Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Lexie sits at home, tearfully thinking back to her meeting with Dr. Rolf and telling him to do whatever he has to do to help her, until Abe comes home.
Javi and Gus talk at home as Gabi comes home and says she just wants to make sure Arianna is in her room and tell her that she will do her best to stay out of her way since she’s still furious with her over the Liam situation. Javi asks what Liam situation so Gabi admits to paying Liam off to leave town, complaining that he’s a criminal who has been sniffing around her daughter for weeks. Gabi argues that what she did was to protect Ari for her own good and that sooner or later, she will realize that and forgive her. Gus informs her that it’s going to be later as he reveals that Ari already moved out.
Kate goes to the Brady Pub and informs Roman that the lawsuit against DiMera has officially been dropped which means Johnny won’t have to go to court or have to worry about paying Titan a huge sum. Kate guesses they’ll just find another way to repay the loan. Roman informs Kate that Arianna is going to be staying at the Pub upstairs after a fight with her mom. Kate argues that they don’t have any available rooms upstairs but Roman reveals it’s the one that Kate had been sleeping in.
Gwen finds Philip in the town square, reading the book she recommended to him. Gwen asks if he’s found it helpful. Philip says no, so Gwen asks what is not landing for him. Philip responds that one of the author’s suggestions is finding a new hobby like rock climbing and mocks that being romantic. Philip declares that he’d rather remain single eternally before signing up for that. Philip adds that signing up for an improv class is another lame suggestion. Gwen says she bought those books as a quick fix but the truth is there is no fix from being betrayed by someone you love and you can’t put yourself out there until your heart is ready.
Leo remains dizzy as he staggers through the hall of the Salem Inn. He then hides behind a bush as he sees Kristen and Xander come out from her room. Kristen asks Xander if they’re on for the same time tomorrow. Xander says he’ll call her. Kristen says he better as they kiss.
Abe joins Lexie and happily goes over the paper that revokes Lexie’s death. Abe declares that she got her life back and they are going to live every minute of it together, side by side.
Kate questions Roman giving Arianna the spare bedroom and asks where she’s going to sleep as she assumes he’s not inviting her back to their bedroom. Roman says not until they work things out, if they ever do.
Gabi can’t believe Arianna actually moved out. Javi guesses they really got in to it over Liam. Gabi says that Ari said she didn’t want to live under the same roof but she didn’t think she meant it. Gabi asks if they have any idea where she went. Gus informs her that she said something about a room above the Pub if Roman was okay with it. Gabi cries that she was just trying to protect her and never meant to hurt her as Javi hugs her.
Kristen kisses Xander and says until they meet again as she walks away. Leo then staggers out from around the corner. Xander asks if he’s alright. Leo responds that he’s trying to find his room but thinks he’s lost. Xander thinks he’s on the wrong floor and asks if he’s been drinking. Leo says he wishes, but he slipped on slime. Leo says he got scooped up by a hot firefighter who happens to be dating his ex and they must be laughing about what a loser he is. Xander argues that’s negative and encourages that he’s not a loser. Leo brings up what his mother told him which Xander relates to. Xander says it’s time they start focusing on their own truths which Leo says was very like Marlena. Xander notices Leo’s hospital band and questions him being in the hospital. Leo blows it off as just a concussion but then falls in to Xander’s arms. Leo jokes that he’s just as hot as that firefighter. Xander says he will get him to his room and helps him down the hall.
Lexie tells Abe how lucky she feels to be with him and Theo to enjoy every morning. Lexie declares that she’s never felt alive as she has everything she ever wanted and she never wants to let it go as they hug.
Kate asks Roman how they are supposed to work things out if he won’t talk to her. Kate asks where she’s going to sleep. Roman responds that he’s sure she’ll figure something out as she always does. Kate tells him not to be vague and to just tell her if they are done.
Gabi walks through the town square and comes across Philip. Gabi sees that he’s reading “So Long, Soulmate”. Philip insists that it’s not about her as they were not soulmates and more like a slow motion car crash. Gabi responds that she’s not over him either and probably never will be.
Gus and Javi are no longer hungry as they feel so bad for Gabi and Arianna. Javi says he gets that Liam is bad news, but he feels for Arianna as well. Javi talks about how his mother didn’t accept his sexuality, so he never felt like he could be himself around her. Javi argues that if he had been comfortable enough in Texas, he and Gus could’ve been together a long time ago and maybe he never would’ve come to Salem. Gus points out that would also mean never meeting Leo.
Xander is helping Leo to his room as Gwen comes home and questions what happened. Xander explains that Leo fell and got a concussion while he found him on the wrong floor. Gwen is surprised they would discharge him in this condition. Leo admits they didn’t and that Sarah was taking forever, so he just left and took a rideshare. Gwen says he looks awful so she wants to rush him back to the hospital straight away. Leo refuses, Xander suggests listening, but Leo insists he’s fine. Gwen asks Xander to get Leo in his room and then she’ll take it from there and see Xander later. Xander feels Gwen will probably have his hands full, so he suggests they take a rain check.
