Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
At the Horton house, Chad calls “Abigail” and leaves a message that he’s tucking the kids in and about to head home. Chad hangs up as his son Thomas appears and asks who he was talking to.
“Abigail” calls Mark and assures him that Chad totally bought that she was just asking him for directions. Mark is glad, warning that if he hadn’t, she would be in big trouble. Mark’s sister Felicity then appears next to him in the town square.
Kristen sit with her laptop at the Brady Pub where she finds out about Brady, arguing that it didn’t have to go this way as she got rid of his car and told him to run, but he ran straight to the police station. Kristen complains that she had his back. Ava then enters and asks if that’s another empty promise because she sure as hell didn’t have her back.
Connie has Melinda’s phone and gets a text from Kristen, asking where she is as she needs her. Connie remarks that she’s sorry but Melinda is all tied up at the moment.
Melinda struggles with being tied to the bed in Connie’s room with the cardboard cutout of Li Shin.
Stefan enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion where Gabi informs him that she’s dividing up the room so that they each have half. Gabi says her attorney says it’s important for her to keep the DiMera Mansion as her primary residence if she wants to take him for everything he’s worth, but she doesn’t want Stefan anywhere near her. Stefan knows he broke her heart but he’s praying that one day she will forgive him. Gabi remarks that God hears all prayers but chooses to say no to some of them. Stefan complains that dividing the house is ridiculous. Gabi calls his opinion unimportant to her. Gabi warns Stefan to keep his girlfriend on her half of the house and says she has the rest of the house to do as she exits.
Kristen questions Ava still being angry that she fired her because Gabi insisted. Kristen says she apologized and meant it. Ava decides they’re good then and their friendship is repaired. Ava then sits at her table and asks if she wants the knife out of her back. Kristen complains that she couldn’t let Gabi pull Gabi Chic because she needs to prove herself as CEO and relaunching Gabi Chic is moving towards that. Ava argues that’s great for her but now she’s unemployed and Gabi is coming after her. Kristen remarks that Ava should’ve thought about that before sleeping with Stefan.
Connie wonders what to text back to Kristen as Melinda. Connie then brings a food tray to Melinda, who is screaming for help. Connie tells Melinda that she’s wasting her breath because she soundproofed everything. Connie argues that they all enjoyed making fun of her behind her back at DiMera but she’s not so simple now. Connie offers her soup but Melinda refuses. Connie tells her to go ahead and starve then, adding that she only kept Melinda alive because Li asked her to. Melinda tells her that Li is dead and calls her a psycho. Connie gets upset and blames Li’s death on Melinda, Gabi, and Stefan.
Chad tries to change the subject but Thomas asks him again who he was talking to. Chad claims he was talking to someone from work but Thomas asks why he said he was coming home soon.
Mark tells “Abigail” that he has to go and will catch her up later as he hangs up. Felicity questions who Mark was on the phone with. Mark says it doesn’t matter and would rather talk about her but Felicity questions who Mark was saying would be in big trouble.
EJ enters the living room and questions Stefan about all of Gabi’s tape. Stefan explains that they are in his half of the room. EJ says marriages fall apart but they don’t need to include the rest of them in their drama. EJ argues that the tape clashes with the rug. Stefan brings up that the entire staff still quotes what Nicole said to EJ when she found out he stole Eric’s baby. EJ says the last thing he wants to do is dodge imaginary barriers in his own house. Stefan tells EJ to tell Gabi that because this is all his fault since he’s the one who convinced Gabi to stay. EJ argues that he did Stefan a favor. Stefan admits he didn’t want Gabi to move out but because of EJ’s antics, Gabi is now determined to take him for everything he’s worth, including the house.
Ava thought Kristen didn’t judge her over what happened with Stefan and points out that Kristen encouraged her not to be so hard on herself. Kristen argues that Ava does have to take some responsibility since nobody forced her to sleep with Stefan, so she does have to blame herself. Ava mocks having Kristen as a friend. Kristen argues that friends tell the truth and if she hadn’t blabbed everything at the office, Gabi never would’ve found out. Kristen then questions why Melinda is not texting her back.
Connie tells Melinda that she wouldn’t have had to punish her for how she treated Li, remarking that Gabi broke his heart but Melinda was just as bad. Connie talks about Li being so broken that he couldn’t see her as the real thing that was finally there for him. Connie declares that Gabi has paid the price and her marriage is over thanks to her. Melinda questions what she did. Connie says if Melinda had a husband and he cheated on her with Ava, she’d want to know about it. Connie adds that she’s just getting started and declares that by the time she’s through, Gabi will have nothing.
Gabi goes to see “Abigail” in her bedroom and says she thought she should introduce herself since they will be living under the same roof again. Gabi says they say she is Abigail, but she just doesn’t see it.
Chad tells Thomas that he must have misspoke because he’s tired. Thomas questions if that’s really what happened since he’s always here to tuck them in, but he’s never there when they wake up. Chad apologizes for being gone so much and promises to make it up to him but things have been a little crazy lately. Thomas tells Chad that he’s not Charlotte and he’s 9 so he can tell something is wrong. Thomas asks Chad to tell him the truth so Chad decides he will be honest.
