Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Stephanie goes to the hospital to find Kayla and they embrace.
Brady goes to Marlena’s office at the hospital and tells her that he has some good news. Brady informs her that he spoke to Dr. Gregory at Bayview and showed her documents that he and Kristen share custody which means Kristen can no longer make parental decisions unilaterally, so Marlena can visit Rachel anytime she wants. Marlena is thrilled and calls that the best news. Brady remarks that there’s nothing Kristen could do that would surprise him.
Chanel tries calling Johnny at the hospital but he doesn’t answer. Sarah then comes in to walk her to radiology.
After knocking Johnny out in his apartment, Sophia pours liquid into a cup and says that she’s sorry to Kristen because shooting Johnny would be too easy, so if she’s going to do this, she’s going to go all the way. Johnny then wakes up, tied to a chair and questions why she did this and what she’s doing. Sophia responds that she’s making his death trap because she’s here to kill him. Johnny tells her that she doesn’t want to do this. Sophia says that when Johnny backed out of the adoption, he ruined her entire life. Johnny says he’s sorry for how that all happened. Sophia talks about how terrifying it was to give birth all alone with no one to help. Johnny says he can only imagine how awful it must have been for her. Sophia calls it the most painful thing she ever had to do in her life, while Johnny got to walk away with the perfect life and has her son. Johnny repeats that he’s sorry. Sophia complains that she lost everything, had to drop out of college, and ended up in a psychiatric hospital. Johnny urges her to let him help her and to think of Trey. Sophia responds that all she ever does is think of Trey and she hears him crying every time she closes her eyes. Sophia says she doesn’t have a problem with Chanel, but remarks that Johnny doesn’t deserve to be a father. Sophia declares that she’s tried every other way to get him out of her son’s life, so now the only way left is to get rid of him permanently.
Marlena hopes Brady and Kristen are keeping things amicable for Rachel which he says they are. Marlena then asks about Basic Black and Brady says he’s afraid that news isn’t so positive. Marlena guesses Xander is still forcing her to work with Kate. Brady says he spoke to Philip in hopes that he could make some headway, but he decided to back Xander. Brady says as much as he wants Marlena involved in the family business, he doesn’t want her to be uncomfortable so he will support whatever she decides.
Jada visits Shawn in the hospital and says he looks ready to get out. Shawn is hopeful that it will happen this week which Jada calls great news and says she has his guest room all ready for him.
Stephanie tells Kayla that she came for her appointment with Marlena. Kayla talks about recovering from trauma being a long road. Stephanie says she couldn’t get through this without her and Steve, but that’s not why she’s upset today so Kayla asks what it is. Stephanie informs her that Joy Wesley just came back to Salem with her new baby and they think it’s Alex’s. Stephanie explains that Joy showed up at their door unannounced and thought Alex deserved to know his child. Kayla thought her pregnancy test was negative. Stephanie reveals that Joy lied. Kayla says she’s so sorry and asks why she finally decided to tell Alex. Stephanie responds that she actually got some encouragement from a friend.
Marlena knows how important it is to Brady to keep Basic Black in the family and she feels the same way. Brady calls Xander a snake and complains that he’s trying to punish him for dating Sarah by going after his dad’s family. Marlena responds that regardless of how they feel about it, Xander is the boss. Brady questions if she’s saying they roll over and do what he wants. Marlena talks about spending hours in her office trying to get people to compromise, so maybe she should do the same thing and try to find a compromise that works for Xander and for them. Brady asks if she’s sure, feeling it’s a lot to ask considering how Kate set up Johnny. Marlena says she wants to make it work for Brady and John.
Shawn shows Jada how he can use his crutches and ends up falling in to Jada’s arms.
After her test, Sarah instructs Chanel to wait for the radiologist to come back. Chanel wants to make it home before Lani gets home with Trey. Sarah says it shouldn’t take long and she just wants to make sure they get the answers they are looking for.
Johnny tells Sophia that this is only going to make things worse for her. Sophia remarks that she’ll at least know he got what he deserved. Johnny tries to apologize while Sophia yells at him to stop. Sophia says this isn’t about how she feels, but what he did to her. Johnny doesn’t know what she wants him to say. Sophia instructs him to apologize for screwing up her life, so he does. Johnny asks if she accepts his apology. Sophia says she’s really glad to hear he’s sorry, but that’s not nearly enough. Sophia then uses a match to light a candle.
Stephanie tells Kayla that Jeremy is the reason Joy came back and that he said he was trying to help her. Stephanie acknowledges that it’s not like Alex didn’t have a right to know. Kayla understands it’s hard to know that her husband had a baby he didn’t know about. Stephanie knows Kayla can relate. Kayla says it was different since Tripp was an adult when he came in to their life, but luckily Ava is not in their life anymore. Kayla adds that Joy is not Ava, so she bets they can work this out. Stephanie says she hopes so.
