Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Tate works out in his gym until Holly arrives. Tate thought they weren’t meeting until later. Holly says she just needed to see him now and hopes that’s okay. Tate says that’s more than okay as they kiss.
Gabi meets Leo in the town square and asks if this is about Javi again. Leo assures that it’s not even though he’s always thinking about him, but they needed to speak because he has a lead on her counterfeit bag situation.
Chanel answers the door at home to find a baby gift from EJ.
EJ joins Chad and Belle at the airfield and announces he’s just in time. Chad asks what the hell he’s doing here. EJ responds with a big smile that he’s going to Italy with them, leaving Belle and Chad confused. EJ says he’ll be joining their flight so he can visit his daughter Sydney, so there’s no use in using the DiMera jet twice. Chad says a heads up would’ve been nice. EJ calls it a last minute decision and asks if it’s a problem. Belle tells him it’s fine as she and Chad don’t mind him being a third wheel. Chad thanks EJ for the champagne anyway, but EJ questions what he’s talking about and reveals he didn’t send any champagne, causing Belle to spit out her champagne on EJ.
Holly hugs Tate and says she’s been wanting to do this all day. Tate asks if she’s okay as she seems a bit shaken up. Tate asks her what’s wrong and to tell him what happened. Holly then reveals that some guy tried to rob her with a knife.
Leo reminds Gabi that he told her wanted to help her nail EJ. Leo reveals that he did some poking around the dark web for intel and found someone selling Gabi Chic knockoffs, so he bought a bunch of them and someone responded. Gabi asks if he knows who. Leo says it’s probably just some underling, so Gabi questions how this is helpful. Leo calls it their way in and explains that he’ll establish a relationship with them and work his way up the ladder until he gets to the supplier and then shut down the operation for good. Gabi gets excited and calls this amazing. Leo talks about always being up to sniffing out a good story, but admits there is one problem.
Johnny comments that it was nice of EJ to send a gift over and asks if they should open it. Chanel says maybe later and goes back to tending to Olivia. Johnny thought they were cool with EJ now but Chanel doesn’t respond. Johnny brings up how he said it might be nice to have some sort of relationship with him which Chanel said she was okay with. Chanel says that she meant a relationship with strict boundaries but what she sees is that Johnny and EJ are closer than they’ve been in a long time and closer than she’s comfortable with. Johnny guesses she doesn’t trust EJ. Chanel responds that she never has and never will, but the problem is she’s not sure she can trust Johnny.
Belle apologizes to EJ as she was surprised and concerned that she’s drinking something that came from an unknown source. Chad questions EJ since his name was on the card. EJ doesn’t know what to tell him since it wasn’t from him. EJ recommends Belle wash her mouth out just in case. Belle wonders if someone was trying to poison them as Chad takes a closer look at the bottle.
Gabi asks Leo what the problem is. Leo says problem is the wrong word and reveals he needs 20 to 25 thousand dollars so that they believe he’s a legit buyer. Gabi questions if the Spectator can’t bankroll him. Leo encourages her to think of it as an investment since she would make her money back a zillion times over once she stops the counterfeits. Gabi questions how she knows she can trust him. Leo declares that he would not betray her. Gabi decides at this point, she’ll try anything and agrees to make the transfer, joking that the bank of Gabi should start charging interest. Leo responds that her interest is stopping this counterfeit business. Gabi just hopes he knows what he’s doing.
Tate calls it crazy that some random guy tried to rob Holly. Holly admits that at first, she thought maybe EJ sent him, but the cops said he’s been busted before for purse snatching and mugging so she thinks he was just looking for an easy prey. Tate is relieved since the last thing they need is EJ targeting her again.
EJ questions what Chad is staring at on the champagne bottle. Chad explains that on the bottle of Dom Perignon, there are periods between the letters in Dom. Belle points out how that was also done in the Verdi program she was handed at the concert and calls it another clue. They wonder if D.O.M. could stand for something and go over all the clues they have thus far. EJ interrupts and asks them to clue him in on what the hell they are talking about.
Chanel tells Johnny that she knows he was just respecting Lexie’s wishes when he kept quiet about EJ hiding her in his house, so Johnny questions why Chanel said she can’t trust him. Chanel brings up that she asked him at the hospital if he was keeping any other secrets for EJ and he said no, but she guesses there’s something else that he’s not telling her.
