Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Johnny and Chanel hold their baby as Paulina stands near. Johnny talks about the baby having Chanel’s eyes and says he’s so glad she’s here as Chanel calls her their miracle.
Steve goes to the hospital to bring Kayla lunch. Kayla informs him that Lexie is gone as they hug.
Marlena is in her office, on the phone with her daughter Sami. Marlena says she’s sure Abe and Theo would like to hear from her, but suggests waiting a day. Marlena agrees to pass on her condolences as she hangs up. Cat then arrives, apologizing for being late but sees Marlena’s been crying and asks if everything is okay. Marlena informs Cat that they’ve lost Lexie.
Abe and Theo remain in Lexie’s now empty hospital room as Abe hugs Theo.
EJ returns home to the DiMera Mansion with three envelopes addressed to Abe, Theo, and Lexie. Dr. Rolf then enters behind EJ which shocks him.
Cat tells Marlena that she knows how close she and Lexie were, so she offers to reschedule her hypnosis session but Marlena says no. Marlena thanks Cat for telling her that she thought Lexie might be in the DiMera secret room because she was then able to tell Theo, making it possible for him to find his mother. Marlena is grateful that Abe and Theo were able to be with Lexie, so she did not die alone. Cat is glad she was able to help. Cat says her intel does no good until she’s able to build a case against EJ.
EJ thought Dr. Rolf left town. Dr. Rolf responds that he couldn’t stay away during such a tragic time for the DiMera family and gives his condolences. EJ assumes Dr. Rolf was keeping tabs on Lexie through the hospital computer system. Dr. Rolf confirms he was monitoring her progress. He knew she was gravely ill, but he hoped she would have more time and that the spirit of the Phoenix that lives inside all DiMeras could not be so readily defeated. EJ argues that he couldn’t be more wrong about his family’s spirit and argues that Dr. Rolf grossly overestimated his miracle drug, declaring that it cost Lexie her life.
Theo finishes a call with Celeste and tells Abe that she’s worried about them, but she’s leaning on her faith. Abe decides to go get coffee and exits the room. Theo approaches the empty bed and flashes back to Lexie’s final lullaby.
Johnny calls Sami and tells her that his baby is perfect. Johnny says they haven’t named the baby yet, but promises Sami will be the first to know. Johnny says he loves her as they hang up. Paulina points out that she’s not the only one wondering what the baby’s name is. Chanel responds that they haven’t officially decided, but they did think of one. Chanel tells her they thought of Olivia, after Paulina’s mom. Johnny says they couldn’t think of anyone they’d want to honor more. Paulina assures that her mom will be thrilled. Johnny adds that now that they have to decide on a middle name. Paulina decides to give them time alone with their daughter. Paulina says she’ll see them later and she can’t wait to tell her mom what a beautiful namesake she has as she then exits. Johnny comments that he noticed Chanel’s mood changed abruptly. Chanel responds that it’s just disappointing that she’s not able to nurse her because of the chemo as she was really looking forward to it. Johnny says the important thing is that they have a healthy baby, who is so loved and she has the sweetest mom on the planet. Chanel thanks him and says she has a pretty great dad too. Johnny declares they are so blessed.
Paulina goes over to Abe getting coffee and announces that she has a new granddaughter. Abe tells her that’s wonderful and congratulates her. Abe asks if Chanel and the baby are doing well. Paulina confirms they are and asks about Lexie. Abe reveals that Lexie died a little while ago. Steve tells Kayla that something’s not right here as it’s too coincidental that Lexie was found in the secret room just as Kristen went missing. Kayla brings up that Lexie told her that Kristen talked her out of leaving town. Steve questions Kristen then disappearing and not spending her last time with her sister. Steve brings up that Brady told him that Kristen said she left town voluntarily, but that it had something to do with EJ, so that casts a lot of doubt on the voluntarily part. Steve declares that either way, he’s going to get to the truth, no matter how far it’s buried. Abe tells Paulina that when he and Theo got Lexie back, he never imagined their time together would be so brief. Paulina is sure that he would still have committed to her fully if he had known because she was the love of his life, so she can’t imagine he would’ve done anything different. Abe agrees that he wouldn’t have.
