Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Johnny and Chanel bring Trey home and get him to sleep. They talk about their big day which Johnny says was more stressful than they expected while Chanel notes it at least had a happy ending. Chanel mentions that it’s too bad they had to cancel the adoption party. Johnny doesn’t think his family would’ve been in the mood for a party anyway with Rachel going back to Bayview. Chanel calls that so sad. Johnny says he feels terrible for Brady, Kristen, and Tate. Johnny is grateful that Trey has no clue about everything that went sideways today and has no worry in the world.
Holly goes to the Brady Pub where Tate is working and asks him what’s wrong as he seems upset. Tate informs her that Rachel has to go back to Bayview.
Belle goes home and asks Marlena how she is. Marlena says she’s alright, but concerned about Rachel. Marlena acknowledges that it’s what is best but she still feels bad.
Brady brings Rachel back to Bayview. Brady knows she doesn’t want to be here. Rachel argues that it’s not a done deal as Kristen is talking to Dr. Gregory right now about getting her out. Brady tells her that this is a battle she can’t win while Rachel insists that she can. Brady reminds her that the judge said she needs to be at Bayview a little longer, so if she tries to leave, it would be breaking the law. Rachel feels that means she’s a prisoner then. Brady encourages that she’s not and she just needs to get better. Rachel shouts that it isn’t going to happen here, calling it a horrible place with bad smells and crazy people as she declares that she hates it here. Brady hugs her as she cries.
Melinda follows Sophia to the town square and says she knows it wasn’t the outcome she wanted but reminds her that they went over that it was unlikely they would win. Sophia argues that maybe they could have if she didn’t let EJ run them over and she barely even put a fight. Melinda argues that she tried but EJ had a stronger case. Melinda invites her to get food at Buddy’s Burgers. Sophia initially declines, but then says she will go but she’s not going back to Bayview.
Johnny brings Chanel dinner but Chanel says she doesn’t have much of an appetite as her stomach is in knots after everything that happened. Johnny reminds her that she’s eating for two as they kiss. Chanel says she knows she should let it go and be grateful that all of the day’s drama had a happy ending, but she still can’t believe they came that close to losing Trey again and the nerve of Sophia showing up like that. Johnny encourages that Trey is there with them and is officially their son forever, so there’s nothing Sophia or anyone can do to take him away from them.
Holly can’t believe Rachel has to go back to Bayview and asks if it’s because of what happened with the pills. Tate says he doesn’t know as he hasn’t talked to Brady yet but he’s guessing if Rachel is capable of giving Holly drugs, then Bayview is probably where she should be. Tate recalls telling her before the trial that everything was going to be okay, so he doesn’t want to be just another adult who lies to her. Holly encourages that Rachel looks up to him while Tate complains that she used him as a pawn in a plot to drug Holly. Tate admits he’s angry at Rachel. Holly says she is too but she’s just a little girl who had a really rough year. Tate says he just misses how it used to be and that he just wants his little sister back as Holly hugs him.
Belle assures Marlena that none of this is her fault and that Kristen is the reason they are all in this mess since if Kristen didn’t take Rachel out of Bayview, Marlena wouldn’t be in the position to put her back in. Belle complains that Kristen put them both in bad positions and now she’s afraid that her career is going to suffer for it.
Sophia repeats to Melinda that she’s not going back to Bayview and says that her mom only sent her there because she was basically a mute, but now she’s found her voice again and can’t stop the adoption, so there’s no purpose in her being there. Sophia points out that she’s not required to be in Bayview because she’s an adult. Melinda says she really thinks it’s what is best for her recovery but Sophia declares she will be the judge of what’s best for her now. Sophia talks about how all her life, other people decided her role for her so she’s done letting other people write her story for her. Sophia adds that if she doesn’t even get a say over what happens to her own son, then she at least gets a say over what happens to her life.
Rachel complains to Brady that she doesn’t get it as she’s done everything she is supposed to do and questions what she’s done wrong. Brady questions her not knowing and asks if she wants to tell him about the pills that she gave Holly. Rachel asks what about them. Brady responds that he knows she hasn’t been taking her meds. Rachel insists that she has. Brady tells her not to lie and questions how her pills got in to Holly’s skin supplements bottle. Rachel responds that she had nothing to do with that.