Sarah informs Chanel that the radiologist wants to take another look at her left breast and an ultrasound. Chanel questions having to do this today as she wants to get home to Trey. Sarah recommends getting it done today and asks if she wants to reach out to Johnny again. Chanel says she did but he didn’t answer and asks if it’s really that important for him to be there. Sarah encourages having her loving partner there to make things easier. Sarah says she will be back when they are ready as she exits the room.
Sophia tells Johnny that she could’ve taken him out the easy and simple way but she liked the idea of him watching it all unfold while being completely helpless to stop it. Sophia reveals that she placed a candle next to an accelerant, so as it slowly burns down, it will slowly reach the fumes. Johnny asks if she’s going to set the apartment on fire. Sophia says not quite and reveals that she turned on the gas burners in the kitchen so it will cause an explosion and he will be no more. Johnny yells at her to think about the innocent people in the building that would also be affected. Sophia responds that he’s the one who caused this, so if innocent people are hurt, they have no one to blame but him. Johnny argues that she doesn’t mean that and she’s a good person. Johnny reminds her of when they talked when she was pregnant about how she just wanted what’s best for Trey. Sophia tells him to stop talking and that he can spend what’s left of his life letting his miserable life flash before his eyes. Johnny pleads with her not to do this. Sophia tells him to think about everything he’s taken away from her and everything he’s about to lose.
Jada gets Shawn back on to his hospital bed as Kayla walks in and asks what’s going on. Jada explains that Shawn was anxious to get out and showing off on his crutches but ended up falling. Shawn blames the floor being slippery while Kayla reminds him that she said not to push himself. Shawn pleads with Kayla that he’s ready to go home. Kayla asks how she can trust him not to hurt himself if she discharges him.
Stephanie has her appointment with Marlena and complains that she didn’t mean to lead Jeremy on, but he obviously got the wrong idea. Marlena encourages that she can’t blame herself when they went through an extreme event. Stephanie admits that she leaned on Jeremy as a friend but didn’t realize his old feelings started to come back and he kissed her. Marlena asks how she felt about that. Stephanie responds that she was shocked, angry, and maybe a little guilty, but she made it very clear to him that they would never be together again. Stephanie recalls when they were together, Jeremy was manipulative and abusive. Stephanie says she got out just in time, but in some ways, maybe she never did because it was the beginning of a cycle of choosing guys who took advantage of her and were abusive again and again. Marlena repeats that she can’t blame herself for what Jeremy did as she’s only responsible for her own actions. Stephanie responds that she knows that but it’s her own actions that she’s worried about.
At the hospital, Brady tells Sarah that he came to tell Marlena she can visit Rachel again but complains that Xander has put up every roadblock in front of his plan to bring Marlena in to Basic Black and that he’s just doing it to hurt him. Brady thinks the best thing they can do is just be very happy like they are. Brady thanks Sarah for being the calm in the storm. Sarah responds that she’s really grateful to have him too. They go to kiss but Brady gets interrupted by a call from Steve. Brady informs Sarah that the test results came in from the lab on Holly’s tainted supplement bottle and Sophia’s prints are all over it.
Jada tells Shawn that he forgot to mention that Kayla told him to take it easy. Brady comes in and says he has a police matter to talk about. Brady informs them that a couple weeks ago, Tate noticed Holly was acting irrationally and it was found out that the supplements she was taking were switched with anti-psychotic meds. Jada questions why he didn’t report it. Brady explains that Rachel and Sophia were prescribed the same meds but Rachel told her it was Sophia, though they had no proof. Brady informs them that they now have Sophia’s fingerprints all over the bottle and asks if that’s enough for an arrest. Jada responds that it isn’t, but she can bring Sophia in for questioning. Jada gets call and says she has to take it, but when she gets back, they will deal with Sophia.
Marlena asks what has Stephanie worried. Stephanie says it’s her relationship with Alex as even before Joy and the baby, things were strained. Stephanie says Alex has been supportive and doing everything he can think of to protect her, but it doesn’t make her feel safe, it makes her feel smothered and controlled. Stephanie knows Alex’s heart is in the right place, but after what happened with Owen Kent and her previous relationships, she never wants to feel like someone else has control over her. Marlena understands Steve got her a gun and is teaching her how to use it safely. Stephanie mentions also looking in to self-defense classes. Stephanie says she’s trying really hard to heal but doesn’t know if it’s enough. Marlena thinks she could give herself credit for how hard she’s working at this and how much progress she’s made. Marlena asks if she still feels like she’s falling apart. Stephanie responds that she doesn’t right this second, but she is worried that she and Alex might be.