Marlena tells Cat that she’s worried about the position she’s put herself in, to be spying on EJ in his own home. Cat appreciates her concern, but says the ISA trains them to use every advantage at their disposal no matter the risk. Cat declares that she intends to take down EJ and that’s what she is going to do. Marlena then begins the hypnosis.
EJ says he was a damn fool to trust Dr. Rolf and allow him to use his sister as a human guinea pig, losing billions of dollars in the process. EJ warns Dr. Rolf to reconsider doing anything rash in the name of science. Dr. Rolf agrees not to ever again after devoting so much of his life to this experiment and now it’s reached it’s end and will not be revisited for a very long time, if ever. Dr. Rolf then exits.
Kayla hugs Abe and tells him that she’s so sorry. Steve asks how Theo is doing. Abe responds that he’s strong but it’s hard for him to process complex emotions and nothing could be more complex than this. Steve and Kayla assure they are there for them and anything they need. Abe decides to go check on Theo and heads back to Lexie’s hospital room, where Theo is finishing a call with Claire. Theo tells Abe that Claire sends her condolences. Abe says it was good of her to call. Abe informs Theo that Chanel had a baby girl. Theo says that’s great and decides he should go check in on them. Theo invites Abe to come with him, but Abe says he’ll come down later. After Theo exits, Abe places his wedding ring on the end table with Lexie’s necklace and breaks down crying as he flashes back to he and Lexie renewing their vows.
Marlena hypnotizes Cat to being back at the clinic in Italy after she finished reading to EJ and asks her what happened next. Cat recalls talking to EJ about how unfair it was for them to end up in that situation because of running in to Clyde Weston. Cat had said then that she should’ve known Clyde would come for retribution after he found out she was ISA. Marlena then decides to bring Cat out of hypnosis.
EJ goes to the hospital and joins Abe in Lexie’s hospital room, saying he’s sorry to disturb him and just wanted to offer his condolences. Abe gives his condolences to EJ as well on losing his sister. EJ hands Abe the three envelopes from Lexie that included her goodbye letters, one for Abe, one for Theo, and one of her final wishes. Abe opens Lexie’s final wishes and sees that she doesn’t want a funeral, but instead for them to throw a party as a celebration of life as she had the best family and friends.
Theo goes to Johnny and Chanel’s room to meet their baby, Olivia. Theo congratulates them and says it’s like Lexie said about the circle of life where one life ends and another begins. Theo adds that Lexie was happy that Olivia was being born in to such a loving family, including he and Abe as Lexie wanted them to know she was more than okay with that. Chanel asks Theo what’s going on. Theo says he’s sorry to tell them this today of all days, but they lost Lexie a little while ago.
EJ runs in to Kayla and Steve, who tell him that they are sorry about Lexie. Dr. Rolf sneaks by dressed as a doctor. EJ then tells Kayla and Steve that Dr. Rolf will not be performing any experiments at the hospital. Kayla says that goes without saying. EJ knows she’s chomping at the bit to have Gwen take over the hospital. Kayla feels everyone here is excited for new ownership and a new direction. EJ advises her to temper her expectations since Gwen comes with baggage as he walks away.
Chanel doesn’t understand as she thought Lexie was in South Africa. Theo informs her that she never made it. Theo says she should know that Lexie was comforted knowing that baby Olivia’s life was starting. Chanel then decides on Alexandra as Olivia’s middle name after Lexie, which Johnny calls a great idea. Theo says he’s sure Lexie would love that.
As Marlena brings Cat out of hypnosis, Cat is shocked to remember that she told EJ that she was ISA. Marlena points out that Cat had been through a terrible ordeal and was looking for someone to connect with, while EJ was injured and in a coma so he was no threat to her. Cat worries that if EJ ever remembers that she told him that she was ISA, her mission could be compromised and her life could be in danger. Marlena suggests Cat cut off all contact with EJ now. Marlena advises Cat to also talk to Andrew and Rafe about what she remembered, sooner rather than later.
