kidnapped him and he had nothing to do with what happened to EJ and the rest of his family. Melinda says he better provide some evidence against Gwen. Dimitri asks what if he can’t. Melinda says they first have to get him out on bail and they will figure out the rest after.
EJ asks Gwen about Dimitri being arrested. Gwen explains that Rafe found Dimitri’s tablet and other belongings at Vivian’s compound, so he naturally concluded that he was Peter’s accomplice. Gwen adds that Rafe will never know that she’s the one who shipped Dimitri’s things there from where he was being held captive. Gwen asks if EJ is going to congratulate her as they’ve been absolved of kidnapping Dimitri and calls it a big win. EJ disagrees, arguing that Vivian will now get off free from kidnapping him and his siblings, all because of Gwen’s foolishness. EJ tells Gwen that it was stupid and reckless to risk everything they’ve been working towards just so she could have her revenge on Leo. Gwen questions how it was stupid and reckless when it only cost him his blood lust against Vivian. Gwen tells EJ to let it go since they are so close to the endgame here. EJ argues that his entire family was nearly annihilated and the video feed they found proves that either Vivian was Peter’s accomplice or he was her accomplice. EJ complains that now Vivian gets continue circling the DiMera like a hawk with nothing to stop her from trying something like this again. EJ adds there’s nothing to stop her, except him.
Brady questions Kristen wanting Marlena to betray her values and lie to the court. Kristen says that’s exactly what she will do if she wants a relationship with Rachel. Brady calls that cruel and says he would never allow her to put Marlena in that position. Kristen asks what Brady’s plan is then, arguing that Rachel is happy now and where she belongs. Brady argues that Rachel is happy because Kristen came and gave her what she wanted which is the opposite of what Dr. Gregory said she needed. Kristen mocks Dr. Gregory knowing what’s best for her daughter. Brady stops her and says he can’t do this anymore as he can’t have a rational conversation with her. Brady declares now he has to do what he should’ve done months ago and take Kristen to court as he’s going to sue for full custody of their daughter.
Leo declares that the only person to blame for he and Javi not being together is himself. Marlena asks if he wants to expand on that. Leo complains that his crippling indecision drove Javi away and he let the best thing to ever happen to him just walk away. Leo says he’s still so pathetically unsure about what he wants. Leo doesn’t want to talk about how he feels, he just wants to focus on helping get Dimitri out of jail. Marlena questions why that is his responsibility. Leo asks who else’s it would be since Dimitri’s family wants nothing to do with him, so he’s the only one who cares about him. Leo wishes there was a way he could prove Dimitri’s innocence. Marlena doesn’t think Leo asked for this emergency therapy session to help Dimitri, but she thinks he’s looking for permission. Leo admits he thinks she’s right.
Melinda, Dimitri, Belle, and Rafe appear in front of the judge at the courthouse. Dimitri pleads not guilty. Melinda argues that they are grasping at straws and that Dimitri had nothing to do with the DiMera kidnappings. Belle states that the evidence says otherwise. Melinda calls the evidence weak and says that anyone could’ve logged onto the tablet feed from the DiMera crypt. Belle brings up her witnesses while Melinda argues they are in a foreign country so she wouldn’t be able to cross examine them and it would deny Dimitri his constitutional right to face his accusers. Belle argues that the crime happened on American soil against a prominent family in Salem. Melinda points out that these alleged witnesses claim Dimitri committed the crimes from halfway around the world and calls the allegations shaky at best. Melinda states that Dimitri should be allowed to participate in his defense, so she’s requesting he be freed on bail immediately.