Mark sits with Felicity and tells her that he was on the phone with Aaron. Felicity questions how Aaron could be in trouble when he’s at lacrosse camp. Mark explains that Aaron lied and made up a story about how he was paying for camp. Felicity notes that Aaron lied to her once too and she didn’t like it.
Chad claims to Thomas that an old friend is in town and had a bad accident so he thought it would be best if she stayed at the DiMera Mansion. Thomas questions Chad staying there too. Chad says he thought it would make her more comfortable since she didn’t know EJ and Stefan very well. Thomas questions not having her stay here. Chad talks about the DiMera Mansion being bigger and having staff to help take care of her. Thomas asks when Chad is coming back for good. Chad says soon, so Thomas questions how soon. Chad admits he doesn’t know as everything is up in the air right now. Chad asks if Thomas is okay. Thomas then questions if the woman he said was in an accident is his girlfriend.
“Abigail” tells Gabi that she knows she doesn’t look the same. Gabi says she heard about the plastic surgery and the amnesia. Gabi then tells “Abigail” that she is at war with her husband, Stefan. “Abigail” says she’s sorry to hear that. Gabi questions that since they weren’t exactly friends. Gabi then clarifies that they were friends then enemies and ultimately frenemies. “Abigail” says it sounds complicated and asks if it was about her sleeping with Stefan. Gabi question her remembering that but she clarifies that EJ told her. Gabi says it wasn’t about that as it was before she and Stefan were involved. “Abigail” says she’s sorry about that. Gabi tells her not to be as she wasn’t in her right mind while Stefan is a different story.
EJ tells Stefan that half of the house belongs to him so Gabi will be in for a rude awakening if she tries to make a move on it. Stefan says it’s good to know that he has an ally as long as EJ has something to lose as well. EJ remarks that Stefan made his bed and invited Ava into it, asking why he should be inconvenienced because Stefan doesn’t know how to take a cold shower like the rest of them. EJ questions Stefan sleeping with Ava of all people. Stefan tells him to leave Ava out of this. EJ argues that Ava kidnapped his mother and drove her off a cliff so it’s a miracle that Susan even survived. EJ states that Ava is very much in this conversation. Stefan brings up the women EJ has brought in and insists that Ava is off limits. EJ questions his instinct to protect Ava. EJ then brings up that Stefan’s twin brother was engaged to Ava and now his heart keeps his blood pumping. Stefan tells EJ to keep it up. EJ jokes that it would explain so much and wishes Stefan luck because he’s going to need it.
Ava asks Kristen what the problem is. Kristen tells her that she’s been trying to reach Melinda about a contract problem as she has a friend who needs legal advice. Ava mocks Kristen having another friend. Kristen says she got a text from Melinda, saying she needs a break and complains that she just hired her. Kristen remarks that she better have a damn good explanation for this as she texts Melinda back.
Connie tells Melinda that it looks like Kristen isn’t too happy to hear about her leave of absence and now she wants details. Melinda argues that Kristen won’t buy anything Connie writes and offers to come up with something she will. Connie mocks Melinda thinking she’s an idiot while she’s tied to a bed. Connie comes up with something that she says will shut Kristen up.
Kristen gets Connie’s text from Melinda’s phone, claiming she doesn’t want to take orders from the woman who murdered her daughter, so she can take her job and shove it. Ava questions Melinda saying that. Kristen says she doesn’t get it since Melinda’s daughter’s death was an accident and they talked about it before she hired her. Ava confirms Melinda said the same to her, so Kristen questions where the hell this is coming from. Kristen argues that Melinda is competent, came on board, and never looked back. Kristen talks about Melinda being in early. Ava mentions that Melinda never said a word about being discontent and always putting the company first. Ava then thinks back to Melinda telling her about what she discovered about Connie. Ava tells Kristen it’s a DiMera problem and she doesn’t work there anymore.
Melinda laughs at Connie’s plan and asks if she really thinks no one will miss her or come looking for her. Connie mocks Melinda being beloved by so many people and thinks Melinda overestimated her popularity. Connie says she has things to go do. Melinda argues that it’s not too late and that part of her must know this is messed up. Connie argues that Melinda only cares because she wants something and says she’ll be back as she exits, leaving Melinda screaming in frustration.
Stefan asks EJ to fix him a drink but EJ tells him to fix it himself. EJ says Stefan is not family to him after he and Gabi did everything in their power to take DiMera away from him. Stefan argues that EJ always gave as good as he got. Stefan says not to pretend this is about the company when it’s about his life. Stefan says not long ago, he hoped all of these wars between them would be over and they could at least be brothers. EJ remarks that misery loves company which is why he’s looking forward to his front row seat to Stefan’s deathmatch with Gabi.