Holly encourages Tate that Rachel will get better being back at Bayview. Tate asks how Holly is doing. Holly says she’s fine and had a physical with Sarah, who said she can’t quit cold turkey off the meds but it will soon be out of her system. Tate notes not having to worry since he only took it once. Holly is relieved to know why she’s been acting so weird lately. Tate is glad it can be fixed by just stopping the meds. Holly says it’s too bad she can’t fix the damage done to her reputation or her friendship with Arianna.
Chanel tells Johnny that she never thought she’d say this, but she’s really grateful that EJ came in when he did as he really came through for them. Johnny calls it really big of her to thank him. Chanel repeats that she is grateful for everything EJ did for them today. Chanel adds that EJ’s road to redemption is a long one, but today he made some headway.
Marlena questions Belle saying her career is going to suffer and asks what the judge said to her after she left. Belle reveals that she threatened to charge her with prosecutorial misconduct for the actions she took to protect Rachel when she should’ve recused herself but she cared more about her family than her job which could cost her career. Belle adds that the judge barely let her get a word in at Johnny and Chanel’s adoption hearing. Marlena thought that was just a formality. Belle responds that it was until Sophia and Melinda decided to make a surprise appearance.
Melinda tells Sophia that she gets it and that it’s natural to want to take back control of her life. Sophia declares that she’s going to go somewhere where she can be herself. Melinda says she wants that for her too, but to get that life she needs help so she thinks checking herself out of Bayview today is a terrible idea.
Brady tells Rachel again not to lie to him. Rachel swears that she’s not lying, so Brady tells her to explain why she gave Tate a bottom of vitamins to give to Holly. Rachel claims she was just trying to do something nice. Brady tells her that it’s not okay to pass off her meds as vitamins which Rachel denies doing, saying she really thought they were vitamins. Brady asks if she just out of the blue thought it would be a fun idea to give Holly vitamins as a gift, calling it pretty strange. Rachel then reveals that Sophia asked her to do it and said she wanted to do something nice for Holly, so she was just trying to be a good friend.
Tate tells Holly that it’s not her fault that she was being drugged and people have to understand that. Holly doubts anyone will believe her and says she doesn’t want to get Rachel in any more trouble. Tate thanks her for being forgiving of Rachel. Holly says she cares about her and just wants her to get better. Tate is still sorry that Rachel put her through that and doesn’t understand why she would do something like this. Holly admits she’s been wondering that herself.
Brady questions Rachel about Sophia asking her to give those pills to Holly. Rachel confirms that Sophia was excited about wanting to do something nice for her. Brady asks her to start from the beginning. Rachel explains that Sophia mailed the vitamins to her when she got out of Bayview and said not to say they were from her because she didn’t want any thanks for it. Rachel adds that Sophia kept bugging her about it. Brady questions how she could if Rachel was already home. Rachel admits that Sophia called her, so Brady questions how she had a phone. Rachel then breaks down and apologizes as she admits she stole money out of Brady’s wallet so that Sophia could sneak out and buy a phone. Rachel swears that she has been taking her meds. Brady tells her that he believes her, but thinks the pills Holly has been taking are Sophia’s. Rachel calls that gross and messed up, asking why she would want Holly taking her pills. Brady tells Rachel that it’s very common knowledge that Sophia doesn’t like Holly and that medication made Holly not act like herself and Sophia knew that would happen. Rachel thought the medication makes you feel better. Brady explains that’s only for people who need it. Rachel asks if Holly is okay. Brady says she is now. Brady tells Rachel that she needs to go have her meal which upsets her. Brady says he will miss her and promises to make sure she won’t be there long as they will get through it together. Brady tells Rachel that he loves her and hugs her.
Johnny tells Chanel that hearing her say that about his dad is a huge relief. Johnny assures that he has no desire to be close with EJ ever again, but he has been thinking and after today, he feels it would be nice to have some kind of relationship with him. Chanel guesses that would be easier for him than shutting him out completely. Johnny admits it would but assures that Chanel is more important to him than anyone, so he needs to know that she’s okay with it if he does this.
Marlena jokes with Belle about EJ swooping in to save the day. Belle calls it a good thing. Marlena then gets a call from Brady and asks how Rachel is. Brady says she’s okay but she’s not going to believe this. Brady then reveals that Rachel wasn’t the one who gave Holly the meds as she didn’t know the pills had been switched by Sophia.