Gwen understands that EJ is not happy about Vivian but says even if the feds realized Vivian was in cahoots with Peter, they won’t do anything. EJ doesn’t give a damn about treaties or international law. EJ argues that Vivian has been after the DiMera fortune for years and saw a chance to grab it thanks to Peter, but now thanks to Gwen, she thinks she’s immune. EJ declares that there is no get out of jail free card this time. Gwen asks what he’s going to do. EJ responds that like his father before him, he will mete out justice in his own time and his own way. Gwen says while they are coming to terms with what Vivian did, there’s something else he should know. Gwen informs EJ that she ran in to Gabi yesterday and apparently Stefan did not leave Salem on his own, Vivian kidnapped him to keep him away from her. EJ questions if Vivian just admitted this. Gwen explains that Rafe and Eli got it out of one of her former employees. EJ laughs off Vivian kidnapping her own son. Gwen says that Gabi is understandably devastated and even gave her money back to dig around for her. Gwen thinks Gabi wants some assurance that Stefan still loved her. EJ remarks that his actions said otherwise since he cheated on her with Ava while she was in prison. Gwen admits that she thinks Gabi is deluding herself, but her money is still green so thanks to Gabi’s broken heart, she’s no longer a pauper. EJ questions what exactly her plan is, if she’s going to just ask Vivian if Stefan was pining for Gabi. Gwen says she just told Gabi that she would poke around a bit, not how far she would go. EJ warns that Gwen is flying close to the sun and he would tread carefully before crossing Gabi. Gwen laughs off and asks what that two bit fashionista is going to do to her. EJ responds that from someone who has incurred her wrath, she can do plenty.
Leo asks Marlena to expand on him asking for permission. Marlena explains that Leo going to bat for Dimitri could complicate his relationship with Javi, so he’d like her to allow him to do that. Leo admits she’s right and that maybe he just needed her as a friend. Marlena doesn’t think wanting to help Dimitri in his hour of need makes him disloyal to Javi. Leo asks why he feels like he’s betraying Javi then. Marlena says for him to tell her. Leo says he’s not just coming to the aid of a buddy. Leo says Dimitri was held captive as a punishment because of their love and he was freed with the hope that they would go on to live happily ever after. Leo admits that if Javi called him right now to meet him in Texas, he couldn’t do it because he couldn’t just abandon Dimitri in his hour of need.
Belle states that Melinda put on quite a performance and made some valid points that she will shoot down in trial, but first they must make sure Dimitri shows up to his day in court. Belle argues that Dimitri has unlimited financial resources and connections as a former ISA agent, so if he’s released on bail, he could disappear easily. Melinda assures that Dimitri isn’t going anywhere, noting that he has family here. The judge notes that is family he’s accused of attempting to kill. Melinda calls that falsely accused and argues that Dimitri is just as much a victim as they are. Belle calls Dimitri a convicted felon and a flight risk, so she requests he be remanded until trial.
Kristen argues that Brady can’t sue her for custody now. Brady says she’s given him no choice. Kristen tells him to think of Rachel and warns that fighting her in court will backfire, especially for Rachel. Kristen says the judge needs to see Rachel in a stable family home with parents who aren’t at each other’s throats. Brady says at least he’s taking his anger out on the right person this time instead of Marlena. Brady complains that Kristen blindsided him and he would’ve had to explain to Rachel if he hadn’t already found a new place. Kristen mocks Brady moving in with Sarah while Brady argues that he moved back in to the Kiriakis Mansion where he lived for years. Kristen questions his new girlfriend sleeping down the hall just being a bonus and says she doesn’t give a damn. Kristen tells Brady again to think about Rachel and that revisiting their custody agreement is bad news for Rachel’s mental health and her freedom. Kristen declares that for Rachel’s sake, she will compromise and agree to joint custody. Brady questions what the catch is. Kristen responds that the catch is that she moves in with him.
EJ tells Gwen that he knows what it’s like to be on Gabi’s bad side. Gwen talks about getting her money back and wonders how Dimitri is doing at the police station now. EJ presumes he’s professing his innocence. Gwen says that won’t do him much good with all the evidence she planted against him. Gwen supposes it won’t be long before her assets will be unfrozen now that the feds are convinced she had nothing to do with Dimitri’s kidnapping. Gwen says it shouldn’t be long before she’s filthy rich again. Gwen says she’s going to treat herself to a frozen chai latte as she’s missed the finer things in life. EJ tells her to enjoy as Gwen exits.