Gabi tells “Abigail” about her dissociative identity disorder and how she modeled one of her alters after her as “Gabby”, but she was integrated long ago. “Abigail” says every time she meets someone else in the family, she feels like she owes them an apology. Gabi tells her not to beat herself up about sleeping with Stefan as she wasn’t in her right mind so she couldn’t consent which means it was technically rape. Gabi wonders if she can use that in her divorce case. “Abigail” comments on Gabi being angry. Gabi figures she would be too if her husband cheated. “Abigail” tells Gabi that she’s sorry she’s going through all of this. Gabi warns her to be careful who she shows civility to in this house since she doesn’t have any allies. “Abigail” says even if she had allies, she wouldn’t remember them, and that Gabi is the only one who doesn’t look at her like she has three heads. “Abigail” feels she could use all the frenemies she can get. Gabi feels the same and says this will be continued as she has much more work to do and exits.
Chad assures Thomas that he doesn’t have a girlfriend. Chad promises that he misses Thomas and Charlotte more than they miss him, insisting their whole family will be under the same roof again soon as he hugs him.
Felicity asks Mark if he really has to punish Aaron. Mark says he shouldn’t have lied and they all have rules to follow. Felicity argues that Mark gets to make the rules. Mark says that’s what their parents would’ve wanted until Felicity and Aaron get older. Felicity asks what happens if Mark lies. Mark jokes that she can ask when she catches him lying but she hasn’t. Felicity wishes their parents didn’t die in the accident. Mark says he does too but promises he’s not going anywhere as they hug.
Chad goes to the DiMera Mansion and joins “Abigail” in the bedroom. She notes that it took him awhile after he said he tucked in the kids. She asks if everything is okay. Chad says not exactly since Thomas was asking why he’s not living at home. She asks what he told him. Chad says he told him that he has a friend staying here that he’s taking care of. Chad admits he doesn’t like lying to Thomas and doesn’t know how much longer he can do it. “Abigail” questions if Chad’s going to tell him that she’s alive.
Connie shows up at the DiMera Mansion where Gabi answers the door. Gabi thought she was still sick but Connie assures she’ll be back at the office tomorrow and wanted Gabi to have everything she put together for her meeting with the new suppliers. Connie feels the new line of Gabi Chic will be better than ever. Gabi admits she nearly forgot about the meeting because she’s been pretty busy as she plans to take Stefan for all he’s worth including the mansion. Connie says good for her after what he did to her and calls it an eye for an eye. Connie then declares that since Stefan slept with Ava, she thinks Gabi should sleep with someone else too.
Kristen complains that Ava has had her fun and asks her to cough up what Melinda discovered. Ava refuses so Kristen calls her a bitch. Ava asks if she can have her job back first. Kristen argues that her hands are tied. Ava argues that Kristen chose to screw her over rather than lose a couple dollars. Kristen says it’s more complicated than that and she knows it. Ava says it’s not personal, just business. Kristen then gathers her things and walks out of the Pub.
Melinda screams that Connie is a psycho bitch as she remains tied to the bed. Melinda guesses Connie being this crazy is why she never had another date with Li. Melinda declares that she has to get out of her before she completely loses it.
Ava exits the Pub and runs in to Connie, who calls her the homewrecker. Ava asks why Connie had to tell Gabi. Connie argues that she needed to know. Ava says it wasn’t her business. Connie feels Gabi had a right to know her husband was cheating on her and calls Ava a skank. Ava warns there was a time in her life where she wouldn’t make it to the end of her sentence for talking to her like that. Connie points out that now Ava is unemployed and remarks that she’s glad Gabi made Kristen fire Ava because she doesn’t deserve to work at DiMera. Ava comments on Connie being let go too. Connie argues that she’s gainfully employed. Ava brings up that last time she spoke to Melinda, she was on her way to Connie’s apartment to give her the axe.
Melinda tries to break free from being tied up.
Gabi listens in from outside the living room as EJ tells Stefan that Gabi better rethink going after the house, but as for everything else, he hopes she leaves him with nothing but his socks. Stefan questions EJ taking Gabi’s side. EJ suggests Stefan’s been given a gift from above and he doesn’t even know it which Stefan questions. EJ tells Stefan that maybe Gabi was just a placeholder until the real love of his life came in. Stefan says he loves Gabi, not Ava. EJ argues that he shares an affinity for Ava that he and Gabi do not. Stefan responds that he doesn’t owe him an explanation. EJ agrees and warns Stefan that any enemy of Ava’s is a friend of his as he declares that means Gabi is his new BFF. Gabi thinks back to Connie’s suggestion that she should sleep with someone else too.
Chad tells “Abigail” that he doesn’t know what to do as part of him is wondering if they should tell the kids the truth about her being alive. “Abigail” argues that they can’t as it will only confuse them. Chad is tired of lying to them every night and points out that they have no idea how long it will take for her memory to come back. She points out that she had a memory today. Chad says it was a terrible one and complains that it still doesn’t make sense why she remembers her murder but nothing else. Chad says maybe it’s too soon to know what that means in the big picture. “Abigail” suggests it means they have to give it more time. Chad insists he’s not trying to pressure her about her memory, but he made a promise to Thomas and he can’t go back on that. “Abigail” decides the only solution then is that he needs to move out.
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