Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Paulina brings Trey home to Chanel. Chanel talks about being so happy to have him home and that he’s no longer sick as she thanks Paulina for taking care of him.
Lani goes to Jada’s office at the police station. Lani mentions missing working there. Jada tells her that her fellow officers miss her too and asks if she can help her with something. Lani says she has a favor that Paulina asked her to do. Lani then tells Jada that she’s looking for a potential missing person in Lexie Carver.
Theo is at the DiMera Enterprises office and calls Lexie, leaving a message that he knows she said she would call him. Theo hopes she’s having a good visit with her mom and hangs up. Johnny then arrives and asks if he’s okay. Theo responds that he’s not because something is wrong with his mom.
EJ is coughing at home in the living room of the DiMera Mansion until Cat arrives. EJ greets her and says that Rita told her she stopped by the day before. Cat confirms that Rita said he was too busy to see her. EJ responds that she was mistaken because he’s never too busy for Cat.
Alex tells Stephanie that while Joy is in the hospital, he will take care of Kelsey. Stephanie asks if Joy was okay with her being around Kelsey. Alex then reveals that Stephanie won’t be and that he will just be moving in to Joy’s room above the Pub while she’s in the hospital, but Stephanie says no and tells Alex that he will not. Alex questions what she means. Stephanie tells Alex that he and Kelsey can stay at their place. Alex questions how that will work. Stephanie then announces that she won’t be there because she’s moving out.
Chanel puts Trey down for a nap. Paulina asks how she’s feeling. Chanel responds that she feels better than she has in a long time. Chanel then reveals to Paulina that the doctor has scheduled her induction, so in three weeks, Paulina will officially have another grandbaby and it won’t be long now.
Lani tells Jada about Lexie going to see her mom alone and insisting that Abe not go with her, while she’s also missing Abe’s birthday. Jada agrees that it’s weird but not grounds for an investigation. Lani insists that her gut is telling her something is wrong. Jada tells her that if Abe and Theo both can’t reach Lexie, they can come in to file a report and they can start an investigation from there. Jada questions asking her for resources for personal use which Lani acknowledges is misconduct and apologizes for putting her in that position. Lani decides this was a mistake and goes to leave, but Jada stops her.
Johnny thought Lexie was visiting Celeste in South Africa. Theo says that’s what she said. Johnny guesses this is about her not wanting them to come along which Theo confirms. Theo reveals he thinks Lexie didn’t want them to go with her because she’s not in South Africa at all.
EJ asks what he can do for Cat. Cat informs him that an envelope was dropped off at the hospital from the board with details about the case against him. Cat adds that she’s available to help him deal with whatever’s inside. EJ thanks her but says he doesn’t have the energy to deal with the board right now. Cat asks if he’s okay. EJ responds that he’s just fighting off a cold. Cat informs EJ that when she stopped by last night, she saw the secret panel closing behind him and Rita couldn’t get rid of her fast enough. Cat says that has her wondering what’s going on down there and with him.
Alex doesn’t want Stephanie to move out. Stephanie argues that Kelsey’s mom is in the hospital and he needs to be with his daughter. Alex questions why she’s bailing on him and on them, arguing that it’s their place. Stephanie points out that she’s not on the lease and argues that he and Kelsey will be more comfortable in his own place. Alex asks where she’s going to go. Stephanie says she’ll figure it out. Alex questions if she’s moving out or leaving him.
Paulina encourages that Chanel is almost at the finish line while Chanel points out that after giving birth, she’ll have more chemo and more surgeries. Paulina says she’ll feel better when she’s not worried about the baby inside her. Paulina talks about Chanel not being able to enjoy her pregnancy and says she hates that they never threw her a baby shower. Chanel insists that the party for Trey was enough. At the mention of a party, Paulina brings up that tomorrow is Abe’s birthday and she’s wondering if he planned to celebrate at all with Lexie out of town.