EJ questions Chad not telling him that someone’s been giving them clues in real time. Chad says it has nothing to do with him. EJ disagrees since it comes from the chess set that Stefano left. Chad points out that it was left for John and Marlena. EJ feels given the history there, they are putting themselves at enormous risk and questions keeping it to themselves. Belle responds that they didn’t know who they could trust. Chad points out that Stefano has been gone a very long time, so someone is orchestrating this. EJ insists it wasn’t him and he knows nothing about this. Belle explains that they think it’s Dr. Rolf. EJ says that would make sense since no one was more dedicated to Stefano than Rolf and he may have been given instructions. Chad suggests EJ ask Dr. Rolf. EJ responds that he is unfortunately in the wind and no knows where he is. Chad argues that no one knows, except EJ.
Leo gives Gabi his word that he won’t blow this. Gabi responds that if his lead pans out, they could finally take down EJ because she has no doubt that he’s behind this. Leo worries that if EJ finds out they are digging in to this, killing them wouldn’t be out of the question. Leo adds that he’s done his research on these operations and handbags are usually just the tip of the iceberg. Leo points out that counterfeit business bring in lots of money used to fund other businesses. Gabi acknowledges that Rafe has mentioned that with trafficking. Leo remarks that they wouldn’t be just busting up a hand bag ring, but dismantling an entire criminal empire, so they have to be very careful.
Johnny asks Chanel where this is coming from. Chanel reveals that she overheard him talking to Marlena either and she said she knew he was being dishonest and that she felt like EJ put him in a bad situation, but Olivia started crying so she and Paulina interrupted. Chanel tells Johnny that now she wants answers. Chanel questions what EJ dragged him in to and what Johnny is covering up for him.
EJ insists that he hasn’t seen or heard from Dr. Rolf in months. Chad argues that he knows EJ knows how to reach him and tells him to call or text him. EJ says that’s not how this works as their method of communication is far more discrete. Belle tells EJ to just send out the Rolf signal. EJ responds that he will,, but there’s no telling when or if he will hear from him. EJ takes a look at the champagne bottle and states that “Deo Optimo Maximo” could be what D.O.M. stands for and that it means “to the greatest and best God”. Chad guesses that Stefano taught him that. Belle looks it up but finds out that there is a hotel in Rome called D.O.M. Chad excitedly tells Belle that sounds more like it and praises her work. Chad then suggests they stay there instead of the hotel they booked. EJ laughs them off as having no actual plan. Chad confirms they are working off little plan and guidance from Paul. EJ questions taking it straight to the ISA and calls it silly to take it that far. EJ asks if they even know what they are looking for. Belle responds that there is a pawn missing from the chess set. EJ says that can’t be an accident and must mean something. Belle tells EJ that if he’s so smart, he can tell them what it means.
Tate tells Holly that he’s so sorry about what happened to her and hopes the dirtbag that attacked her gets what he deserves. Holly is thankful that Lani was there. Tate asks if there were any other witnesses. Holly tells him about Mason from her sociology class showing up right after. Tate notes that he doesn’t know him. Holly says that he doesn’t want to because he’s a jerk. Tate asks what he did. Holly tells him that after she told him what happened, he completely ignored her and only checked on Lani, while earlier when Julie introduced them, he was incredibly rude to her. Tate questions what this guy’s deal is. Holly responds that she doesn’t even know him, but clearly he has a problem with her. Tate jokes that she can tell him that her boyfriend is a black belt and send him to the gym where he can show him a lesson on how to respect women. Holly tells Tate that she loves him as they kiss.
Leo tells Gabi that it’s common knowledge that DiMera Enterprises has been a front for illegal activity for decades. Gabi asks if he thinks it’s more than just his creepy experiments. Leo remarks that the FBI would know more than him. Gabi says if he’s suggesting she ask Rafe, he won’t tell her anything since he can’t comment on open investigations. Leo says they’ll have to find another way to dig up dirt on EJ then or find someone close to him that’s willing to takl.
EJ points out that the clues were left for John and Marlena, so it must be that Stefano wanted them to find a piece of John that’s missing or was stolen. Chad admits that’s a decent theory, but questions where to start. Belle feels they need something more specific to go on. EJ says if they want his help, he needs to know everything they know. Belle questions who said he was going to help them. EJ responds that it would be wise to let him in, since he knew Stefano better than them.
Chanel tells Johnny that she needs him now with surgery and another round of chemo coming up. Chanel says she needs to know that she can trust him and that there’s nothing going on behind her back and that he’s not going to choose his father over her and the kids. Johnny promises that he’s not doing anything else for his father and that she can always count on him to be there for her and their family.