Theo tells Olivia, Chanel, and Johnny that he will see them again soon. Chanel tells him that he’s welcome anytime and that they’d love to have him over for dinner. Theo says he would like that and exits right as EJ is entering the room. Johnny introduces EJ to his new granddaughter, Olivia Alexandra. EJ says that’s lovely and that Lexie would be touched. EJ admits he’s surprised that Paulina signed off on that. Chanel admits they haven’t told her yet, but hope that she will. EJ encourages that Olivia will live up to her two strong namesakes.
Theo joins Abe in Lexie’s hospital room and informs him that he just met Olivia Alexandra, revealing that after he told them about Lexie, Chanel decided on the middle name on the spot. Abe calls that so kind of her. Abe gives Theo his letter from Lexie, which he reads. Abe then reads his letter from Lexie as well.
Marlena visits Chanel and Johnny as she holds Olivia. Kayla comes in and says she sees Marlena is already bonding with her new great granddaughter. Chanel asks about Olivia’s blood work. Kayla reveals that there are no ill effects from the chemo which relieves Chanel and Johnny, as Kayla confirms that going in to labor early had no effect as well. Kayla says they will run further tests to be safe, but sums it up that Chanel and Olivia are doing just fine.
Abe finishes a call with Roman as Marlena approaches and hugs him, saying she’s so sorry. Abe tells Marlena that she’s set an example for him with the way she’s dealt with her loss. Abe admires her strength and courage. Marlena thanks him and says she has an amazing family and good friends that keep her strong. Abe says this was a gift and a miracle to have Lexie back home, even for such a brief time. Marlena talks about having John in her dreams quite often, as Abe will have Lexie in his. Abe agrees, always and forever as he hugs Marlena.
Abe and Theo return home, where the house is still decorated from Christmas in July.
Chanel tells Johnny that she’s so happy and relieved that their baby is here and healthy. Chanel adds that they also have their wonderful son at home, but she also feels sad that Abe and Theo just lost somebody they loved so much. Chanel hopes Paulina will be okay with Alexandra as the baby’s middle name. Johnny assures that she will be and calls it a really kind thing she did. Johnny says he could tell Theo was touched. Johnny doesn’t think Abe and Theo would want their loss to make their birth any less joyful. Johnny encourages that no one deserves happiness more than Chanel after all she has been through. Chanel guesses she can be sad for Abe and Theo while happy for herself and Johnny at the same time. Johnny says they have been blessed with a beautiful daughter and he knows that she’s named after two pretty great women, but he’s hoping she grows up to be just like Chanel, who he calls the best person he knows. Chanel tells Johnny that she loves him as they kiss.
EJ approaches Marlena at the hospital and assumes she’s met the latest addition to their family. Marlena confirms that she has and calls it a bittersweet day. EJ states that God’s ways are often difficult to comprehend. Marlena responds that she was thinking it was more about EJ’s ways than God’s way. EJ asks if she’s saying he shouldn’t have tried to give Lexie a second chance at life. Marlena responds that Stefano had an obsession with trying to bring people back from the dead that he never quite gave up on. Marlena declares that now that Stefano is gone, she hopes that obsession can die with him for everybody’s sake.
Dr. Rolf enters the lab full of pods.
EJ runs in to Cat at the hospital. Cat didn’t realize he was there and asks how he’s feeling. EJ responds that he’s fine physically and aside from grieving the loss of his sister, he’s afraid they have their work cut out for them with Gwen breathing down his neck to buy the hospital out from under him, thanks to the damn ISA. Cat asks what he means. EJ explains that if not for the ISA’s interference, Gwen might still be in Alamainia, but now she’s back in Salem because the ISA pointed Rafe directly to the house where Gwen was being held captive and now she’s back in town, being a thorn in his side as always.
Dr. Rolf declares that he’s sorry to his “friends” in the lab, but he has to say goodbye. Dr. Rolf tells those in the pods to rest in peace as he shuts off the lights and exits.
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