Javi tells Gus that he doesn’t regret meeting Leo. Javi says he hates that Leo hurt him but it wasn’t all bad. Javi adds that being with Leo led him back to Gus and helped him remember how amazing he is. Javi says he regrets leaving Texas while Gus understands he wasn’t ready. Javi talks about knowing he wasn’t the son that his mother wanted, so he hid and denied himself and even let his mother set him up with girls. Javi says he doesn’t regret his relationship with Sylvia because they had a daughter. Gus says he’s sorry as he knows how heartbreaking it was to lose his daughter. Javi says he still wouldn’t give up their short time together for anything or his time with Leo and Trey. Javi states that all of those experiences led him to where he is today, where he can be fully honest about who he is and what he wants which is Gus.
Gwen helps Leo onto his bed and asks if he wants to listen to music or watch TV. Leo says he appreciates her but she can be on her way. Gwen argues that he has a concussion so he shouldn’t be alone. Leo vaguely remembers Sarah saying that. Gwen decides she’s not going anywhere and sits next to him on the bed. Leo says that’s so sweet and he doesn’t deserve it as he cuddles with her.
Xander goes to Titan and talks on the phone about not being able to find out any information on ARO Wealth Management. Xander gets frustrated and says he’ll call them back on Monday.
Philip tells Gabi that he’s actually glad he ran in to her to talk about the peace offering she made to Titan. Philip states that he’s not happy that Xander accepted taking her inheritance, but since they did, he asks her not to say anything to EJ. Gabi says she doesn’t speak to EJ, but she is looking forward to rubbing it in Tony’s face after he double crossed her. Philip then reveals that it wasn’t Tony who told him what she did, it was Anna. Gabi is shocked as she thought Tony and Theo were the only ones who knew. Philip tells her that she was wrong, so there’s nothing to rub in Tony’s face. Gabi swears not to say anything to EJ. Kristen then comes over and asks if she heard her brother’s name. Kristen declares that if they are having an EJ trashfest, she wants in. Philip says that would be his cue. Gabi tells him that he doesn’t have to leave but Philip says he’s not getting in the middle of a DiMera family feud as he has enough of that in his own family. Gabi says that makes three of them as Philip walks away. Kristen then asks what Gabi was saying about EJ. Gabi says it’s what everyone says about him. Kristen calls EJ an evil bastard, so Gabi asks what nefariou deeds he’s up to now. Kristen invites Gabi for a drink but Gabi says she’s heading to the Pub to see Ari if she will see her. Kristen asks if she’s having mother-daughter troubles. Gabi admits that she messed up big time and she has to fix this as she wants her daughter back.
Lexie asks Abe how his visit with Chanel was. Abe responds that she’s a trooper, staying so strong and positive, but he wishes he could make it easier. Lexie encourages that Abe showed up and let them know he’s there for them like they were when she was gone which she’s grateful for.
Kate asks Roman if they are done. Roman responds that she broke his trust and then made it worse by lying about it. Kate argues that she’s facing what she did and taking responsibility for it. Roman says there’s not much else she can do. Kate points out that he didn’t answer the question of if they are done. Roman thinks the best thing to do is take some time apart. Kate says fine and that she’s going to pack her things as she heads upstairs.
Leo tells Gwen about waiting for the ambulance at the Pub and he thought maybe Javi would be the paramedic dispatched to the scene to be his EMT in shining armor, but it was his hunky boyfriend Gus. Leo cries that he just wants to crawl in a hole and never come out. Gwen argues that Leo has survived worse. Leo starts to say only Gus and his partner saw him in that state but then realizes, Roman, Chad, and Chad’s kids also saw him. Gwen encourages that he’s going to be okay. Leo wishes he hit his head hard enough to get amnesia and forget everything with Javi.
Gus tells Javi that it was so nice how he and Leo took care of Trey. Gus adds that he knows Javi ran in to Leo at the Pub while getting soup for Chanel. Javi can’t believe Leo got a concussion from slipping on slime and says he hopes he’s okay since he had a pretty severe head injury not too long ago. Javi wonders if he should go check on Leo and make sure he’s not alone but Gus informs him that Leo told him at the hospital that he had someone taking him home and that it was a he.
Philip joins Xander at Titan. Xander questions where he’s been and says he hasn’t found anything more about the company that bought their loan. Philip questions if Xander was busy on a booty call. Xander says there was some business involved. Philip assumes it was with Gwen, then realizes it wasn’t because he was with Gwen at the book store and guesses Xander’s been with someone else.
