Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Rita hands EJ a delivery in his office. EJ sees on his computer that his inheritance just hit his bank account, so the other heirs should see it soon as well as Rita. EJ reminds Rita not to think about retiring because he needs her here in Salem especially now. Rita agrees they have a lot of irons in the fire. EJ remarks that Stefano’s millions will help the sting of losing his entire investment on Dr. Rolf’s miracle drug. EJ declares that nothing will ease the pain of knowing he’s losing his sister. Rita suggests Lexie receiving her inheritance could ease her pain, to know that Abe and Theo will want for nothing while EJ points out they will want her.
Abe calls Theo, leaving a message asking him to please come home as they need to talk. Abe hangs up and then gets a call from his bank about the inheritance being deposited today. Abe asks if that means Stefano’s estate has been settled.
Alex comes home to find Theo sleeping on his couch.
Gwen goes to Tate’s gym where he is working out. Gwen asks if Holly is out of the hospital yet. Tate says not yet, but he’s going to see her after this. Tate asks if Gwen has visited Xander. Gwen says she hasn’t confronted him for sleeping with Kristen behind her back as she’s been waiting for the perfect opportunity. Gwen suggests Tate can show her a move to really hit him where it hurts.
Holly remains in her hospital bed and calls Xander, saying she needs a favor.
Stephanie comes out from her room, surprised to see Alex is back. Alex points out Theo and questions what’s going on here. Theo wakes up and says he’s obviously overstayed his welcome.
EJ holds the envelope that Rita delivered and says he hopes it doesn’t come to this, but if this is what it takes to stop Sarah from looking in to how Coriseal got in to Holly’s system, he won’t hesitate to use it. Rita asks if he knows how long Lexie has left. EJ says not long and it could be weeks or days. Rita tells EJ that she’s so sorry. EJ says he is too. Rita asks if he’s told Gwen that Dr. Rolf’s drug was unsuccessful. EJ admits he hasn’t, but since Gwen turned on him by trying to buy the hospital out from him, telling Gwen that her investment is lost is the only bright spot in this situation.
Tate works with Gwen on self defense and asks her to promise to only use these techniques if she feels threatened and that she won’t strike first. Gwen agrees to take his advice, but says there are more than a few people she might have to defend herself against like EJ and Kristen. Tate asks if all of her enemies are named DiMera. Gwen says for the most part, but jokes that’s the case for everyone in Salem.
Sarah confronts EJ at the hospital and says whatever he’s up to is probably cruel, amoral, and illegal so she wants him to stay away from Holly. EJ reminds her that he is her boss and calls it blatant disrespect how she ordered him out of Holly’s room. Sarah wants him to stay out of Holly’s room, arguing that her niece doesn’t need his help. EJ argues that Holly doesn’t need Sarah’s help and she made that clear. EJ adds that Holly is an adult and Sarah has no right to interfere in her decisions. EJ says he has many rights when it comes to decisions about Sarah. EJ then declares that he has the right to fire Sarah and he’s exercising that now.
Theo asks Stephanie to pass him his clothes. Stephanie responds that he doesn’t have to leave. Alex questions why Theo spent the night. Stephanie responds that she had a few too many to drink at Small Bar and Theo was a gentleman who walked her home safely. Alex questions further. Theo says he had an argument with his dad and now he’s out of here, but Stephanie stops him from leaving.
Arianna brings Holly a teddy bear in the hospital. Ari thought she’d be in a better mood since she’s no longer dying of arsenic poisoning. Holly complains that she can’t stand being in the hospital any longer. Arianna asks what’s really bothering her. Holly informs her that her mom left today which is fine, but she really wanted her to stay. Holly adds that Tate also hasn’t come by to see her today. Ari assures that he will and is probably just working this morning. Holly mentions Aaron stopping by earlier to see her and bets that Ari is sorry she missed him.
Gwen tells Tate that he’s all for making love and not war, but not when it comes to the DiMeras. Tate advises her to stay away from the DiMeras and then sends her to work the heavy bag.
EJ tells Sarah that he’s firing her effective immediately and to go pack her things. Xander arrives and interrupts, arguing that EJ can’t fire Sarah because she’s under contract. EJ responds that he’ll pay out her contract and do whatever he pleases. Kayla comes over and says he can’t do that while EJ tells her to stay out of it. Kayla then reveals that she just spoke to the board, who decided that EJ’s secret experiments conducted at the hospital were unethical and have revoked his ownership status. EJ calls that absurd. Kayla informs him that he has 90 days to divest himself from the hospital or the board will take it upon themselves to accept the ownership bid from Gwen, leaving EJ upset while Xander and Sarah look pleased.
Stephanie tells Theo that he can’t leave until she properly thanks him for last night as she praises what a great listener he was. Stephanie remarks that it was so nice to be able to share so much with a friend. Theo thanks her and says she was a good friend too. Theo says he really should get going and wishes her luck with everything as he hurries out.