Chanel tries calling Johnny again.
Johnny struggles with being tied up. Sophia tells him not to bother trying to get out because she’s very good at everything she does. Sophia talks about getting accepted to the University of Chicago and having her whole future mapped out. Johnny’s phone rings, so Sophia asks if she should let him say goodbye to his wife one last time. Johnny pleads with her to let him talk to Chanel, but Sophia says Chanel is carrying a baby and doesn’t need that kind of stress. Johnny asks what if Chanel and Trey come home, arguing that she doesn’t want to hurt her son. Sophia reveals that she picked today because she knew Chanel took Trey to the aquarium and wouldn’t be home all day. Johnny questions how she knew that. Johnny argues that Sophia’s life doesn’t have to be over and insists that she can still be part of Trey’s life and watch him grow up. Sophia remarks that the gas is getting stronger, so she better leave before the fumes get to her. Sophia says goodbye to Johnny and goes to leave but stops when she sees a photo of Trey. Johnny pleads with her not to do this. Sophia takes the photo of Trey and exits the apartment, leaving Johnny screaming in frustration.
At the hospital, Kayla asks Sarah if everything is alright. Sarah says it’s just a patient she’s worried about. Sarah goes over the issues, so Kayla guesses it’s Chanel and asks about the mammogram. Sarah says it was inconclusive so they ordered a second round. Kayla asks what her gut feeling is. Sarah admits she doesn’t have a good feeling and asks how much more Chanel and Johnny could possibly go through..
Johnny continues to struggle with being tied up and looks over at a photo of he and Chanel with Trey. Johnny screams that he will not leave his family until Chanel bursts in.
Sophia goes home and breaks down crying over the photo of Trey, saying that she’s sorry.
Brady tells Shawn about Sophia drugging Holly. Shawn asks if it was payback over Tate. Brady says she was just angry and doesn’t think Bayview did her any good since she was off her meds. Shawn hopes she gets the help she needs. Brady says he just wants this wrapped up as soon as possible. Shawn asks if the rumors are true that Brady is putting the Black back in Black Patch and says that Hope and Bo are looking forward to working with him. Brady is unsure about them having to train a newbie. Shawn points out that he had the best role model. Brady hopes he’s half the detective that John was. Shawn knows John would love this and be so proud. Brady calls it a lot to live up to which Shawn relates to.
Stephanie tells Marlena that it’s not like Alex cheated on her and they weren’t even together when he was with Joy, but the topic of babies has been a point of contention between them. Stephanie says that almost losing her made Alex want to start a family while she had the opposite reaction because she saw how dangerous the world can be. Stephanie questions how she can be present for a child. Stephanie talks about feeling like she’s letting Alex down. Marlena encourages that’s not what this is. Stephanie asks what if Alex decides that raising a kid is so important to him that he’d rather be with the person who already gave him one. Marlena asks about the nature of Alex and Joy’s relationship before she left Salem. Stephanie explains that they were friends and had no bitterness or resentment after the pregnancy scare. Marlena feels there were no unrealistic expectations about a relationship then. Stephanie knows Alex loves her and has been saying all the right things about facing this together, so she has no reason to believe that’s not true. Stephanie knows this will sound selfish or unkind, but this isn’t what she signed up for. Stephanie states that she’s barely keeping her head above water which is why she doesn’t feel equipped to deal with another woman’s child.
Sarah goes back to check on Chanel but finds she’s gone from the hospital.
Johnny yells at Chanel to get out but Chanel refuses to leave him.
Jada tells Brady and Shawn that she is heading to Sophia’s. Shawn offers backup but Jada says Kayla won’t sign off on that. Brady wants to come along so he can give her more information on the case but Jada points out that he’s not a cop. Brady points out that Sophia messed with both of his kids which Jada feels is more of a reason not to. Brady promises not to get in the way and says he has a rapport with Sophia and her mom Amy. Brady says he just wants to see Sophia stopped before she hurts anyone else.
Sophia looks back at her social media post and then the photo of Trey. Sophia then reveals that she wrote a letter saying she’s sorry of hurting and begging for forgiveness as all she wanted was to move forward to be loved and understood but it’s clear she was never going to get that. Sophia writes that Holly Jonas said she was dead to her, so as her former BFF, she’s going to make her dream a reality.
Johnny tells Chanel to get out because the place is going to blow. Johnny instructs Chanel to blow out the candle but the cup of liquid next to it catches on fire, causing an explosion.
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