Jada tells Lani that what she told her wasn’t enough for an investigation but it is enough to issue a welfare check on Lexie, pointing out that she could’ve become disoriented or confused after her recent re-emergence. Lani mentions Abe and Theo being worried. Jada says she’ll see what they can figure out. Lani thanks her and exits the office.
Johnny questions why Theo would think Lexie isn’t in South Africa. Theo responds that when he just called her, there was no international dial tone. Johnny agrees that’s odd but says that would mean she’s somewhere in the States and questions why she would lie about where she was going. Theo says he has no idea why or where she is.
EJ tells Cat that he was just taking care of some family business. Cat questions doing that in the tunnels. EJ says it’s nothing she needs to worry about. Cat argues that he asked her to be his personal assistant and questions how she is supposed to do her job if she’s not kept in the know. EJ assures that she will know everything she needs to know.
Stephanie clarifies that she’s not leaving Alex, just the apartment for now. Alex calls that a relief but questions where she will stay. Stephanie says she’s sure Jada will let her crash for a little while. Alex says that would be great since she’s right across the hall. Stephanie remarks that she might want to check with Joy on that first and make sure she’s not too close. Alex assures that she’ll be fine with it. Stephanie asks if he’s sure about that because she doesn’t want to mess up his custody situation any more than she already has. Alex says he knows it sucks, but that doesn’t mean they won’t get to spend time together. Stephanie mocks that they’ll just be able to chat as they pass each other in the hallway. Alex insists it will be more than that and adds that he’s not going to be with Kelsey 24/7, pointing out that he still has to work so he’s sure there will be babysitters, family, and eventually Joy will be well enough to have Kelsey at the hospital. Stephanie jokes that Joy will want him to stay and fluff her pillows. Alex promises they will figure this out, make time for each other, and get through this. Alex tells Stephanie that he loves her as they kiss.
Chanel tells Paulina that she could text Theo to see what Abe has planned for his birthday, but questions if Paulina would really want to be a part of that. Paulina explains that she got Abe a gift before everything and it’s personalized so she can’t return it. Chanel says she should give it to him then but Paulina doesn’t want him to get the wrong idea. Paulina admits she still has feelings for Abe but wishes she didn’t because she doesn’t know what to do with those feelings.
Theo calls his Grandma Celeste and leaves a message to get back to him when she gets it. Theo hangs up and tells Johnny that Celeste did have an international dial tone. Johnny points out that he didn’t mention Lexie in his message. Theo says he didn’t want to worry her. Johnny encourages that maybe one of them will call him back. Lani then arrives and greets them. Theo asks what brings her by. Lani responds that she was thinking about him saying he was worried about his mom. Theo informs Lani that he’s a little more than worried now because he’s pretty sure Lexie is not in South Africa at all. Lani doesn’t think so either, so Theo asks if she knows something. Lani brings up Theo saying she was heading to the airport, but there are no flights or reservations in her name. Johnny asks if she could track her location but Lani says her geolocation was turned off. Theo asks about the rideshare she took. Lani says it took her straight to the Salem airfield. Johnny suggests she could’ve taken the DiMera Jet but Lani says it’s unlikely since Chad used it to send Leo to Alamainia to search for Gwen. Theo questions Gwen and Lexie both missing. Lani points out Kristen too. Theo asks if she thinks all of these disappearances are related. Lani says it would be awfully coincidental if they aren’t.
Cat questions if EJ means she won’t get to know everything. EJ starts to complain about feeling hot, so Cat pours him some water. Cat hopes he realizes he can trust her. Cat says she knows who he is and she’s okay with it. EJ says he’s very happy to hear her say that because he knows who she is too.
Johnny questions Lani thinking that Gwen, Lexie, and Kristen’s disappearances are all connected. Lani explains that Jada believes Gwen’s disappearance is due to Dimitri, but Lexie and Kristen, two sisters both disappearing like this is suspicious. Johnny decides he will call EJ to see what he knows. Theo notes that EJ had Lexie in the beginning, so he wouldn’t be surprised if he had some sort of involvement now. Lani asks if Johnny thinks he can get EJ to talk. Johnny says he’ll do his best and keep them posted as he exits. Theo asks if Lani thinks Lexie is okay. Lani says she hopes so as she hugs him.