Holly accuses Arianna of having the hots for Aaron. Ari denies it, calling him an annoying nerd but then admits that she had a blast with him at the cabin and that the way he stepped up to help Holly was hot. Ari tells Holly to forget she said that but Holly says no way and suggests she ask him out. Ari says that Aaron is nerdy and not her type. Holly questions how it’s worked out thus far with her type. Holly points out that Aaron really likes her, so maybe finding a new type could be good for her. Ari agrees to think about it.
Kayla argues that EJ has brought nothing but misery to the staff ever since buying the hospital. EJ argues that ever since he bought the hospital, he’s been met with ingratitude. Kayla complains that EJ didn’t buy the hospital to help people, only himself. Kayla declares that the day is coming where no one will have to deal with EJ again. Off to the side, Sarah comments to Xander that seeing EJ get the boot is the best news she’s had in a long time. Xander says now if someone would just boot the bastard off the planet. EJ warns Kayla that this isn’t over as he’s going to appeal the board’s decision. Kayla tells him that he can appeal all he wants, but once the board goes through, he’s out and Gwen is in.
Gwen finishes her workout as Tate congratulates her on going really hard today. Gwen says the place really gets her heart pumping. Gwen then gets a call from Kayla, who says she wanted to let her know that the state has decided to remove EJ as owner of the hospital, so it looks like Gwen would be allowed to purchase it if she’s still interested. Gwen assures that she’s very interested, so Kayla agrees to set up a meeting with the board and get back with her later today. Gwen thanks her and says they will talk soon as she hangs up. Tate asks if it was good news. Gwen excitedly declares that he is looking at the proud owner of the Salem University Hospital.
Sarah questions Xander having Holly’s bag. Xander explains that she called earlier and asked him to bring it as Bonnie packed some of her things since she’s being discharged. Xander then asks why he feels like he did something wrong. Sarah complains that Holly called him behind her back because she’s not ready to be discharged and she knows it. Xander apologizes as he didn’t realize he was going against her orders. Sarah says it’s not him, it’s Holly as she is just furious with her for thinking she’s using drugs again. Sarah argues that she would love another option for how Coriseal got in her system. Sarah talks about taking another sample from the well but Julie had the well decontaminated. They conclude that either EJ altered the first sample and they’ll never know or Holly took the drugs willingly. EJ hides around the corner and listens as Xander tells Sarah that he’s still inclined to believe Holly because this has EJ’s stink all over it. Xander invites Sarah to join him for a bite to eat. Xander then shows Holly a video he took of Victoria singing earlier. EJ watches on as they walk away together. EJ then notices that they left behind Holly’s bag at the front desk.
Tate tells Gwen that their next session is on the books and congratulates her on buying the hospital. Gwen calls their sessions the highlight of her day. Tate tells her to make love, not war as she exits.
Stephanie remarks that she wasn’t expecting Alex home so soon as she’s surprised he was able to leave Joy’s side. Alex explains that the nurse came and is staying with her to help Joy recover from her whiplash until she’s well enough to take care of Kelsey on her own. Stephanie comments that she’s sure Alex will be running over there all the time to help. Alex responds that for his daughter, he will. Alex wishes he could bring Kelsey here. Stephanie asks if that’s his passive-aggressive way of saying he could if she wasn’t such a reckless idiot. Alex says that’s not what he meant at all. Alex understands this has become way more complicated than they expected and maybe Joy isn’t making it better. Stephanie complains that Joy had him move her to a hotel and sleep in her room last night. Alex argues that Kelsey was screaming her head off all night, so no one was sleeping, except Theo here in his underwear. Stephanie tells him that nothing happened while Alex tells her that nothing happened with Joy either, nor would it ever. Alex tells Stephanie that she has to trust him, otherwise they will never find their way through this. Stephanie argues that she does trust him, but Joy’s the one she doesn’t trust.
Theo goes home, where Abe says it’s so good to see him but he didn’t return any of his calls. Abe admits he owes him a huge apology for conspiring with EJ to get him away from DiMera. Theo says it’s not that he just went behind his back, but that he lied to him. Abe says he’s so sorry about that and that he wanted to honor what he thought was Lexie’s wishes, but it was wrong of him to go behind his back to collude with EJ. Abe insists that he wanted to protect him. Abe calls Theo an honest and ethical person while the DiMeras and that company are not.
Arianna asks if she can get Holly anything. Holly thanks her but says she just wants to go home, sleep in her own bed, and eat something different. Arianna feels the opposite as she wants to be anywhere but home. Holly asks if she’s still mad at her mom. Ari responds that when she has kids, she’ll want to be the opposite of Gabi and not try to control them or make decisions for them. Holly says she totally gets it as it sucks when someone you love has no faith in you, like Sarah. Ari points out that Sarah had always been cool. Holly says in this situation, it’s like Sarah immediately thought the worst of her and refuses to believe anything she says. They can’t wait to be back in school and living in the dorms.
Xander tells Sarah that EJ thinks he’s untouchable, but now he’s desperate like when he tried to fire her just now which was because she came too close to the truth.