Holly tells Tate that she wishes they could spend more time together like when they were in school, but she’s glad he’s doing what makes him happy. Tate offers to take her out for some late night tacos which Holly says she would love. Tate says he’s going to take a quick shower, so Holly decides to join him.
Chad tells EJ that they have told him everything they know. EJ wonders why they decided to go to Italy now. Belle says they looked at their schedules and this was the only time they could both go before the holidays. Chad says they decided to jump on the jet right after the Daddy Daughter Dance. EJ asks how that was. Chad says that Charlotte had a great time. EJ comments on missing so much with Sydney at that age. Chad points out that at least he can be with her now and he’s sure that she can’t wait to see her dad. EJ says he can’t wait to get there and he’s glad he was able to hitch a ride. EJ flashes back to his conversation with Rita, where he said he needed to know if the trip was putting Belle and Chad in danger. EJ then declares it to be the perfect time for him to be in Italy.
Leo tells Gabi that there has to be someone willing to dish on EJ. Gabi mentions that Gwen suggested reaching out to Chad. Leo calls that a great place to start. Gabi is unsure since she and Chad go back a long way and they are civil now, but she’s given him plenty of reason not to trust her over the years, so she doesn’t think he would respond well to her pumping him for information about his brother. Leo says he and Chad had major trust issues too and that Chad used to hate his guts, while now they are practically besties, so if he can win him over then anyone can.
Belle and Chad hope they get to see Sydney as well. EJ suggests they can have a late celebration of Sydney getting her MBA and graduating law school, adding that he’s so happy she is following in his footsteps. Belle jokes that hopefully she doesn’t follow in all of his footsteps. Chad then gets a call from Gabi, who tells him that she’s with Leo and he’s doing a big counterfeit story that seems like it might be a lot bigger than he thought as it seems like he’s only scratched the surface of DiMera’s illegal activity. Gabi asks if Chad could do a little digging and talk to EJ, adding that he’d be doing her a major solid. Chad informs her that he’s on his way to Europe with Belle so he can’t really help right now and hangs up. Belle asks what that was about. Chad says it was just something with the paper but it was nothing. EJ realizes he forgot to put Stefano’s ring back on and starts to panic. EJ tells them that he’s missing something. EJ then says he’s going to make a phone call before they head out as he hurries out of the room. Chad asks Belle if she’s sure she’s okay with EJ tagging along with them. Belle questions what choice they have.
Chanel tells Johnny that she believes him and they decide to open EJ’s gift. It turns out to be a cup with Olivia’s name engraved, matching Trey’s, along with a book. Chanel admits it was very thoughtful of EJ. Johnny points out that EJ does love their children. Chanel appreciates that EJ treats them both equally, even though one isn’t biological. Johnny says that Stefano always believed family went beyond blood and that EJ believes the same thing. Johnny declares that all of the children and grandchildren are united. Chanel then asks him what makes someone a true DiMera.
Tate and Holly shower together at the gym as they kiss.
Johnny guesses what makes someone a DiMera is the same thing that makes someone a Dupri or a Carver, a shared set of morals. Chanel guesses for the DiMeras, loyalty is at the top of that list. Johnny insists that Chanel, Trey, and Olivia are his family. Chanel says that includes EJ and worries about Johnny being torn between them and what being a DiMera demands. Johnny promises that she doesn’t have to worry as he loves her and will always be loyal to her as they hug.
EJ calls Rita and says he’s about to fly to Italy with Belle and Chad. Rita asks how long he will be gone. EJ says he’s not sure yet and asks if she has seen his ring as he thinks he may have left it on the coffee table. Rita says she doesn’t see it but she will ask the staff to keep an eye out as she’s sure it will turn up somewhere. EJ instructs her to let him know the second that it does. Rita agrees to do so and tells him to enjoy his trip as they hang up. Rita then picks up the ring from the coffee table where EJ left it and puts it in her pocket.
Gabi returns to Leo and complains that Chad wouldn’t help her as he said he’s on his way to Italy and practically hung up on her. Leo encourages that he’ll talk to Chad when he gets back and they might not even need him as maybe he will get them exactly what they need.
Chad tells Belle that their plan is to pick EJ’s brain on the flight, ship him off to Sydney, and then take it from there. Belle adds that they can always reach out to EJ if they need him. Chad assures that they won’t, especially with the other activities they have planned. They go to kiss but EJ comes back and asks if they are ready to head out. Belle decides they should dump out the champagne.
Someone is seated at a chess board with a photo of Stefano while drinking champagne and reveals on their tablet that they are watching Chad, EJ, and Belle at the airfield on camera.
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