Jada gets dressed at home as Stephanie arrives at her door and tells her she looks great. Jada informs her that she and Shawn were heading out to dinner and Shawn was on his way home now. Stephanie worries that it’s a bad time. Jada says she always has time for her BFF and asks what’s going on. Stephanie then tells her that her life is falling apart.
Alex walks Kelsey through the town square and runs in to Chanel with Trey. They talk about getting their babies to sleep. Chanel asks if he’s on solo dad duty. Alex confirms that he is for the foreseeable future because Joy’s not doing too well after her car accident and she’s in the hospital where she might have to have neck surgery. Chanel remarks that she’s sorry to hear that and then asks if this means Alex and Stephanie are in charge. Alex clarifies that Joy has made it very clear that she doesn’t want Stephanie involved in taking care of Kelsey, so it’s just him. Chanel asks how that’s going to work. Alex says that’s a good question. Chanel encourages that he’s got this, pointing out that she’s being a mom while 8 months pregnant and dealing with cancer. Alex can’t believe he was feeling bad for himself while she’s going through all that. Chanel says she’s just saying that she’s had an army of help, so it may be her turn to give back, so if Alex needs help, she can help but Alex says no way.
Theo complains to Lani that it just doesn’t make any sense since Lexie was so happy to be back and around he and Abe, so he questions why she would suddenly disappear, especially after all the time they already lost. Theo questions if she doesn’t want to be around them anymore or if they did something wrong. Lani says she may not know why but she knows for a fact it wasn’t because of them since Lexie loves Theo and Abe more than anything in the world. Theo asks if there’s something she’s not telling him. Lani says it’s just a theory and it might not be easy for him to hear.
EJ tells Cat that he knows she is someone he can count on. Cat tells him to count on her then for anything and everything as she wants to help him, however she can. Johnny arrives and says he needs to speak to his father alone. Cat says she will take the files up to EJ’s study and catch up on e-mails. EJ thanks her as she exits. EJ asks Johnny if it’s about what they were discussing earlier. Johnny questions what EJ knows about Lexie’s disappearance.
Alex tells Chanel it’s very kind of her to offer, but he can’t let her help him. Alex says he knows he’s inexperienced with babies, but he wants to take care of his own daughter. Chanel argues they all need help sometimes and she’s done with chemo until after giving birth and she has the energy, so she’d love to watch Kelsey if he needs help. Alex agrees to keep it in mind. Chanel says they should at least do a play date. Alex admits he loves that idea.
Stephanie asks Jada if she’s sure she’s okay with her crashing on her couch. Jada says absolutely not and that she will take the guest room. Stephanie asks what about Shawn. Jada informs her that Shawn has recently vacated that room. Stephanie tells Jada that she’s so happy for them. Jada responds that she’s pretty damn happy herself. Jada says a few months ago, she wouldn’t believe this would happen but life has a way of circling back. Stephanie asks if she’s sure she’s okay without a third wheel cramping her style. Jada says Stephanie did the same when she needed a place, so she’s returning the favor. Stephanie thanks her and says she’ll do her best to stay out of her way. Jada questions if Stephanie thinks moving out of her place is the right thing to do. Stephanie assures that it is and it might be the only way to save her marriage.