Alex tells Stephanie that it doesn’t matter what Joy does. Stephanie questions how he can say that when she’s obviously trying to drive a wedge between them. Alex says she would only be able to if she lets her. Stephanie argues that she’s not the one running to her rescue every five seconds. Alex says that she’s the one letting it upset her, then getting mad at him and shutting him out which is her driving a wedge between them. Stephanie realizes he’s right and apologizes, saying she just feels so hurt when he leaves her side to go be with Joy. Alex wishes he didn’t have to. Stephanie says she gets that he does have to since it’s about being there for his daughter, which is why she never should’ve deleted Joy’s message about her accident. Alex brings up there was a time when he silenced her phone in frustration and she ended up missing a very important message from her mom which he regrets to this day. Alex says they will figure it out and just have to remember that they are on the same team. Stephanie tells Alex that she missed him last night. Alex tells her how bad he wanted to come back because he loves her and all he does is think about her as they kiss.
Theo tells Abe that he always thought he was as honest and ethical as they come, but now he lied to him about two hugely important things so he doesn’t know how he can trust him again. Abe admits his feelings are valid, but he wants him to know that he will work hard for the rest of his life to earn Theo’s trust. Abe asks Theo to give him a chance for Lexie’s sake since they just got her back and she doesn’t need tension between them. Theo agrees to get over it. Abe thanks Theo and hugs him, saying he’s very grateful. Theo then asks where Lexie is. Abe says she went out but he doesn’t know where. Abe adds that he has big news for Lexie when she gets home as he announces that she got her inheritance from Stefano and it hit their bank account today. Theo didn’t know the transfers were completed. Abe tells Theo that the money will be his one day, but Theo responds that he doesn’t want it as he doesn’t want anything from Stefano after finding out he was responsible for Lexie getting sick. Abe argues that it’s not Stefano’s money anymore, it’s Lexie’s, and she would want him to have it.
Sarah tells Xander and Kayla that she’s counting the minutes until EJ is gone from the hospital. Kayla notes that EJ will fight it, but he will not win and she assures that Sarah still has her job. Tate arrives and asks how Holly is doing. Sarah responds that she’s bored and restless. Tate asks if he can go see her. Sarah says sure and tells him to take her bag along with the good news that she’s being released soon. Tate says that’s great news and walks away. Xander thought Sarah said Holly wasn’t ready to be discharged. Sarah says she reconsidered and feels confident that Holly can go home where they can keep an eye on her and see if she’s sneaking pills.
Holly and Arianna talk about next semester of school until Tate comes in. Ari decides she will give them some privacy and exits. Tate informs Holly that Sarah is discharging her. Holly is thrilled as she thought she was going to keep her another night. Tate says they are going to get her out of here as they hug.
Gwen goes to EJ’s office and remarks that he looks like he lost his only friend or maybe his favorite hospital. EJ tells her to leave his office. Gwen responds that it won’t be his much longer. EJ tells her not to celebrate just yet as the acquisition is hardly a done deal. EJ adds that he has more bad news for her about Dr. Rolf’s miracle drug but Gwen stops him and says he’s not going to rain on her parade. Gwen tells EJ to enjoy his last hurrah while it lasts as she exits the office.
Abe asks Theo if Lexie has talked to him about going to visit his Grandma Celeste. Theo says they talked about it and guesses now they can afford first class or a private jet. Abe says the thing is, Lexie wants to go alone. Theo is surprised as he thought she talked about them all going together. Abe guesses she changed her mind as she said she wanted one on one time. Abe worries about Lexie going all that way by herself but says he must respect her wishes, which Theo says is important as he then exits.
Stephanie promises to never hang up on Alex again while Alex promises to keep her in the loop on what he’s doing and why. She promises to be more understanding when he needs to take care of Kelsey and to not interfere when Joy tries to get in touch with him again. They kiss until Alex says he’d love to do this forever but he’s wiped out and has to go to bed, so Stephanie decides to go with him.
EJ comes out of his office and runs in to Sarah and Xander. Xander says he can tell EJ is starting to sweat, but EJ says he has nothing to sweat about. Xander says not even a contaminated batch of Coriseal, a cover up, and anonymously leaving a clue on Sarah’s desk. EJ says Xander is out of his mind. Sarah states that if EJ left the book on her desk, then he saved Holly’s life and he knows he cares about her, but he also might have made her sick in the first place along with other people. EJ questions her thinking he’d do anything to harm Holly, arguing that he was her stepfather when she overdosed the first time and he’s also the one helping her with the ridiculous lawsuit from Amy Choi. Sarah asks if EJ is deflecting. EJ asks what Sarah has done to help Holly and says if anyone should be concerned about their actions, it should be her.
Holly goes to change clothes and asks Tate to get a hair tie from her bag. Tate reaches in to Holly’s bag and finds four pills.
Gwen walks to the park, talking on the phone about planning a wire transfer to purchase University hospital when the paper work is complete. Gwen is then grabbed from behind by a masked man.
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