Abe tells Lexie that he’s surprised as he thought she didn’t like the idea of him being around Paulina and her family. Lexie says ever since he told her that Paulina was a big part of her second chance, she did some soul searching and realized she should be grateful to Paulina for taking care of him and Theo. Lexie understands that Abe thought she was gone forever so it’d be small and selfish to think he should be alone forever. Lexie declares you can never have too many people loving you. Lexie tells Abe that she loves him very much as they kiss.
Kate returns downstairs with her bags packed and tells Roman that she will send for the rest of her things tomorrow as she exits the Pub.
Gus tells Javi that Leo could’ve just been picked up by a friend. Javi is sure he’s being well taken care of then by his friend. Gus remarks that he sounds jealous. Javi asks why he would be jealous if Leo is seeing someone. Javi says he’s moved on, so Leo has every right to do the same.
Gwen tells Leo that she knows what he means as there’s a few memories she wishes she could scrub clean as well. Leo says he will resist the urge to bring the conversation back to himself and practice empathy which he’s learned in therapy. Leo then asks Gwen how she is and if she’s getting any more harassing texts from Dimitri. Gwen says she thankfully hasn’t, so perhaps he’s found something else to distract him other than revenge on her. Leo hopes EJ has been leaving her alone. Gwen says for the moment, he has. Leo then asks if there’s anything new with Xander. Gwen says sadly no as he won’t reciprocate her feelings for him and that he probably noticed the way he rushed off earlier. Gwen wishes she had more self respect but complains that the sex is so good. Gwen adds that it’s not like she has lots of other options.
Kristen tells Gabi that she’s sorry and really hopes things work out with her and Ari. Gabi thanks her and calls motherhood the toughest job they’ll ever have. Gabi asks about Rachel. Kristen says she’s doing a little better and the doctors felt she was strong enough for her and Brady to tell her about Sophia’s death. They relate over wishing nothing could ever hurt their daughters. Gabi complains that Arianna would probably hate her more, but if she could seal her away from harm forever, she would. Kristen agrees that she would do anything for Rachel.
Xander tells Philip that his personal life is none of his concern. Philip says he’s just surprised he could tear himself away from Titan for some afternoon delight. Xander repeats there was some business involved. Philip asks who the business was with. Philip then gets a call from Kate. He tells her it’s not a good time so Kate says she’ll make it quick and that she’s coming over. Philip says he’s not at the house while Kate clarifies that she’s moving back in. Philip responds that it’s good that Maggie is out of town because he’s not going to like this. Kate doesn’t give a damn what Maggie thinks and says she’s in the trenches doing everything she can to preserve Victor’s legacy, so she will see him at the damn house and hangs up. A man then enters with a delivery for Philip and Xander to sign. Xander opens it and sees it’s from their new lender, ARO and is shocked by what it says.
Lexie tells Abe that there is one thing he could do to make her really feel alive. Lexie says she’s never been more sure and that she’ll see him in the bedroom. After Lexie heads to the bedroom, Abe looks down and removes his wedding ring.
Gus asks Javi if he has no reason to be jealous of Leo and how worried he should be. Javi tells Gus that he will show him as he kisses him and then they head to their bedroom.
Leo argues that Gwen has plenty of options besides Xander. Gwen complains that all the men tend to be toxic, married, imagined, or in love with another woman. Leo praises Gwen and argues that she should be out there looking for someone who appreciates her. Gwen asks why he’s telling her this now. Leo thinks back to seeing Xander kissing Kristen. Leo then brings up that Gwen told him that EJ told her that Xander and Kristen were sleeping together. Gwen calls that a stupid attempt at retaliation from EJ and that Kristen is one of the only true friends she has. Leo says he’s only telling her because he loves her and she deserves to know that it is true.
Kristen remains in the town square and talks on the phone to EJ’s daughter Sydney. Kristen says when they talked before, Sydney said she had no big summer plans. Kristen adds that she was thinking about a week in Paris and invites Sydney to join her.
Kate sits outside the Pub, making a call to have the rest of her things picked up tomorrow. Gabi walks by so Kate remarks that a bad day just got worse. Kate tells Gabi that Arianna isn’t here and she doesn’t know where she is. Gabi questions if Kate is going somewhere. Kate informs Gabi that she’s moving back to the Kiriakis Mansion. Kate comments on Gabi’s fallout from screwing over Philip and Arianna being furious with her to move out. Gabi guesses that Kate thinks she deserves it. Kate responds that when it comes to paying Liam to leave town for sniffing around her daughter, she would’ve done the same thing as she then walks away.
Xander tells Philip that this is outrageous as ARO has tripled the payment rate and want payments every two weeks instead of the once a month they were paying. Philip says this can’t be happening as there’s no way they can meet those terms. Philip asks what they are going to do. Xander says he doesn’t know but they need to figure it out fast or else they’re going to lose everything.
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