Johnny tells EJ that both of his sisters are missing and since EJ just recently tried to have Kristen kidnapped, he has a hard time believing he doesn’t know something about Lexie’s disappearance. Johnny demands that EJ tell him what he knows. EJ reveals that Lexie helped Kristen escape before she could be transported to the DiMera private island. Johnny questions how. EJ explains that they came up with a plan to switch places so Kristen could avoid the consequences. Johnny asks if Lexie got on the plane instead of Kristen. EJ adds that Lexie planned to go to the island instead to live out her final days which Johnny questions. EJ reveals that Lexie doesn’t have much time left. Johnny asks if Lexie is just on the island, living out her last days alone then. EJ admits that he got to her and got her to convince him to let him bring her back, so she’s down in the tunnels. Johnny doesn’t understand why Lexie wants to leave Abe and Theo. EJ explains that she wanted to spare them the pain of watching her die all over again. Johnny can’t believe Lexie is dying. EJ admits that Dr. Rolf’s miracle cure wasn’t the miracle they hoped it would be.
Lani explains to Theo that when she was on her way to the bookstore, she saw Lexie alone and she didn’t look well, feeling she looked weak or disoriented. Lani asks if Theo ever noticed that. Theo recalls their game night when she dropped a glass but just blamed it on being clumsy and then she dropped a Christmas ornament. Theo wonders if there’s a problem with the drug she was taking. Lani says that’s what she was thinking since she was the first patient. Theo questions why Lexie didn’t tell anyone if she was feeling ill. Lani suggests maybe she didn’t want to worry he or Abe after everything they had been through. Theo brings up Dr. Rolf bringing Lexie back and wonders if she flew somewhere to meet him or get treatment. Lani calls that very possible. Theo worries about Lexie being sick. Lani encourages just finding her and bringing her home.
Johnny complains that Theo sent him to talk to EJ and questions what the hell he’s supposed to tell him. EJ responds that he’s clever, so he’ll think of something. Johnny asks if there’s nothing he can do to save Lexie. EJ responds that Dr. Rolf has done everything in his power and at this point, all they can do is make her feel comfortable. Johnny calls it not fair. EJ agrees, but says as heartbreaking as it is, there’s a certain relief that she can’t tell anyone what she knows. Johnny remarks that he was just starting to think EJ had a soul and storms out. EJ goes after him as Cat peeks back in to the room. Johnny shouts that Lexie shouldn’t be alone down there and that Abe and Theo should be with her. EJ agrees and says he told her she was making a mistake, but she thinks this would be kinder, so he owes it to her to honor her dying wish. EJ declares that he made her a promise, while Johnny says that he didn’t as he exits the mansion.
Alex and Chanel watch over their babies as Alex jokes about them going to Salem High as the class of 2043. Alex says he should be getting home as Kelsey is still getting used to his place. They joke about how they’ve grown up since their adventurous days. Chanel reminds Alex to take care of himself because if he’s burned out, he’s no good to anyone. Chanel adds that she’s there if he ever needs to talk. Alex hugs her and thanks her. Chanel warns Alex not to let Joy mess with his marriage the way she tried to mess with hers and to keep his eyes open. Alex thanks her as he walks away with Kelsey.
Jada asks if Stephanie is sure that living across the hall from Alex won’t make things worse. Stephanie responds that she’s not sure of anything right now, but she’ll see how it goes and she can always move back in with her parents if she has to. Jada guesses Alex will be the primary caregiver while Joy recovers. Stephanie acknowledges that Alex takes taking care of Kelsey very seriously. Stephanie admits she has a fear that if Alex had to choose between her or his daughter, she’s not sure she’d ever stand a chance.
Cat returns to EJ in the living room. EJ coughs, so Cat checks his head and feels that he’s burning up. EJ says he’ll be fine. Cat asks if Dr. Rolf is in the house and offers to go get him from the secret room to check on him. EJ responds that Dr. Rolf isn’t there. Cat decides she will help EJ to bed then, so they head upstairs.
Theo tells Lani that if Lexie is with Dr. Rolf, maybe the police will find them. Lani argues that they’ve been looking for Rolf for weeks, so she doesn’t think they will find him unless he wants to be found. Theo questions if they are just supposed to sit around and wait for Lexie to call him back then. Johnny returns to the office, so Theo asks what EJ said. Lani asks if he knows anything about Kristen or Lexie. Johnny claims that he doesn’t and that EJ is just as worried as they are.
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