Melinda tells Sophia that she knows what happened in court was very disappointing, but questions now being the right time to make such a big decision. Sophia thinks now is exactly the right time. Melinda disagrees and says they both know her not being able to talk was the tip of the iceberg. Melinda advises Sophia to drop the ruse and let the Bayview doctors help her. Sophia tells Melinda to go spend a few months in Bayview and then report back. Melinda argues that if she doesn’t go back, she’ll have to go home. Melinda advises her to finish her treatment at Bayview and then take time to figure out what’s next. Melinda praises Sophia has a smart, capable woman with a bright future ahead of her and tells her not to run from herself.
Chanel tells Johnny that she’d never want to make him feel guilty for having a relationship with his father with clear boundaries. Chanel guesses if having EJ on the periphery of their lives prevents him from trying to be in the center of it, then she’s on board. Johnny wants them to figure out those boundaries together which Chanel agrees to. Chanel really appreciates him being so mindful of how this potential relationship could affect them and their family. Johnny credits her and appreciates her for being so understanding. Chanel says she might be understanding, but she’s not sure Paulina will be, though that’s a conversation for another day.
Holly asks if Tate wants to talk about something more cheerful and asks about the party for Trey. Tate informs her that the party didn’t end up happening as Johnny and Chanel were emotionally drained. Holly thought they’d be really happy about it. Tate confirms that they were but reveals that Sophia tried to sabotage the adoption again which shocks Holly. Tate explains that Melinda brought Sophia to court to try to stop the adoption. Holly questions how. Tate reveals that Sophia is apparently speaking again which Holly can’t believe. Tate says he’s glad that her messed up mission wasn’t successful, but Johnny and Chanel were really shaken up by it. Holly admits that she thought Sophia was trying to put her grudges behind her and says her apology seemed pretty sincere. Holly then brings up how all of this started when her skin supplements fell out at Bayview, but realizes that she dropped them in Sophia’s room.
Marlena informs Belle that Holly’s pills were apparently switched by Sophia. Brady comes in and says he wanted to talk this through with Marlena. Belle thinks they should be grateful that the judge didn’t know and it would affect the hearing. Brady argues that it did since Marlena testified partly because of this whole pill fiasco. Brady calls it all a misunderstanding and asks Belle if they can undo this now and get Rachel home.
Johnny and Chanel talk about being tired. Chanel admits that she loves that they get to spend their evenings together now that Trey is sleeping through most of it. Someone then knocks at the door, so Johnny says he will see who it is.
Belle tells Brady that she wishes it was that simple but the judge’s verdict is final, adding that she didn’t even know about the pill swapping and still sent Rachel back to Bayview. Brady asks if she’s saying there’s no way they can fix this. Belle responds that from a legal standpoint, it would be very difficult to undo what’s been done. Marlena adds that she doesn’t think they should.
Holly assures Tate that she dropped her skin supplements in Sophia’s room. Tate talks about Rachel befriending Sophia in Bayview. Holly doubts Sophia has anything nice to say about her. Tate asks if she still thinks Rachel did this. Holly suggests it was because Sophia made her out to be a raving bitch or maybe they did it together. Tate says those are all possibilities. Holly says the more she thinks about it, she senses Sophia must have been involved since she asked her to come to Bayview and she is the one who knocked over her purse, making it look like an accident but she doesn’t think it was an accident. Sophia then enters the Pub and greets them.
Brady questions Marlena since he thought she testified the way she did because she believed Rachel was involved in the pill swap. Marlena responds that it was part of the reason, but even if she didn’t, she still would’ve testified the same way because she thinks Rachel can benefit from more time and treatment at Bayview. Marlena calls Rachel bright and brave but says she is hurting. Brady reluctantly agrees and says it’s just hard and painful as a father because he knows she needs the therapy. Marlena encourages that Rachel will get through this and they will all help her. Brady says he knows and as angry as he is with Sophia for using his daughter, he understands she is also broken and troubled, so he prays she gets the help she needs.
Johnny answers the door to see Melinda, who apologizes for showing up unannounced and says she just wanted to apologize for what happened in court as she wanted nothing to do with it as Sophia was calling the shots. Johnny questions if she doesn’t get to pick her clients. Trey wakes up crying. Chanel asks Melinda if that’s it and she just came to say she’s sorry for being Sophia’s lawyer. Melinda responds that she came to warn them that Sophia signed herself out of Bayview which they question. Melinda explains that she wasn’t committed by the court but by her mother and now that she’s of age and can communicate, she can’t be forced to stay there. Johnny argues that there’s nothing she can do about Trey. Melinda confirms that she can’t take Trey from them while Chanel says she doesn’t like this and admits it scares the hell out of her.
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