Brady asks if Kristen is insane. Kristen says she’s just protecting Rachel and argues that it would help her cause if the judge sees that she’s living under the same roof with two loving parents. Brady questions her plan being perjury. Kristen asks if he wants joint custody or not. Brady says he does but he’s not going to let her blackmail him. Kristen tells him to have it his way then and to see what happens if he sues for full custody. Kristen warns that with Melinda on her side, he will surely lose and the damage it will do to Rachel will have been for nothing. Brady then decides that Kristen can stay in Tate’s room while he’s at school for one month and then once the hearing is over and she’s officially free, she gets out and gets her own place. Brady tells her to take it or leave it. Kristen agrees to take it and says he will see that it’s what’s best for Rachel. Brady argues that what’s best for Rachel is honesty, so they will sit her down and make sure she knows this is temporary and that her parents are not a couple and never will be again.
EJ calls Rafe and says he understands he came by before Stefano’s memorial yesterday, so he’s sorry he missed him. EJ asks what baseless accusations he’s going to hurl at him this time. Rafe responds that he’s actually not accusing him of anything this time. Rafe says he needs EJ’s help with a family matter and it’s about Stefan. Rafe asks if EJ still has Stefan’s get well card. EJ says he’s afraid it went straight to the trash as they weren’t on the best terms and asks why he’s asking. Rafe says that he can’t say and tells him that he’s sorry about his brother. EJ thanks him and adds that he heard Dimitri was arrested. EJ starts to ask about it but Rafe tells him to have a good day and hangs up, frustrating EJ.
Marlena asks Leo if Dimitri is aware of how protective he feels towards him. Leo says not at all. Marlena believes that honesty is always the best policy. Leo decides he has to go since Dimitri’s arraignment is wrapping up, so he should probably be there instead of rambling on about his convoluted feelings. Leo thanks Marlena for always being there for him and exits.
The judge announces bail will be set at a million dollars and agrees that Dimitri could be considered a flight risk, so he is ordered to surrender his passport and wear an ankle bracelet until the end of the trial. Dimitri calls it ridiculous while Melinda says there’s no problem.
Kristen finds Gwen in the town square and notes that she looks cheerful today. Gwen asks if she could convince Kristen to move back in to the DiMera Mansion. Kristen says that ship has sailed. Gwen tries to convince her and says the Salem Inn is nice but it’s nothing compared to the DiMera Estate. Kristen then reveals she has stepped up her living situation considerably as she announces she’s moving in with Brady and their daughter.
Brady goes to see Marlena and mentions picking up Rachel’s things to take to the new place. Marlena asks how it went today. Brady responds that he and Kristen decided not to take it to court and agreed to shared custody as long as Kristen moves in with them. Brady knows it’s terrible but says it can’t be worse than duking it out in court, especially for Rachel, and he set a firm timeframe on how long she stays. Marlena says if it works for him. Brady assures that it’s going to be different this time.
Leo waits at the police station as Rafe brings Dimitri out and handcuffs him to a chair. Leo comments on this being awkward while Rafe calls Dimitri the man who torpedoed his cousin’s wedding. Rafe tells Dimitri that he’ll be back with his ankle monitor and walks away. Leo tells Dimitri that must mean he’s made bail and that’s good. Dimitri responds that nothing about this is good and he needs his help.
EJ remains in the living room of the DiMera Mansion and makes a phone call, saying he needs them to send a message to Vivian Alamain. EJ hears Susan coming and quickly removes Stefano’s ring and then says he’ll be in touch as he hangs up. Susan enters the room and then stops in her tracks and says she realizes why she felt Stefano was still alive which EJ questions. Susan declares that it’s because Stefano is alive in EJ and that his evil is inside of him.
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